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POIDS LEGERS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- featherweight
1, record 1, English, featherweight
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- feather weight 2, record 1, English, feather%20weight
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat sports, the weight category immediately below the lightweight category. This category has limits that vary according to the sport (boxing, mixed martial arts, judo, wrestling, etc.). For example, "featherweight" in mixed martial arts is reserved for fighters weighing between 145 and 155 pounds. 3, record 1, English, - featherweight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Weight categories act as references for fighters to orient themselves according to their normal weight and size. 3, record 1, English, - featherweight
Record 1, Key term(s)
- feather-weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids plume
1, record 1, French, poids%20plume
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les sports de combat, catégorie de poids, aux limites variables, qui est immédiatement inférieure à celle des poids légers. Par exemple, le «poids plume», dans les arts martiaux mixtes, est réservé aux combattants entre 145 et 155 livres. 2, record 1, French, - poids%20plume
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les catégories de poids agissent à titre de références pour les combattants afin qu’ils puissent s’orienter selon leur poids normal et leur gabarit. 3, record 1, French, - poids%20plume
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poids plume : Au pluriel, le terme «plume» ne prend pas la marque du pluriel puisque l’accord grammatical n’est pas possible, contrairement au terme «poids» qu’il caractérise. 2, record 1, French, - poids%20plume
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de lucha
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso pluma
1, record 1, Spanish, peso%20pluma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mechanics
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
1, record 2, English, Automotive%20service%20technicians%2C%20truck%20and%20bus%20mechanics%20and%20mechanical%20repairers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. 1, record 2, English, - Automotive%20service%20technicians%2C%20truck%20and%20bus%20mechanics%20and%20mechanical%20repairers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7321: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Automotive%20service%20technicians%2C%20truck%20and%20bus%20mechanics%20and%20mechanical%20repairers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Mécanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Mécaniciens/mécaniciennes et réparateurs/réparatrices de véhicules automobiles, de camions et d'autobus
1, record 2, French, M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%20et%20r%C3%A9parateurs%2Fr%C3%A9paratrices%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%2C%20de%20camions%20et%20d%27autobus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mécaniciens et réparateurs de véhicules automobiles, de camions et d’autobus inspectent, établissent un diagnostic pour localiser les défectuosités, réparent et entretiennent les systèmes et éléments mécaniques, électriques et électroniques des véhicules automobiles, des autobus, des camions légers et des camions lourds de transport routier. Ils travaillent pour des concessionnaires d’automobiles, des garages, des représentants de commerce en poids lourds et en remorques, des centres d’entretiens et des stations-service, des garages spécialisés, des sociétés de transport et des commerces ayant des ateliers d’entretien et de réparation d’automobiles. 1, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%20et%20r%C3%A9parateurs%2Fr%C3%A9paratrices%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%2C%20de%20camions%20et%20d%27autobus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7321 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9caniciens%2Fm%C3%A9caniciennes%20et%20r%C3%A9parateurs%2Fr%C3%A9paratrices%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles%2C%20de%20camions%20et%20d%27autobus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
- Strength of Materials
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- strength-to-weight ratio
1, record 3, English, strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- weight-to-strength ratio 2, record 3, English, weight%2Dto%2Dstrength%20ratio
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical approach to save vehicle weight is the substitution of conventional materials for higher-strength materials of the same density or by materials of lesser density but similar strength. In the first case, less material is needed (as with high-strength steel); in the second, the higher strength-to-weight ratio of lighter metals (aluminum, titanium, magnesium) results in direct weight reduction. 3, record 3, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the fiber-reinforced plastic composite provides excellent structural behavior at a strength-to-weight ratio attractive for space vehicles. 2, record 3, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Titanium metal, resistant to corrosion and with a high strength-to-weight ratio, is used in the manufacture of aerospace and marine components. 4, record 3, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
maintain a low weight-to-strength ratio. 5, record 3, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
increase, enhance, the strength-to-weight ratio. 5, record 3, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record 3, Key term(s)
- weight strength ratio
- ratio of strength to weight
- strength weight ratio
- strength-weight ratio
- weight-strength ratio
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
- Résistance des matériaux
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rapport résistance-poids
1, record 3, French, rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rapport solidité-poids 2, record 3, French, rapport%20solidit%C3%A9%2Dpoids
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général, on réduit le poids d’un véhicule automobile en substituant à des matériaux classiques des matériaux de plus grande résistance mais de même densité ou des matériaux de densité inférieure mais de résistance similaire. Dans le premier cas, on a besoin d’une plus petite quantité de matériau(d’acier à haute résistance par exemple) ;dans le second cas, le rapport résistance-poids plus élevé des métaux légers(aluminium, titane, magnésium) a pour effet de réduire directement le poids. 3, record 3, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le titane métallique, résistant à la corrosion et de rapport résistance-poids élevé, est utilisé dans la fabrication de composants destinés aux secteurs de l’aérospatiale et de la marine. 4, record 3, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le rapport élevé solidité-poids du polyester renforcé de verre en fait un matériau idéal pour la construction. 2, record 3, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Postal Transport
- Air Freight
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- volumetric weight
1, record 4, English, volumetric%20weight
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- dimensional weight 2, record 4, English, dimensional%20weight
correct
- volume weight 3, record 4, English, volume%20weight
correct
- cubic weight 4, record 4, English, cubic%20weight
correct, less frequent
- cubed weight 4, record 4, English, cubed%20weight
correct, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The volumetric weight ensures that the postage for lightweight and bulky parcels adequately covers the cost of transportation for the space they occupy. 5, record 4, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volumetric weight; cubic weight; cubed weight: terms used at Canada Post. 6, record 4, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the volume of an item (length x width x height) by a cubing factor (for example, the assumption that a one-kilogram package will occupy a space of 6000 cubic centimetres.) 6, record 4, English, - volumetric%20weight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transports postaux
- Fret aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poids volumétrique
1, record 4, French, poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poids cubique 2, record 4, French, poids%20cubique
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- poids dimensionnel 3, record 4, French, poids%20dimensionnel
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise le poids volumétrique afin que l'affranchissement des colis légers et volumineux couvre entièrement les frais du transport [...] établis en fonction de l'espace occupé. 4, record 4, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids volumétrique; poids cubique : termes en usage à Postes Canada. 5, record 4, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poids volumétrique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le poids volumétrique est calculé en divisant le volume d’un article (longueur x largeur x hauteur) par un facteur de cubage (par exemple, l’hypothèse qu’un paquet de 1 kg occupera un espace de 6 000 centimètres cubes). 5, record 4, French, - poids%20volum%C3%A9trique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte postal
- Carga aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad
1, record 4, Spanish, densidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
densidad de las mercancías. 1, record 4, Spanish, - densidad
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surfing and Water-Skiing
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- water ski
1, record 5, English, water%20ski
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of usually a pair of strips of wood or fiberglass having a slightly upturned front that typically measure 6 inches wide and 6 feet long and that are used in water-skiing. 2, record 5, English, - water%20ski
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General-purpose water skis have a deep skeg or fin on the lower edge at the rear for stability. Trick skis are usually shorter and wider than normal skis and usually have no fin so that they can be turned or pivoted while in motion. 2, record 5, English, - water%20ski
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It has to be clear that "water skis" are meant, to use the generic "ski(s)" in context, the term usually referring to "alpine ski(s)". 3, record 5, English, - water%20ski
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ski nautique et surfing
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ski nautique
1, record 5, French, ski%20nautique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ski aquatique 2, record 5, French, ski%20aquatique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paire de planches ou planche unique (monoski) qui, tractée à la vitesse appropriée, assure le maintien à la surface de la personne qui la porte. 3, record 5, French, - ski%20nautique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les skis munis de fixations en caoutchouc diffèrent en taille, forme, poids et composition, selon la spécialité. Le monoski de slalom(160 à 175 cm) est profilé avec une dérive sous le talon du ski. Les skis de figures sont plus courts(93 cm à 1 m), plus larges, plus légers et sans dérive pour permettre le pivotement. Les skis de saut sont plus lourds et plus épais. 4, record 5, French, - ski%20nautique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Aquatique» s’applique à ce qui croit et vit dans l’eau (plantes, animaux); «nautique» se dit des sports qui se pratiquent sur l’eau ou dans l’eau. C’est donc une faute que de dire «ski aquatique». 2, record 5, French, - ski%20nautique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí acuático y surfing
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- esquí acuático
1, record 5, Spanish, esqu%C3%AD%20acu%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medium force
1, record 6, English, medium%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- medium-weight force 2, record 6, English, medium%2Dweight%20force
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 6, English, MWF
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 6, English, MWF
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With respect to land capabilities, the Canadian Forces will ... continue to transform into a modern, combat-capable medium-weight force, based primarily on wheeled light armoured vehicles, including the mobile gun system and the multi-mission effects vehicle (to replace the direct-fire role of the Leopard tank), a new platform to deliver indirect fire, and a new fleet of medium transport trucks. 3, record 6, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A medium force balances the combat power of a heavy weight force with more agile deployability through the exploitation of technologies that provide the high levels of lethality and protection formerly provided by mass, shock action and weight. 1, record 6, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medium force; medium-weight force; MWF: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 6, English, - medium%20force
Record 6, Key term(s)
- medium weight force
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force moyenne
1, record 6, French, force%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- force de masse moyenne 1, record 6, French, force%20de%20masse%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- force d'envergure moyenne 2, record 6, French, force%20d%27envergure%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les capacités terrestres, les Forces canadiennes devront [...] continuer de se transformer en une force d’envergure moyenne qui soit moderne et apte au combat, fondée principalement sur des véhicules blindés légers à roues, y compris le système de canon mobile et le véhicule à effets multimissions(visant à remplacer le char Leopard pour le tir direct), une nouvelle plate-forme pour les fonctions de tir indirect et un nouveau parc de camions de transport de poids moyen. 2, record 6, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une force moyenne équilibre la puissance de combat d’une force lourde et une déployabilité plus agile grâce à l’exploitation de technologies qui lui offrent les hauts degrés de létalité et de protection anciennement assurés par la concentration, l’effet de choc et la masse. 1, record 6, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force moyenne; force de masse moyenne : termes uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 6, French, - force%20moyenne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lightweight fighter
1, record 7, English, lightweight%20fighter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- light combat aircraft 2, record 7, English, light%20combat%20aircraft
correct
- LCA 3, record 7, English, LCA
correct
- LCA 3, record 7, English, LCA
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saab's studies of lightweight fighters date back to the late l970s, the broad aim being to exploit new technologies to reverse the upward spiral in fighter size and cost. 4, record 7, English, - lightweight%20fighter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- avion de combat léger
1, record 7, French, avion%20de%20combat%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACL 2, record 7, French, ACL
masculine noun
- LCA 3, record 7, French, LCA
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saab a entrepris ses premières études sur les avions de combat légers vers la fin des années 1970, avec comme objectif global de mettre à profit les nouvelles technologies pour tenter de renverser la tendance à l'escalade des poids et des coûts. 4, record 7, French, - avion%20de%20combat%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Avion de combat léger polyvalent. 5, record 7, French, - avion%20de%20combat%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sorters and Separators (Agr. Mach.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- air-screen machine
1, record 8, English, air%2Dscreen%20machine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seed separator that combines one or more screening separations with one or more air separations. 1, record 8, English, - air%2Dscreen%20machine
Record 8, Key term(s)
- air/screen machine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Trieuses (Matériel agricole)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- nettoyeur-séparateur à courant d'air
1, record 8, French, nettoyeur%2Ds%C3%A9parateur%20%C3%A0%20courant%20d%27air
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les graines, selon les espèces, ont des caractéristiques différentes de longueur, de largeur, d’épaisseur, de volume, de poids et de densité. A chacune de ces caractéristiques du grain sont associés une technologie de triage et un type d’appareil que l'opérateur utilisera pour séparer les graines selon cette caractéristique. Un nettoyeur-séparateur va permettre de trier uniquement sur la largeur, l'épaisseur et selon le comportement du flux de graines dans un courant d’air en aspirant les déchets légers. 2, record 8, French, - nettoyeur%2Ds%C3%A9parateur%20%C3%A0%20courant%20d%27air
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Architectural Styles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rib
1, record 9, English, rib
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A projecting band on a ceiling or vault, usually structural but sometimes purely decorative, separating the cells of a groined vault. 2, record 9, English, - rib
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At a later period the ribs are introduced, at first square, then plain half-rounds then moulded, as in Peterborough Cathedral, A.D. 1117-1143, and they gradually change their form until they almost imperceptibly assume the character of Early English work. 3, record 9, English, - rib
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Styles en architecture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nervure
1, record 9, French, nervure
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forte moulure saillante, souvent composée qui délimite les voûtains ou quartiers d’une voûte (surtout voûte d’ogives gothique, dont les nervures se prolongent souvent jusqu’à la base des piliers). 2, record 9, French, - nervure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des nervures plus fines, parfaitement dessinées, supportent quatre compartiments triangulaires, quatre légers «voûtains», véritables voies de pierre dont un moindre poids et une moindre poussée réduisent les risques d’effondrement. 3, record 9, French, - nervure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Estilos arquitectónicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- nervadura
1, record 9, Spanish, nervadura
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento constructivo plano o curvo que sirve de soporte de un arco o bóveda. 1, record 9, Spanish, - nervadura
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-10-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coat weight
1, record 10, English, coat%20weight
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- coating weight 2, record 10, English, coating%20weight
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The weight, wet or dry, of any coating material on a substrate such as paper expressed as g per m² or pounds per specified ream. 3, record 10, English, - coat%20weight
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poids de couche
1, record 10, French, poids%20de%20couche
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- poids de la couche 2, record 10, French, poids%20de%20la%20couche
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On désigne les papiers couchés pour publication par un numéro de 1 à 5 [...] Le chiffre 1 représente la meilleure qualité de papier et le chiffre 5 la moins bonne. Le grammage de ces papiers varie de 47 à 103 g/m². Le poids de couche varie, mais dans le cas des papiers les plus légers, le poids total de la couche sur les deux faces représente de 20 à 30 % du poids total de la feuille. Aussi, le support de base peut-il avoir un grammage qui ne dépasse pas 33 g/m². 1, record 10, French, - poids%20de%20couche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- vapour density
1, record 11, English, vapour%20density
correct, Great Britain
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- vapor density 2, record 11, English, vapor%20density
correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The relative weight of a gas or vapor as compared with some specific standard such as air. 2, record 11, English, - vapour%20density
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materials lighter than air have vapour densities of less than 1.0. Materials heavier than air have vapour densities greater than 1.0. All vapours and gases will mix with air, but the lighter materials will tend to rise and dissipate (unless confined). Heavier vapours and gases are likely to concentrate in low or enclosed places, creating fire, explosion, or health hazards. 3, record 11, English, - vapour%20density
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- densité de vapeur
1, record 11, French, densit%C3%A9%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse relative d’un gaz ou d’une vapeur, comparée à un gaz étalon, l’hydrogène ou l’air. 2, record 11, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20vapeur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La densité de vapeur est le poids par unité de volume d’une substance à l'état de gaz pur ou de vapeur. Dans les FTSS [fiches techniques santé-sécurité], la densité de vapeur est normalement donnée sous forme d’un rapport entre la densité du gaz ou de la vapeur et celle de l'air. On attribue à l'air la valeur arbitraire de 1. Les gaz légers(densité inférieure à 1) comme l'hélium s’élèvent dans l'air. Les vapeurs et gaz lourds(densité supérieure à 1) peuvent s’accumuler vers le bas, dans les puits ou à la surface du sol, s’il n’ y a pas de ventilation adéquate. 3, record 11, French, - densit%C3%A9%20de%20vapeur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- densidad del vapor
1, record 11, Spanish, densidad%20del%20vapor
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Sewing Machines
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- machine needle
1, record 12, English, machine%20needle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine needles are selected according to weight and other fabric characteristics, as well as the thread type being used. In general, a needle should be fine enough to penetrate fabric without marring it, yet have a large enough eye that the thread does not fray or break. Needle sizes range from fine (size 9) for lightweight fabrics to heavy (size 18) for very heavy ones. 1, record 12, English, - machine%20needle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Machines à coudre
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à machine
1, record 12, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20machine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aiguilles à machine. Les aiguilles à machine à coudre, tout comme le fil, se choisissent en fonction du poids et de certaines autres caractéristiques du tissu. Règle générale, l'aiguille est assez fine pour passer à travers le tissu sans briser les fibres, et son chas, assez grand pour recevoir le fil sans le briser ou l'érailler. La [grosseur] de ces aiguilles varie de : fine(9), pour les tissus légers, à grosse(18), pour les tissus épais. 1, record 12, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20machine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- General Hardware
- Property Upkeeping
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ladies garden tool 1, record 13, English, ladies%20garden%20tool
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ladies garden tools. Ladies particularly will like these attractive orange coloured handle tools for their size and lightness. They fill the need for a light and strong tool used around the home flower garden. 1, record 13, English, - ladies%20garden%20tool
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Quincaillerie générale
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- outil de dame
1, record 13, French, outil%20de%20dame
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On voit en particulier apparaître une série d’outils légers(le poids conditionne la solidité de l'outil, mais aussi la fatigue de l'utilisateur), et de moindres dimensions(outils dits de dame). 1, record 13, French, - outil%20de%20dame
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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