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BRUIT IMPACT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- concussion-like symptom
1, record 1, English, concussion%2Dlike%20symptom
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLS 2, record 1, English, CLS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many people may be going through life experiencing concussion-like symptoms—like headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating—without ever suffering an injury. 3, record 1, English, - concussion%2Dlike%20symptom
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concussion-like symptom: designation usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - concussion%2Dlike%20symptom
Record 1, Key term(s)
- concussion-like symptoms
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- symptôme semblable à ceux d'une commotion cérébrale
1, record 1, French, sympt%C3%B4me%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20ceux%20d%27une%20commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux douzaines de représentants des États-Unis, en poste à Cuba à partir de 2016, ont aussi rapporté des problèmes de santé [...] Plusieurs expliquent avoir entendu un bruit sourd ou métallique. Tous ont des troubles d’ordre neurologique. Des tests médicaux montrent que plusieurs d’entre eux ont des symptômes semblables à ceux d’une commotion cérébrale, mais sans avoir subi d’impact. 1, record 1, French, - sympt%C3%B4me%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20ceux%20d%27une%20commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
symptôme semblable à ceux d’une commotion cérébrale : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - sympt%C3%B4me%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20ceux%20d%27une%20commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- symptômes semblables à ceux d'une commotion cérébrale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- partial enclosure
1, record 2, English, partial%20enclosure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enclosure provided to reduce the impact of the noise and air pollution from a road or to protect the road from external effects such as snow- or rockfall (paravalanches gallery), wind, bright sunlight, etc. 1, record 2, English, - partial%20enclosure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
partial enclosure: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 2, English, - partial%20enclosure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couverture partielle
1, record 2, French, couverture%20partielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- galerie couverte 1, record 2, French, galerie%20couverte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couverture mise en place pour réduire l'impact du bruit et de la pollution de l'air en provenance de la route, ou pour protéger la route d’effets externes tels que chutes de neige ou de rochers(paravalanche), du vent, de la lumière intense du soleil, etc. 1, record 2, French, - couverture%20partielle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture partielle; galerie couverte : termes et définition proposés par l’Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 2, French, - couverture%20partielle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- initial sound level
1, record 3, English, initial%20sound%20level
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Evaluating nuisance from a municipal wastewater treatment plant requires an environmental impact study taking into account the initial sound level of the site and the noise level of the plant in operation. 1, record 3, English, - initial%20sound%20level
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- niveau acoustique initial
1, record 3, French, niveau%20acoustique%20initial
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'évaluation de la nuisance d’une station de traitement des eaux résiduaires urbaines est faite à l'aide d’une étude d’impact, qui prend en compte le niveau acoustique initial du site estimé et le niveau de bruit atteint avec les installations. 1, record 3, French, - niveau%20acoustique%20initial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Safety
- Airfields
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Aerodrome Safety Branch
1, record 4, English, Aerodrome%20Safety%20Branch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. This Branch is responsible for inspecting and certifying airports and aerodromes in Canada, from large metropolitan airports to single-strip community airfields. Branch specialists develop rules, standards and procedures for all aspects of airside safety, including aerodrome physical and operational requirements, land use and zoning. They also evaluate the impact of noise on residential communities and wildlife. 1, record 4, English, - Aerodrome%20Safety%20Branch
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ASB
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Aérodromes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la sécurité des aérodromes
1, record 4, French, Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Cette direction est chargée d’inspecter et de certifier les aéroports et les aérodromes au Canada, depuis les grands aéroports métropolitains jusqu'aux terrains d’aviation communautaires à piste unique. Les spécialistes de la Direction élaborent des règles, des normes et des procédures applicables à tous les aspects de la sécurité côté piste, y compris les exigences d’ordre matériel et opérationnel des aérodromes, l'utilisation des terrains et le zonage. Ils évaluent aussi l'impact du bruit sur les collectivités et la faune. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record 4, Key term(s)
- DSA
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grain reducer
1, record 5, English, grain%20reducer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A software used for enhancing image quality by softening grain on video media. 2, record 5, English, - grain%20reducer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Advanced 3D motion-adaptive, recursive noise and grain reducer. This advanced tool uses several frames and the detail of the image for the ultimate in grain and noise suppression without artifacts or excessive blurring. The algorithms are highly optimised for interactive performance, whilst multiple passes allow even more effective noise reduction. 1, record 5, English, - grain%20reducer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réducteur de grain
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9ducteur%20de%20grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] réducteur de grain [...] ne génère pas de bruit vidéo. En revanche, il laisse apparaître le grain du support photochimique. Fonctionnant en temps réel, ce dispositif permet également de corriger l'impact des poussières, points blancs et points noirs. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9ducteur%20de%20grain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-08-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- silencer
1, record 6, English, silencer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- acoustic control cover 2, record 6, English, acoustic%20control%20cover
correct
- noise reducer 3, record 6, English, noise%20reducer
correct
- acoustic cover 2, record 6, English, acoustic%20cover
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A box that fits] over the whole printer and [has] a lid that lifts up for access. 1, record 6, English, - silencer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lined with sound-absorbing materials, silencers reduce the noise and are life-savers for some people. Noise is a well-documented contributor to stress and fatigue. 1, record 6, English, - silencer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capot insonorisant
1, record 6, French, capot%20insonorisant
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- couvercle d'insonorisation 2, record 6, French, couvercle%20d%27insonorisation
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce qu'il y a de malheureux avec les imprimantes à impact, c'est qu'elles ont tendance à être bruyantes. Le fracas des marteaux, le bruit du chariot et du rouleau, le ronflement du moteur peuvent être très forts dans un petit bureau, aussi plusieurs constructeurs d’imprimantes et indépendants offrent-ils des capots insonorisants. 1, record 6, French, - capot%20insonorisant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-10-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pounding machine
1, record 7, English, pounding%20machine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- tapping machine 2, record 7, English, tapping%20machine
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pounding machine is used to determine the amount of insulation against impact noise that is provided by floor-ceiling construction in multiple dwellings. 1, record 7, English, - pounding%20machine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- machine à choc
1, record 7, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20choc
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- machine à chocs 2, record 7, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20chocs
correct, feminine noun
- machine à frapper 3, record 7, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20frapper
correct, feminine noun
- appareil de frappe 4, record 7, French, appareil%20de%20frappe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bruit d’impact est défini par le bruit que font à l'étage inférieur les chocs produits sur un plancher. Mais comme ces derniers provoquent des vibrations dont la puissance peut varier [...] on est obligé d’utiliser une machine à choc [...] 5, record 7, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20choc
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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