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W [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Materials Engineering
- Plastic Materials
- Chemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- energy loss
1, record 1, English, energy%20loss
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unit damping energy 1, record 1, English, unit%20damping%20energy
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The energy lost in a deformation cycle divided by the volume of the material. 1, record 1, English, - energy%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the hysteresis loop area, calculated with reference to coordinate scales. 1, record 1, English, - energy%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W: The symbol of unit damping energy is italicized. 2, record 1, English, - energy%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
It is measured in joules per cubic metre (J/m³). 2, record 1, English, - energy%20loss
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
energy loss; unit damping energy; W: terms, symbol and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - energy%20loss
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Génie des matériaux
- Matières plastiques
- Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- perte d'énergie par cycle
1, record 1, French, perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- énergie d'amortissement unitaire 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20d%27amortissement%20unitaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie dissipée divisée par le volume à chaque cycle de déformation. 1, record 1, French, - perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cela correspond à l'aire de la boucle d'hystérésis calculée d'après l'échelle des coordonnées de référence. 1, record 1, French, - perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W : Le symbole d'énergie d'amortissement unitaire s'écrit en italique. 2, record 1, French, - perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
C'est mesuré en joules par mètre cube (J/m³). 2, record 1, French, - perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
perte d'énergie par cycle; énergie d'amortissement unitaire; W : termes, symbole et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - perte%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20cycle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Ingeniería de los materiales
- Materiales plásticos
- Química
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida de energía
1, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20energ%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- energía de atenuación unitaria 1, record 1, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20de%20atenuaci%C3%B3n%20unitaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía que se pierde en un ciclo de deformación dividida por el volumen del material. 1, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20energ%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es el área de lazo de histéresis, calculada con referencia a la escala de coordenadas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A9rdida%20de%20energ%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Banking
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- North Korean won
1, record 2, English, North%20Korean%20won
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The monetary unit of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). 2, record 2, English, - North%20Korean%20won
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W: The symbol "W" has two horizontal lines through it. This symbol is also used to represent the Republic of Korea (South Korea) monetary unit: the won. 2, record 2, English, - North%20Korean%20won
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
North Korean won; KPW: term and symbol standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - North%20Korean%20won
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Banque
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- won de la Corée du Nord
1, record 2, French, won%20de%20la%20Cor%C3%A9e%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité monétaire de la République populaire démocratique de Corée (Corée du Nord). 2, record 2, French, - won%20de%20la%20Cor%C3%A9e%20du%20Nord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W : Le symbole «W» est traversé par deux lignes horizontales. Ce symbole est aussi utilisé pour représenter l'unité monétaire de la République de Corée (Corée du Sud) : le won. 2, record 2, French, - won%20de%20la%20Cor%C3%A9e%20du%20Nord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
won de la Corée du Nord; KPW : terme et symbole normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - won%20de%20la%20Cor%C3%A9e%20du%20Nord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Operaciones bancarias
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- won norcoreano
1, record 2, Spanish, won%20norcoreano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- won de la República Popular Democrática de Corea 2, record 2, Spanish, won%20de%20la%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20Popular%20Democr%C3%A1tica%20de%20Corea
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unidad monetaria de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (Corea del Norte). 3, record 2, Spanish, - won%20norcoreano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W: El símbolo "W" se escribe atravesado por dos rayas horizontales. Se utiliza el mismo símbolo para representar al won surcoreano. 3, record 2, Spanish, - won%20norcoreano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Banking
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- won
1, record 3, English, won
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The monetary unit of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). 2, record 3, English, - won
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W: The symbol "W" has two horizontal lines through it. This symbol is also used to represent the Democratic People's Republic of Korea monetary unit: the North Korean won. 2, record 3, English, - won
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
won; KRW: term and symbol standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - won
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Banque
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- won
1, record 3, French, won
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité monétaire de la République de Corée (Corée du Sud). 2, record 3, French, - won
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W : Le symbole «W» est traversé par deux lignes horizontales. Ce symbole est aussi utilisé pour représenter l'unité monétaire de la République populaire démocratique de Corée : le won de la Corée du Nord. 2, record 3, French, - won
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
won; KRW : terme et symbole normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - won
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Operaciones bancarias
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- won surcoreano
1, record 3, Spanish, won%20surcoreano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- won de la República de Corea 2, record 3, Spanish, won%20de%20la%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Corea
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unidad monetaria de la República de Corea (Corea del Sur). 3, record 3, Spanish, - won%20surcoreano
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
W: El símbolo "W" se escribe atravesado por dos rayas horizontales. Se utiliza el mismo símbolo para representar al won norcoreano. 3, record 3, Spanish, - won%20surcoreano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
- Gantry and Travelling Cranes
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slewing speed
1, record 4, English, slewing%20speed
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The angular [rotation] speed of [the] turntable of the crane under steady conditions of motion. 1, record 4, English, - slewing%20speed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is determined at maximum radius at the working load with the crane on a level site and a wind speed under 3 m/s at a height of 10 m. 1, record 4, English, - slewing%20speed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
slewing speed: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - slewing%20speed
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
- Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitesse d'orientation
1, record 4, French, vitesse%20d%27orientation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse angulaire de la rotation de la partie tournante d'une grue en régime établi. 1, record 4, French, - vitesse%20d%27orientation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle est déterminée avec une portée maximale en charge, la grue étant installée sur un site horizontal et la vitesse du vent à une hauteur de 10 m ne dépassant pas 3 m/s. 1, record 4, French, - vitesse%20d%27orientation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vitesse d'orientation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - vitesse%20d%27orientation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- average energy expended in a gas per ion pair formed
1, record 5, English, average%20energy%20expended%20in%20a%20gas%20per%20ion%20pair%20formed
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quotient of the initial kinetic energy of a charged particle by the average number of ion pairs formed along its track in a gas when that particle is completely stopped by the gas. 1, record 5, English, - average%20energy%20expended%20in%20a%20gas%20per%20ion%20pair%20formed
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
average energy expended in a gas per ion pair formed: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - average%20energy%20expended%20in%20a%20gas%20per%20ion%20pair%20formed
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
w: This symbol is written with a horizontal line above it. 2, record 5, English, - average%20energy%20expended%20in%20a%20gas%20per%20ion%20pair%20formed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- perte moyenne d'énergie par paire d'ions dans un gaz
1, record 5, French, perte%20moyenne%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20paire%20d%27ions%20dans%20un%20gaz
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient de l'énergie cinétique initiale d'une particule chargée par le nombre moyen de paires d'ions formées le long de sa trajectoire dans un gaz lorsque cette particule est complètement arrêtée par le gaz. 1, record 5, French, - perte%20moyenne%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20paire%20d%27ions%20dans%20un%20gaz
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
w : Ce symbole est écrit avec une ligne horizontale au-dessus. 2, record 5, French, - perte%20moyenne%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20paire%20d%27ions%20dans%20un%20gaz
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
perte moyenne d'énergie par paire d'ions dans un gaz : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - perte%20moyenne%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20par%20paire%20d%27ions%20dans%20un%20gaz
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2012-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tungsten
1, record 6, English, tungsten
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- wolfram 2, record 6, English, wolfram
correct, see observation, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic element in the sixth group of the periodic system, and a member of the chromium family. 3, record 6, English, - tungsten
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Found combined in certain minerals, as wolframite and scheelite, and isolated as a hard brittle, white, or gray metal. ... Symbol, W [= Latin "wolframium"]; atomic weight, 184; specific gravity, 19.3 at 20°C. 3, record 6, English, - tungsten
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tungsten: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 6, English, - tungsten
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wolfram: The principal meaning of this word is that of a native tungstate of iron and manganese, but it is also used as a synonym for the metal tungsten, obtained from this mineral. 4, record 6, English, - tungsten
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tungstène
1, record 6, French, tungst%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- wolfram 2, record 6, French, wolfram
correct, see observation, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métal lourd d'une grande dureté [qu'on] rencontre dans les roches essentiellement sous forme d'oxyde : la wolframite. 3, record 6, French, - tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de numéro atomique 74; masse atomique 183,92. 3, record 6, French, - tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tungstène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 6, French, - tungst%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wolfram : Le sens premier de ce terme est celui d'un tungstate naturel de fer et de manganèse, que l'on trouve associé au quartz, en masses clivables, et qui constitue le principal minerai de tungstène. (Syn. : wolframite). Cependant, il est aussi utilisé comme synonyme de tungstène. 4, record 6, French, - tungst%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tungsteno
1, record 6, Spanish, tungsteno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- volframio 1, record 6, Spanish, volframio
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elemento químico de símbolo W, número atómico 74, masa atómica 183.85 ±3, y configuración electrónica (Xe)5d46s2, con 29 nucleídos, 5 de los cuales son estables. Forma cristales metálicos con estructura cúbica centrada en el espacio. 1, record 6, Spanish, - tungsteno
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Energy (Physics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- watt
1, record 7, English, watt
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- W 1, record 7, English, W
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The power which gives rise to the production of energy at the rate of 1 joule per second. 2, record 7, English, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 watt (W) is equal to 1 joule per second. This applies to mechanical, electrical, and thermal power. 3, record 7, English, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In electrical terms, power is the product of voltage and current (P = EI). Therefore 1 W = 1 V x 1 A. 3, record 7, English, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[One] metric horsepower ... = 735.49875 W (exactly). [One] electrical horsepower = 746 W. 4, record 7, English, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
watt; W: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 7, English, - watt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- watt
1, record 7, French, watt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- W 1, record 7, French, W
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puissance qui donne lieu à une production d'énergie égale à 1 joule par seconde. 2, record 7, French, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité SI de puissance (P). 3, record 7, French, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1 watt (W) égale 1 joule par seconde. La puissance peut être mécanique, électrique ou thermique. 3, record 7, French, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En électricité, la puissance est aussi égale au produit de la tension et du courant P = VI. Ainsi 1 watt = 1 volt x 1 ampère. 3, record 7, French, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le cheval-vapeur électrique européen est défini comme valant 736 watts (= 1 ch), tandis que le cheval-vapeur électrique britannique vaut 746 watts (= 1 hp). 4, record 7, French, - watt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
watt; W : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 7, French, - watt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Energía (Física)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- vatio
1, record 7, Spanish, vatio
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- W 1, record 7, Spanish, W
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Potencia que da origen a la producción de energía al ritmo de 1 julio por segundo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - vatio
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vatio; W: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - vatio
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