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CONVECCION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Heat (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- convection
1, record 1, English, convection
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- convection of heat 2, record 1, English, convection%20of%20heat
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the moving of heat from one place to another by heating a substance (fluid) such as air or water and circulating the substance from a heat source to the area to be heated. 3, record 1, English, - convection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convection: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - convection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- convection
1, record 1, French, convection
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- convexion 2, record 1, French, convexion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- convection de la chaleur 3, record 1, French, convection%20de%20la%20chaleur
correct, feminine noun
- convection de chaleur 4, record 1, French, convection%20de%20chaleur
feminine noun
- convexion de chaleur 5, record 1, French, convexion%20de%20chaleur
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] forme de transfert d'énergie calorifique qui se produit au contact de deux substances différentes, ce qu'il ne faut pas confondre avec la tendance vers un équilibre moléculaire [...] [comme c'est le cas dans le phénomène de conduction]. 6, record 1, French, - convection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue la convection dite «naturelle» [...] et la convection «forcée» qu'on obtient en accélérant [...] la circulation du fluide par un moyen mécanique quelconque [...] 6, record 1, French, - convection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Programme de la climatisation à l'E.S.I.P. Thermodynamique de l'air humide, conditionnement d'air, combustion, pompe à chaleur, machine frigorifique. Étude d'une installation industrielle, simulation thermique. Thermique du bâtiment convection de la chaleur, application à la climatisation. 3, record 1, French, - convection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ici, il y a une migration ou un mouvement dans une certaine direction des molécules du corps le plus chaud (molécules qui «montent») vers le corps le plus froid (molécules qui «descendent»). 6, record 1, French, - convection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
convection; convexion : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - convection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
- Calor (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección
1, record 1, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo de transmisión de calor a través de un fluido por mezcla de una parte del fluido con otra. 1, record 1, Spanish, - convecci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se habla de convección natural cuando el movimiento del fluido se debe exclusivamente a la diferencia de densidades motivadas por las diferentes temperaturas; y de convección forzada, cuando el movimiento es producido mecánicamente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - convecci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- convection
1, record 2, English, convection
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organized motions within a layer of air leading to the vertical transport of heat, momentum, etc. 2, record 2, English, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Convection is the process generally associated with warm rising air, and the formation of cloud. Local breezes, wind and thunderstorms are a result of convection in the atmosphere. 3, record 2, English, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Convection has caused clouds to build up. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 2, English, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convection: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 2, English, - convection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- convection
1, record 2, French, convection
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement vertical (d'une masse d'air). 2, record 2, French, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La convection comprend les mouvements ascendants et les mouvements descendants. 2, record 2, French, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La convection a entraîné la formation de nuages. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 2, French, - convection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convection : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 2, French, - convection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección
1, record 2, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimientos organizados dentro de una capa de aire que transportan verticalmente calor, cantidad de movimiento, etc. 2, record 2, Spanish, - convecci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Thermodynamics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- convection
1, record 3, English, convection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convection is the process of transfer of heat in fluid by the movement of the fluid itself. 2, record 3, English, - convection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Thermodynamique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- convection
1, record 3, French, convection
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvements internes dans un fluide amenant des transferts de chaleur ou de quantité de mouvement. 2, record 3, French, - convection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La convection s'observe facilement en été par beau temps sur une route goudronnée bien chauffée par le soleil; on voit alors l'air «trembler» au-dessus de la route. En fait l'air s'échauffe au contact de la surface plus chaude, il s'élève alors en se refroidissant au contact de l'air plus froid; cette couche d'air est remplacée par une autre qui s'échauffe à son tour et ainsi de suite. 2, record 3, French, - convection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alors que la conduction et le rayonnement, autres modes de transfert de l'énergie, n'impliquent aucun mouvement de matière, la convection, au contraire, a son origine dans un déplacement de fluide. 2, record 3, French, - convection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Termodinámica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección
1, record 3, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transferencia de calor a través de un fluido, a causa de su movimiento. 2, record 3, Spanish, - convecci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- convection
1, record 4, English, convection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- convection
1, record 4, French, convection
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement tourbillonnaire au sein d'une masse d'eau, engendré par une instabilité de densité, en général d'origine thermique, qui déclenche des transports d'eau verticaux. 1, record 4, French, - convection
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección
1, record 4, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Solar Power Plants
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- convection 1, record 5, English, convection
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Centrales solaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- convection 1, record 5, French, convection
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales solares
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección
1, record 5, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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