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MICROGRAFIA [4 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Micrographics
DEF

That branch of science and technology concerned with methods and techniques for converting any form of information to or from microform. [Definition officially approved by GESC.]

OBS

micrographics: term officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Micrographie
DEF

Secteur des sciences et des techniques se rapportant aux méthodes et techniques de conversion de toute forme de données se trouvant sur microforme, ou destinées à être mises sur microforme. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et uniformisée par le CNGI.]

OBS

micrographie : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR et uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Micrografía
DEF

Conjunto de técnicas relativas a la producción y tratamiento informático de las microformas.

OBS

Comprende el uso de todas las clases de microformas y microimágenes; por ejemplo, micropelículas, microfichas y películas de la salida de la computadora (ordenador).

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Record 2 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

A graphic reproduction of the surface of a prepared specimen, usually etched, at a magnification greater than ten diameters.

OBS

If produced by photographic means it is called a photomicrograph (not a microphotograph).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

Reproduction de la surface d'un échantillon convenablement préparé (en général attaqué) à un grandissement supérieur à 10.

DEF

Reproduction photographique d'une microstructure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Micrografía
DEF

Reproducción gráfica de la superficie de un objeto.

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Record 3 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallography
DEF

The study or description of objects too small to be discerned without the aid of a microscope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallographie
DEF

Examen à fort grossissement de la surface polie et généralement attaquée des métaux et alliages.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metalografía
DEF

Estudio microscópico de los metales y de sus aleaciones.

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Record 4 1993-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

UNESCO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
OBS

UNESCO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
OBS

UNESCO

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