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HORIZONTALE PRINCIPALE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mainline
1, record 1, English, mainline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- main line 2, record 1, English, main%20line
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line of a string to which the snoods are attached. 3, record 1, English, - mainline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In set and drift longlines, it is the horizontal line to which snoods (branch lines) are attached. In vertical lines, it is the main vertical line to which snoods are connected. 4, record 1, English, - mainline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ligne principale
1, record 1, French, ligne%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ligne mère 2, record 1, French, ligne%20m%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- ligne-mère 3, record 1, French, ligne%2Dm%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- ligne maîtresse 4, record 1, French, ligne%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne de plus fort diamètre, à laquelle sont fixés les avançons. 3, record 1, French, - ligne%20principale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les palangres calées et dérivantes, il s’agit de la ligne horizontale à laquelle sont attachés les avançons(ou bas de ligne). Dans les lignes verticales, il s’agit de la ligne principale verticale à laquelle sont accrochés les avançons. 5, record 1, French, - ligne%20principale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fault
1, record 2, English, fault
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faults are cracks in rocks across which there has been displacement. They range from tiny fissures to sets of interconnecting faults that are many miles long. 2, record 2, English, - fault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Faults are created by the compression of the Earth's crust as its tectonic plates move ... 2, record 2, English, - fault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Earthquakes often occur along faults because they are weak zones in the rock. 3, record 2, English, - fault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Faults are distinguished on the basis of the movement of the footwall relative to the hanging wall. 4, record 2, English, - fault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Diagonal-slip, dominant, horizontal, inactive, low-angle, oblique-slip, tangential fault. 5, record 2, English, - fault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Normal, reverse, strike-slip fault. 6, record 2, English, - fault
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- faille
1, record 2, French, faille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les failles sont des fractures ou zones de rupture dans la croûte terrestre où il y a eu mouvement. 2, record 2, French, - faille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les failles sont des ruptures accompagnés d’un mouvement relatif de deux compartiments distincts. Le mouvement peut être de l’ordre du millimètre, du mètre, du kilomètre ou même de la centaine de kilomètres. 3, record 2, French, - faille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les tremblements de terre se produisent généralement le long de failles parce qu’elles constituent des zones de faiblesse dans la croûte. 2, record 2, French, - faille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Les failles sont classés selon le pendage du plan de déplacement relatif des deux compartiments. 4, record 2, French, - faille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Faille dominante, horizontale, inactive, plate, plongeante, principale, tangentielle. 5, record 2, French, - faille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Faille décrochante, inverse, normale. 6, record 2, French, - faille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- falla
1, record 2, Spanish, falla
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pilot-chute hesitation
1, record 3, English, pilot%2Dchute%20hesitation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pilot-chute-in-tow hesitation 2, record 3, English, pilot%2Dchute%2Din%2Dtow%20hesitation
correct
- hesitation 3, record 3, English, hesitation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A parachute malfunction caused by one of two things: either the body position on canopy deployment is such that it accentuates the low pressure area, or the coiled spring in the pilot-chute may be too weak. 4, record 3, English, - pilot%2Dchute%20hesitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pilot-chute-in-tow hesitation is a problem that occurs when the pilot chute comes out and is trapped in the low pressure area behind the jumper so that the main doesn't extract. 2, record 3, English, - pilot%2Dchute%20hesitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
We have invented and developed a brand new technology called the Dual Wing System to prevent pilot-chute hesitation (the situation where the pilot chute is caught in the turbulence behind the flyers body). 5, record 3, English, - pilot%2Dchute%20hesitation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pilot chute hesitation
- pilot chute in tow/hesitation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- retard à l'ouverture
1, record 3, French, retard%20%C3%A0%20l%27ouverture
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'énorme turbulence créée derrière vous(par le fait de grande vitesse de déplacement horizontale et par les hautes performances des ailes) peut causer un important retard à l'ouverture et une mauvaise position de corps non symétrique peut causer [...] un mauvais déploiement de votre principale. 2, record 3, French, - retard%20%C3%A0%20l%27ouverture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- overall length
1, record 4, English, overall%20length
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal distance measured between perpendicular lines drawn at the extreme ends of the outside of the main hull of a vessel. [In accordance with "The Fish Inspection Regulations"]. 1, record 4, English, - overall%20length
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- longueur hors tout
1, record 4, French, longueur%20hors%20tout
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[En vertu du «Règlement sur l'inspection du poisson»]. La distance horizontale entre deux lignes perpendiculaires tirées aux extrémités extérieures de la coque principale d’un bateau. 1, record 4, French, - longueur%20hors%20tout
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- X-scale
1, record 5, English, X%2Dscale
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On an oblique photograph, the scale along a line parallel to the true horizon. 1, record 5, English, - X%2Dscale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
X-scale: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - X%2Dscale
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- échelle en X
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9chelle%20en%20X
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une photographie oblique : échelle le long d’une parallèle à l'horizontale principale. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20en%20X
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle en X : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20en%20X
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala en X
1, record 5, Spanish, escala%20en%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una fotografía oblicua, escala a lo largo de una línea paralela al horizonte verdadero. 1, record 5, Spanish, - escala%20en%20X
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- principal parallel
1, record 6, English, principal%20parallel
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On an oblique photograph, a line parallel to the true horizon and passing through the principal point. 1, record 6, English, - principal%20parallel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
principal parallel: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - principal%20parallel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- horizontale principale
1, record 6, French, horizontale%20principale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur une photographie oblique, ligne parallèle à l’horizon et passant par le point principal. 1, record 6, French, - horizontale%20principale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
horizontale principale : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - horizontale%20principale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- horizontal principal
1, record 6, Spanish, horizontal%20principal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una fotografía oblicua, línea paralela al horizonte verdadero que pasa por el punto principal. 1, record 6, Spanish, - horizontal%20principal
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drop system
1, record 7, English, drop%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- downfeed system 2, record 7, English, downfeed%20system
proposal
- down-feed system 2, record 7, English, down%2Dfeed%20system
proposal
- downfeed distribution system 2, record 7, English, downfeed%20distribution%20system
proposal
- down-feed distribution system 2, record 7, English, down%2Dfeed%20distribution%20system
proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heating circuit in which the flow pipe rises directly to its highest level, from which it feeds downward branches which drop as nearly vertically as possible to a return main. 3, record 7, English, - drop%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The convectors [of a one-pipe hot-water system] may be placed above the pipe (upfeed) or below it (downfeed). 4, record 7, English, - drop%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système à distribution supérieure
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système à distribution en parapluie 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20en%20parapluie
correct, masculine noun
- système à distribution par en dessus 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20par%20en%20dessus
correct, masculine noun
- installation en parapluie 2, record 7, French, installation%20en%20parapluie
correct, feminine noun
- installation à distribution supérieure 1, record 7, French, installation%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
- installation en distribution supérieure 3, record 7, French, installation%20en%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
- système de distribution par le sommet 4, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution%20par%20le%20sommet
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Chauffage à eau chaude par gravité] Système à deux tuyaux. On distingue les systèmes à distributions inférieure(ou en chandelle ou par en-dessous) et supérieure(ou en parapluie, ou par en dessus). [...] Dans la distribution supérieure l'eau est tout d’abord conduite dans une canalisation principale horizontale installée à l'étage le plus élevé ou dans les combles, et des colonnes descendantes piquées sur cette dernière desservent les différents corps de chauffe. Les colonnes verticales de retour sont branchées sur une canalisation horizontale commune de retour installée au plafond du sous-sol, comme pour les distributions inférieures. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un système de chauffage à eau chaude par gravité ou à circulation forcée peut être installé de deux façons : 1. Avec distribution inférieure (up feed) [...] 2. Avec distribution par le sommet (down feed) au moyen d’une colonne montante [qui passe à la partie supérieure du bâtiment] et d’un tuyau d’amenée, avec retour inférieur dans le même sens, ou en sens contraire avec retour renversé. 4, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Système de distribution pour systèmes de chauffage à eau chaude ou à vapeur. 5, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 7, Key term(s)
- distribution en parapluie
- distribution supérieure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ramp
1, record 8, English, ramp
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the roof of an open-hearth furnace that slopes upwards from the end of the main roof to the top of the end wall. 1, record 8, English, - ramp
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rampe
1, record 8, French, rampe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- voûte rampante 1, record 8, French, vo%C3%BBte%20rampante
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la voûte d’un four Martin à génératrice inclinée vers l'horizontale entre la voûte principale et le sommet des culasses. 1, record 8, French, - rampe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- collar
1, record 9, English, collar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short refractory fireclay section of a horizontal retort which is placed between the main silica portion and the mouthpiece. 1, record 9, English, - collar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tête réfractaire de cornue
1, record 9, French, t%C3%AAte%20r%C3%A9fractaire%20de%20cornue
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte partie en réfractaire d’argile d’une chambre ou cornue horizontale, placée entre la maçonnerie principale en silice et la tête de cornue. 1, record 9, French, - t%C3%AAte%20r%C3%A9fractaire%20de%20cornue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-08-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- outer loop reactor 1, record 10, English, outer%20loop%20reactor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fermenteur à boucle externe
1, record 10, French, fermenteur%20%C3%A0%20boucle%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- fermenteur à circulation externe 2, record 10, French, fermenteur%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20externe
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans certains bioréacteurs la circulation du fluide en fermentation n’ est pas organisée à l'intérieur d’une même enceinte, dans deux compartiments concentriques, mais dans deux colonnes séparées. C'est le cas du fermenteur à boucle externe mis au point par I. C. I. pour produire de la biomasse bactérienne à partir de méthanol [...] Ce bioréacteur a une hauteur de l'ordre de 30 m. Dans la colonne montante, a lieu la principale phase d’oxygénation. L'air est introduit par un tuyau perforé(sparger). À la partie supérieure, elle communique avec une canalisation horizontale munie d’une ouverture permettant la sortie du gaz effluent. A l'entrée du compartiment descendant une réinjection d’air est faite. Elle provoque une augmentation de la vitesse de circulation vers le bas, dans la partie où est placé l'échangeur de chaleur de façon à obtenir un bon coefficient d’échange thermique. 1, record 10, French, - fermenteur%20%C3%A0%20boucle%20externe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-12-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- down-feed distribution
1, record 11, English, down%2Dfeed%20distribution
proposal
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- downfeed distribution 1, record 11, English, downfeed%20distribution
proposal
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- distribution supérieure
1, record 11, French, distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- distribution en parapluie 2, record 11, French, distribution%20en%20parapluie
correct, feminine noun
- distribution par le haut 3, record 11, French, distribution%20par%20le%20haut
correct, feminine noun
- distribution par le sommet 4, record 11, French, distribution%20par%20le%20sommet
feminine noun
- distribution par en dessus 5, record 11, French, distribution%20par%20en%20dessus
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Chauffage à eau chaude par gravité. ] Système à deux tuyaux. On distingue les systèmes à distributions inférieure(ou en chandelle ou par en-dessous) et supérieure(ou en parapluie, ou par en dessus).(...) Dans la distribution supérieure l'eau est tout d’abord conduite dans une canalisation principale horizontale installée à l'étage le plus élevé ou dans les combles, et des colonnes descendantes piquées sur cette dernière desservent les différents corps de chauffe. Les colonnes verticales de retour sont branchées sur une canalisation horizontale commune de retour installée au plafond du sous-sol, comme pour les distributions inférieures. 5, record 11, French, - distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un système de chauffage à eau chaude par gravité ou à circulation forcée peut être installé de deux façons: 1. Avec distribution inférieure (up feed) (...) 2. Avec distribution par le sommet (down feed) au moyen d’une colonne montante et d’un tuyau d’amenée, avec retour inférieur dans le même sens, ou en sens contraire avec retour renversé. 4, record 11, French, - distribution%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- drop pipe
1, record 12, English, drop%20pipe
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- colonne descendante
1, record 12, French, colonne%20descendante
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canalisation d’allure verticale alimentant les étages, dans laquelle l’eau circule en descendant. (Alimentation en parapluie par ex.). 2, record 12, French, - colonne%20descendante
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Système à deux tuyaux. On distingue les systèmes à distributions inférieure(...) et supérieure(ou en parapluie, ou par en dessus).(...) Dans la distribution supérieure, l'eau est tout d’abord conduite dans une canalisation principale horizontale installée à l'étage le plus élevé ou dans les combles, et des colonnes descendantes piquées sur cette dernière desservent les différents corps de chauffe. Les colonnes verticales de retour sont branchées sur une canalisation horizontale commune de retour installée au plafond du sous-sol, comme pour les distributions inférieures. 3, record 12, French, - colonne%20descendante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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