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ECART ZERO [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ionic balance
1, record 1, English, ionic%20balance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The algebraic sum of the product of the molar concentration and ionic charge of each cationic and ionic species present. 2, record 1, English, - ionic%20balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ionic balances of watersheds have been used as means of quantifying the net basin reactions resulting from acid precipitation. 3, record 1, English, - ionic%20balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In all waters this sum must be equal to zero. Any deviation from zero, of the balance calculated from the actual analytical results, is an indication either of the incompleteness of the determination (some ions not determined) or errors in analysis. 2, record 1, English, - ionic%20balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ionic balance: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - ionic%20balance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bilan ionique
1, record 1, French, bilan%20ionique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- équilibre ionique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20ionique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme algébrique des produits de la concentration molaire par la charge ionique de tous les cations et anions présents. 3, record 1, French, - bilan%20ionique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans toutes les eaux, cette somme doit être égale à zéro. Tout écart par rapport à zéro de la balance calculée à partir des résultats analytiques réels est indication soit d’une analyse incomplète(certains ions non déterminés), soit d’erreurs d’analyse. 3, record 1, French, - bilan%20ionique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bilan ionique : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 4, record 1, French, - bilan%20ionique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balance iónico
1, record 1, Spanish, balance%20i%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- equilibrio iónico 2, record 1, Spanish, equilibrio%20i%C3%B3nico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suma algebraica del producto de la concentración molar y la carga iónica de cada anión y catión de los compuestos químicos presentes. 1, record 1, Spanish, - balance%20i%C3%B3nico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En todas las aguas, esta suma debe ser igual a cero. Toda desviación de cero del balance calculado de los resultados analíticos actuales, indica un análisis incompleto de la determinación (algunos iones no se han determinado) o un error en el análisis. 1, record 1, Spanish, - balance%20i%C3%B3nico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Servomechanisms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- closed-loop control system
1, record 2, English, closed%2Dloop%20control%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- closed loop control system 2, record 2, English, closed%20loop%20control%20system
correct, standardized
- feedback control system 3, record 2, English, feedback%20control%20system
correct
- closed-loop servo-system 4, record 2, English, closed%2Dloop%20servo%2Dsystem
correct
- servo system 5, record 2, English, servo%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automatic control system for maintaining a condition at or near a predetermined value by activation of an element which compares the required condition with the actual condition and adjusts the control element in accordance with the difference. 3, record 2, English, - closed%2Dloop%20control%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
closed loop control system: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - closed%2Dloop%20control%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Servomécanismes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de commande en boucle fermée
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20en%20boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'asservissement 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27asservissement
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de commande automatique dans lequel l'opération effectuée est mesurée et comparée aux performances souhaitées. L'écart est utilisé pour activer l'élément de commande afin de réduire l'écart à zéro. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20en%20boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de commande en boucle fermée : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commande%20en%20boucle%20ferm%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas cibernéticos de control
- Servomecanismos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de control de ciclo cerrado
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20ciclo%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de control de bucle cerrado 1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20bucle%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
- sistema de control de lazo cerrado 1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20control%20de%20lazo%20cerrado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de control específico que está diseñado con características de retroalimentación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20control%20de%20ciclo%20cerrado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zero shift 1, record 3, English, zero%20shift
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- zero offset 2, record 3, English, zero%20offset
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount by which the zero or minimum reading of an instrument deviates from the calibrated point as a result of aging or the application of an external condition to the instument. 3, record 3, English, - zero%20shift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- décalage du zéro
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9calage%20du%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- écart du zéro 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9cart%20du%20z%C3%A9ro
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart indésirable ou voulu entre le zéro mécanique et la graduation zéro d’un appareil électromécanique. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9calage%20du%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- station declination
1, record 4, English, station%20declination
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alignment variation between the zero degree radial of a VOR [VHF omnidirectional radio range] and true north, determined at the time VOR station is calibrated. 1, record 4, English, - station%20declination
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
station declination: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - station%20declination
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- déclinaison de station
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9clinaison%20de%20station
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart entre la direction de la radiale zéro degré d’une station VOR [radiophare omnidirectionnel VHF] et la direction du nord vrai, déterminé au moment de l'étalonnage de la station. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9clinaison%20de%20station
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déclinaison de station : terme et définition uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9clinaison%20de%20station
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- declinación de la estación
1, record 4, Spanish, declinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20estaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variación de alineación entre el radial de cero grados del VOR y el norte verdadero, determinada en el momento de calibrar la estación VOR. 1, record 4, Spanish, - declinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20estaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
declinación de la estación: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - declinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20estaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spinning wheel suspension
1, record 5, English, spinning%20wheel%20suspension
proposal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- gyroscope wheel suspension 1, record 5, English, gyroscope%20wheel%20suspension
proposal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suspension: A means of supporting and positioning a float (floated gyro), rotor (dynamically tuned gyro, electrically suspended gyro), or proof mass (accelerometer) with respect to the case. 2, record 5, English, - spinning%20wheel%20suspension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The critical part of a gyroscope is the spinning wheel, which an electric motor keeps it spinning at a rate of more than 20,000 rpm. A gyroscope wheel cross section will vary in different gyroscopes, but the general design aim is to provide the greatest moment of inertial consistent with adequate strength and heat dissipation. 3, record 5, English, - spinning%20wheel%20suspension
Record 5, Key term(s)
- gyro spinning wheel suspension
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- suspension de toupie
1, record 5, French, suspension%20de%20toupie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous appelons gyroscope à deux degrés de liberté [...] ou gyroscope libre [...] un appareil possédant : un boîtier B, auquel est toujours associé un système détecteur d’écart [...] définissant l'axe de zéro Z de l'appareil, lié à B; [...] une suspension de toupie ayant pour but de la contraindre à tourner autour d’un point fixe O lié au boîtier(centre de rotation de la toupie), tout en lui laissant une liberté angulaire suffisante pour que [delta] soit susceptible de s’écarter de Z dans un angle solide l'entourant complètement; un moteur-toupie [...] permettant de lui communiquer un moment cinétique convenable [...] 1, record 5, French, - suspension%20de%20toupie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spinning wheel motor
1, record 6, English, spinning%20wheel%20motor
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- flywheel motor 2, record 6, English, flywheel%20motor
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The critical part of a gyroscope is the spinning wheel, which an electric motor keeps it spinning at a rate of more than 20,000 rpm. A gyroscope wheel cross section will vary in different gyroscopes, but the general design aim is to provide the greatest moment of inertial consistent with adequate strength and heat dissipation. 3, record 6, English, - spinning%20wheel%20motor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- moteur-toupie
1, record 6, French, moteur%2Dtoupie
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous appelons gyroscope à deux degrés de liberté [...] ou gyroscope libre [...] un appareil possédant : un boîtier B, auquel est toujours associé un système détecteur d’écart [...] définissant l'axe de zéro Z de l'appareil, lié à B; [...] une suspension de toupie ayant pour but de la contraindre à tourner autour d’un point fixe O lié au boîtier(centre de rotation de la toupie), tout en lui laissant une liberté angulaire suffisante pour que [delta] soit susceptible de s’écarter de Z dans un angle solide l'entourant complètement; un moteur-toupie, presque toujours électrique, permettant de lui communiquer un moment cinétique convenable [...] 1, record 6, French, - moteur%2Dtoupie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deflection 1, record 7, English, deflection
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deviation of the moving element of a measuring instrument relative to a defined position. When no reference position is indicated, the deflection is relative to the position which corresponds to zero on the scale. Note: In this definition, the word "deviation" is used in the general sense of displacement. 2, record 7, English, - deflection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 122. 3, record 7, English, - deflection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déviation
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9viation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart de l'équipage mobile d’un appareil mesureur par rapport à une position déterminée. Lorsqu'aucune position de référence n’ est indiquée, la déviation est rapportée à la position qui correspond au zéro de l'échelle. Remarque : Dans cette définition le mot "écart" est utilisé dans son sens général de déplacement. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9viation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 122. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9viation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déviation : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9viation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- negative deviation
1, record 8, English, negative%20deviation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero Line (in a graphical representation of limits and fits) means the straight line to which the deviations are referred. The zero line is the line of zero deviation and represents the basic size. By convention, when the zero line is drawn horizontally, positive deviations are shown above and negative deviations below it. 1, record 8, English, - negative%20deviation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écart négatif
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cart%20n%C3%A9gatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la représentation graphique des tolérances, la ligne zéro est la ligne d’écart nul qui correspond à la dimension nominale. Par convention, lorsque la ligne zéro est tracée horizontalement, les écarts positifs se trouvent représentés au-dessus de cette ligne et les écarts négatifs au-dessous. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9cart%20n%C3%A9gatif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- positive deviation
1, record 9, English, positive%20deviation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero Line (in a graphical representation of limits and fits) means the straight line to which the deviations are referred. The zero line is the line of zero deviation and represents the basic size. By convention, when the zero line is drawn horizontally, positive deviations are shown above and negative deviations below it. 1, record 9, English, - positive%20deviation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écart positif
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9cart%20positif
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la représentation graphique des tolérances, la ligne zéro est la ligne d’écart nul qui correspond à la dimension nominale. Par convention, lorsque la ligne zéro est tracée horizontalement, les écarts positifs se trouvent représentés au-dessus de cette ligne et les écarts négatifs au-dessous. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9cart%20positif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- zero line 1, record 10, English, zero%20line
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zero Line (in a graphical representation of limits and fits) means the straight line to which the deviations are referred. The zero line is the line of zero deviation and represents the basic size. By convention, when the zero line is drawn horizontally, positive deviations are shown above and negative deviations below it. 2, record 10, English, - zero%20line
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To avoid having a large number of dimensions extending away from the part, arrowless or ordinate dimensioning may be used .... In this system, the "zero" lines represent the vertical and horizontal datum lines, and each of the dimensions shown without arrowheads indicates the distance from the zero line. There is never more than one zero line in each direction. 3, record 10, English, - zero%20line
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ligne zéro
1, record 10, French, ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la représentation graphique des tolérances, la ligne zéro est la ligne d’écart nul qui correspond à la dimension nominale. Par convention, lorsque la ligne zéro est tracée horizontalement, les écarts positifs se trouvent représentés au-dessus de cette ligne et les écarts négatifs au-dessous. 2, record 10, French, - ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On appelle écart la différence algébrique entre la cote nominale et la limite maximale(ou minimale). La ligne d’écart nul, ou ligne zéro, est celle qui correspond à la cote nominale. 3, record 10, French, - ligne%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-12-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- uncertainty factor
1, record 11, English, uncertainty%20factor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'incertitude
1, record 11, French, coefficient%20d%27incertitude
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pondération de vraisemblance associée à un événement soit par défaut soit pour exprimer le degré d’écart par rapport à zéro(incertitude). 1, record 11, French, - coefficient%20d%27incertitude
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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