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AIDE AMERICAINE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Scientific Research Methods
- Collaboration with Health Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benchmark dose response
1, record 1, English, benchmark%20dose%20response
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BMR 1, record 1, English, BMR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- benchmark response 2, record 1, English, benchmark%20response
correct, noun
- BMR 2, record 1, English, BMR
correct, noun
- BMR 2, record 1, English, BMR
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A predetermined change in the response rate of an adverse effect relative to the background response rate of this effect. 3, record 1, English, - benchmark%20dose%20response
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BMR is the basis for deriving BMDs [benchmark doses] and BMDLs [benchmark dose lower bounds]. 3, record 1, English, - benchmark%20dose%20response
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Collaboration avec Santé Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dose-réponse de référence
1, record 1, French, dose%2Dr%C3%A9ponse%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BMR 1, record 1, French, BMR
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réponse de référence 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9ponse%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
- BMR 3, record 1, French, BMR
feminine noun
- BMR 3, record 1, French, BMR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contrairement à la méthode NOAEL [no observed adverse effect level], dans laquelle un seul point de la courbe dose-effet sert de point de départ pour déterminer une valeur limite sûre, la méthode BMD ["benchmark dose", «dose repère» en français] tient compte de toutes les données de la courbe dose-effet dans le cadre d’une analyse mathématique et statistique afin d’évaluer quantitativement les risques. L'Agence américaine pour la protection de l'environnement(US-EPA : US Environmental Protection Agency) a développé la méthode BMD. À l'aide d’un modèle mathématique, on estime une dose(BMD : benchmark dose) qui, avec une certaine probabilité, entraîne un effet(BMR : benchmark-response). Lors de l'application de la méthode BMD, la question se pose de savoir quelle dose-réponse de référence("benchmark dose response", BMR) il convient d’autoriser, c'est-à-dire quel risque supplémentaire est jugé acceptable par rapport à la pollution de fond. Les valeurs BMR de 5 % et 10 % sont les plus fréquemment utilisées, selon qu'il s’agit d’effets continus(5 %) ou quantiques(10 %). 1, record 1, French, - dose%2Dr%C3%A9ponse%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Collaboration with Health Canada
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- baffling factor
1, record 2, English, baffling%20factor
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BF 2, record 2, English, BF
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- baffle factor 3, record 2, English, baffle%20factor
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "baffling factor" is used to describe the degree of short-circuiting that occurs within a basin. Accurate BF allows the correct inactivation values to be calculated and allows optimized disinfection performance to be maintained. 4, record 2, English, - baffling%20factor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Water does not flow through all treatment processes in a perfectly mixed condition. In some treatment units there can be substantial short circuiting. The disinfectant contact time (T), also referred to as T10, ... is an estimate of the detention time within a basin or treatment unit during which 90 percent of the water passing through the unit is retained within the basin or treatment unit. T can be determined experimentally through a tracer study or it can be estimated based on a theoretical detention time (TDT) and baffling factor (BF). ... Baffling factors (BFs) help estimate the contact time of a basin, pipe, or unit process based on the volume of and flow rate through the basin, pipe, or unit process. 5, record 2, English, - baffling%20factor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Collaboration avec Santé Canada
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur d’efficacité hydraulique
1, record 2, French, facteur%20d%26rsquo%3Befficacit%C3%A9%20hydraulique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- efficacité hydraulique 2, record 2, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20hydraulique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode du CT10 a été introduite dans la réglementation américaine(USEPA [Agence de protection de l'environnement des États-Unis], 1989) et demeure actuellement l'approche de calcul la plus communément utilisée en Amérique du Nord pour évaluer la performance de la désinfection primaire obtenue avec des oxydants. Cette approche consiste à corriger le CT à l'aide d’un facteur d’efficacité hydraulique(T10/T) [...] Par convention, l'efficacité hydraulique est caractérisée à l'aide du T10/T, c'est-à-dire le temps de contact nécessaire pour récupérer à la sortie d’un bassin 10% d’un traceur injecté à l'entrée T10, divisé par le temps de séjour théorique T du bassin. 3, record 2, French, - facteur%20d%26rsquo%3Befficacit%C3%A9%20hydraulique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le quotient (T10/T) est appelé facteur d’efficacité hydraulique. Sa valeur se situe entre 0 et 1. Plus ce quotient s’approche de 1, plus le réservoir a des propriétés hydrauliques efficaces. 4, record 2, French, - facteur%20d%26rsquo%3Befficacit%C3%A9%20hydraulique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Slaughter Deficiency Program
1, record 3, English, Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2003 to 2005. 1, record 3, English, - Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The purpose of this program was to provide assistance to Manitoba producers who have experienced depressed slaughter prices for marketed livestock due to BSE [bovine spongiform encephalopathy] and the closure of the U.S. [United States] boarder. 1, record 3, English, - Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Manitoba Slaughter Deficiency Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Slaughter Deficiency Program
1, record 3, French, Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2003 à 2005. 1, record 3, French, - Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le but de ce programme consistait à fournir de l'aide aux producteurs du Manitoba qui ont subi la baisse des prix de l'abattage du bétail commercialisé en raison de l'ESB [encéphalopathie spongiforme bovine] et de la fermeture de la frontière américaine. 1, record 3, French, - Manitoba%20Slaughter%20Deficiency%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Manitoba Slaughter Deficiency Programme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-10-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- maximum authorized altitude
1, record 4, English, maximum%20authorized%20altitude
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MAA 2, record 4, English, MAA
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level (FL) for an airspace structure or route segment. 3, record 4, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the highest altitude on a federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which a minimum en route altitude (MEA) is designated in FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation] 95 at which adequate reception of NAVAID [navigation aid] signals is assured. 3, record 4, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
maximum authorized altitude; MAA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 4, English, - maximum%20authorized%20altitude
Record 4, Key term(s)
- maximum authorised altitude
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- altitude maximale autorisée
1, record 4, French, altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MAA 2, record 4, French, MAA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altitude publiée qui indique l’altitude ou le niveau de vol (FL) maximaux utilisable sur une route ou voie aérienne ou sur un segment de route. 3, record 4, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette altitude est l'altitude maximale qui peut être utilisée sur une «federal airway»(voie aérienne américaine), une voie aérienne de l'espace supérieur, une route de navigation de surface de l'espace aérien supérieur(HLA) ou inférieur(LLA), ou toute autre route directe pour laquelle une altitude minimale en route(MEA) est indiquée dans la partie 95 du FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation], et à laquelle une réception adéquate des signaux de NAVAID [aide à la navigation] est assurée. 3, record 4, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altitude maximale autorisée; MAA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 4, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l’abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 5, record 4, French, - altitude%20maximale%20autoris%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- altitud máxima autorizada
1, record 4, Spanish, altitud%20m%C3%A1xima%20autorizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Whitehorse
1, record 5, English, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- city of Whitehorse 2, record 5, English, city%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
- City of Whitehorse 2, record 5, English, City%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A city of the Yukon Territory and its capital since 1953, located at kilometre 1476, just off the Alaska Highway. The city lies mainly on the western side of the Yukon River, nestled in a protected valley surrounded by Canyon Mountain (locally known as Grey Mountain) to the east, Haeckel Hill to the northwest and Golden Horn Mountain to the south. Located at the head of navigation on the Yukon River, Whitehorse grew significantly by becoming a temporary stopping point --past two major obstacles on the river, Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse Rapids-- for prospectors heading for Dawson (then known as "Dawson City") during the Klondike Gold Rush Years (1897-1899). In 1900, with the completion of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway from Skagway in Alaska, to Carcross and Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, the community grew around the point where the railway and river met, on the western side of the Yukon River. After the gold rush, Whitehorse's population dropped, but with the help of navigation and aviation companies, the British Yukon Navigation Company building riverboats and operating them to Dawson until 1954, and the British Yukon Aviation Company transporting mail, freight and passengers, the economy was kept afloat. During World War II, Whitehorse played a significant role as a key link in the north-south transportation system, hosting the Americans and Canadians in charge of expanding the air link that was the Northwest Staging Route (a series of airfields across the Northwest), building the 2300-km Alaska Highway, or constructing the Canol Pipeline from Norman Wells, N.W.T., and an oil refinery at Whitehorse. In 1950, Whitehorse was incorporated as a city. In 1953, the territorial capital of the Yukon was moved from Dawson to Whitehorse, adding the government sector to an economy made of the mining (copper, silver and lead-zinc), tourist and oil industries. Though the mines shut down in Yukon and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway ended its operations 2, record 5, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 60°43' 135°03' (Yukon Territory). 3, record 5, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In Canada (with seven exceptions as of December 31, 2004), the name of an inhabited place has the same form in English and French, which form is listed in the Gazetteer of the province or territory in accordance with the inscription in the Incorporation Act of the entity. This rule also applies for the historic designation of an inhabited place, even if the designation is not or no longer gazetteered. 2, record 5, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The "city of Whitehorse" is the geographical entity: "The city of Whitehorse is surrounded by mountains.", while the "City of Whitehorse" refers to its governing body or administrative instance: "The City of Whitehorse relied on Yukon's "Decade of Anniversaries" (1990-1999) to attract tourists: among others, the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, 100 years of Royal Canadian Mounted Police presence and the 100th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush.». 2, record 5, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The inhabitant of Whitehorse is a "Whitehorsian," man or woman; this form is recognized, though "Whitehorser" can also be found, but is not widely used. 2, record 5, English, - Whitehorse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Whitehorse
1, record 5, French, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cité de Whitehorse 2, record 5, French, cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
- Cité de Whitehorse 2, record 5, French, Cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville du Territoire du Yukon qui en est aussi la capitale depuis 1953, située au kilomètre 1476, près de la route de l'Alaska. On l'appelle communément «la ville de Whitehorse», bien qu'elle ait le statut de cité en raison de son caractère politique et historique et de l'importance de sa population. La ville s’étend surtout du côté ouest du fleuve Yukon, blottie dans une vallée protégée, entourée de la montagne Canyon(appelée «Grey» dans la région) à l'est, la colline Haeckel au nord-ouest et la montagne Golden Horn au sud. Sise là où commence la navigation sur le fleuve Yukon, Whitehorse s’est développée de façon significative en devenant un arrêt d’étape--une fois franchis les deux obstacles principaux sur le fleuve, le canyon Miles et les rapides Whitehorse--pour les prospecteurs en route pour Dawson(alors appelée à l'américaine, «Dawson City») pendant les années de la ruée vers l'or du Klondike(1897-1899). Avec la fin de la construction du chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway depuis Skagway(Alaska) à Carcross puis Whitehorse(Territoire du Yukon) en 1900, la communauté s’est développée au point de rencontre entre le fleuve et le chemin de fer, sur la rive ouest du fleuve Yukon. Une fois la ruée vers l'or terminée, la population de Whitehorse chute, mais avec l'aide des compagnies de navigation et d’aviation, la British Yukon Navigation Company qui construit des bateaux à aubes et en gère les opérations jusqu'à Dawson jusqu'en 1954, et la British Yukon Aviation Company qui transporte du courrier, des marchandises et des passagers, l'économie de la ville demeure viable. Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Whitehorse joue un rôle important comme point de liaison pour les opérations de transport dans l'axe nord-sud, hébergeant les Américains et les Canadiens chargés d’accroître les liaisons aériennes de la Northwest Staging Route(une série de terrains d’aviation dans le Nord-Ouest) ou de construire les 230 kilomètres de la 2, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 60°43’ 135°03’ (Territoire du Yukon). 3, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada (sauf sept exceptions au 31 décembre 2004), le nom d’un lieu habité a la même forme en français et en anglais, celle consignée au Répertoire de la province ou du territoire conformément à l’inscription sur l’Acte d’incorporation de l’entité. Cette règle s’applique également pour la désignation historique d’un lieu habité même si cette désignation ne figure pas ou plus au Répertoire. 2, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Un nom de ville est féminin, même lorsque le pseudo-générique «ville» ne le précède pas : «En 1982, Whitehorse a été lourdement affectée lorsqu’elle a cessé d’être desservie par la compagnie de chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.». 2, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
La «cité de Whitehorse» ou «ville de Whitehorse» est la ville géographique : «La ville de Whitehorse est entourée de montagnes.». Par contre, «Cité de Whitehorse» ou «Ville de Whitehorse» signifie l’administration municipale ou la personne morale : «La Cité de Whitehorse a profité de la «Décennie des anniversaires» (1990-1999), une initiative du Territoire du Yukon, pour attirer des touristes : entre autres, le 50e anniversaire de la route de l’Alaska et les centenaires de la présence de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et de la découverte de l’or au Klondike.» 2, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le citoyen ou habitant de Whitehorse est un «Whitehorsien», une «Whitehorsienne», ou un «Whitehorsois», une «Whitehorsoise», les deux formes n’étant ni reconnues, ni usitées. 2, record 5, French, - Whitehorse
Record 5, Key term(s)
- ville de Whitehorse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Whitehorse
1, record 5, Spanish, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No existe consenso entre los autores sobre el género de los nombres de ciudades y provincias. Aunque algunos sostienen que los nombres que terminan en -a son femeninos y los que terminan en otra vocal o consonante son masculinos, generalmente se hace la concordancia con el sustantivo femenino ciudad, o provincia, según sea el caso. 2, record 5, Spanish, - Whitehorse
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handicapped 1, record 6, English, handicapped
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La France, entravée par sa dépendance vis-à-vis de l'aide américaine. 2, record 6, French, - entrav%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Vocabulario general
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstaculizado
1, record 6, Spanish, obstaculizado
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- trabado 1, record 6, Spanish, trabado
correct
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Quest airlock
1, record 7, English, Quest%20airlock
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- airlock Quest 2, record 7, English, airlock%20Quest
correct
- joint airlock 3, record 7, English, joint%20airlock
correct
- Space Station airlock 4, record 7, English, Space%20Station%20airlock
correct
- US airlock 5, record 7, English, US%20airlock
correct
- Quest 6, record 7, English, Quest
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Joint Airlock itself has two rooms, the "Equipment Lock" and the "Crewlock." The Equipment Lock is similar to a locker room, in that it is the primary area where the crew members don and doff their spacesuits ... It is also the primary area for servicing the spacesuits and stowing them. The Crewlock, which is separated from the Equipment Lock by a hatch, is where spacewalkers open the outer hatch and actually begin their excursions into space. It is similar in size to the shuttle's airlock. Although the Joint Airlock Module is only 20 feet (6.1 meters) long, getting from one end to the other can be a slow process as astronauts prepare for their EVAs [Extravehicular Activities]. 7, record 7, English, - Quest%20airlock
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Joint Airlock (also known as "Quest") is provided by the U.S. and provides the capability for ISS-based Extravehicular Activity (EVA) using either a U.S. Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) or Russian Orlon EVA suits. Before the launch of this airlock, EVAs were performed from either the U.S. Space Shuttle (while docked) or from the Transfer Chamber on the Service Module. Due to a variety of system and design differences, only U.S. space suits could be used from the Shuttle and only Russian suits could be used from the Service Module. The Joint Airlock alleviates this short term problem by allowing either (or both) spacesuit systems to be used. 8, record 7, English, - Quest%20airlock
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quest airlock: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 9, record 7, English, - Quest%20airlock
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Quest's audio communication system. 9, record 7, English, - Quest%20airlock
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Quest airlock vestibule. 9, record 7, English, - Quest%20airlock
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sas de sortie Quest
1, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20Quest
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Quest 2, record 7, French, Quest
correct, masculine noun
- sas de sortie extravéhiculaire 3, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaire
correct, masculine noun
- sas de sortie extra-véhiculaire 4, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20extra%2Dv%C3%A9hiculaire
correct, masculine noun
- sas de sortie américain 5, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- sas de sortie spatiale 6, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
- sas de dépressurisation 7, record 7, French, sas%20de%20d%C3%A9pressurisation
correct, masculine noun
- sas de sortie pour les activités EVA 8, record 7, French, sas%20de%20sortie%20pour%20les%20activit%C3%A9s%20EVA
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sas de sortie extravéhiculaire, baptisé «Quest», est l'équivalent de celui de la Navette. Il permet aux astronautes revêtus de leur combinaison spatiale, de sortir dans le vide de l'espace. Quest pèse 6. 5 tonnes, et il a coûté la bagatelle de 164 millions de dollars. Il est constitué de deux chambres. La première, la plus grande et celle qui est directement liée à la Station, est la chambre d’équipement. Dans cette pièce se trouvent les combinaisons et autres équipements nécessaires à une EVA(Extra-Vehicular Activity). Les astronautes y pénètrent et revêtent leur combinaison, qu'elle soit russe ou américaine. Ensuite, ils pénètrent dans le sas proprement dit par une écoutille intermédiaire. Le sas, plus petit, comporte un éclairage, des rampes et des interfaces pour le branchement des combinaisons aux réseaux électrique, informatique et de communication de la Station. Les astronautes, une fois à l'intérieur, referment l'écoutille intermédiaire. La dépressurisation s’effectue et l'écoutille donnant vers l'extérieur peut enfin être ouverte. Dans l'autre sens, le sas est représsurisé à l'aide de réservoirs d’oxygène et d’azote comprimé, situé sur l'extérieur du module Quest. 9, record 7, French, - sas%20de%20sortie%20Quest
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sas de sortie Quest : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 10, record 7, French, - sas%20de%20sortie%20Quest
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- equipment airlock
1, record 8, English, equipment%20airlock
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- equipment lock 2, record 8, English, equipment%20lock
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Joint Airlock has two main components: a crew airlock from which astronauts and cosmonauts exit the ISS [International Space Station] and an equipment airlock designed for storing EVA gear [Extra-Vehicular Activity gear] and for so-called overnight "campouts" wherein Nitrogen is purged from astronaut's bodies overnight as pressure is dropped in preparation for spacewalks the following day. This alleviates the bends as the astronauts are repressurized after their EVA ... The Equipment Airlock has stations that assist astronauts and cosmonauts as they get into and out of their spacesuits and to perform periodic maintenance. The Equipment airlock has two racks, one for avionics, the other for cabin air. Batteries, power tools and other supplies are also stored in the Equipment Airlock. 3, record 8, English, - equipment%20airlock
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
equipment airlock: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 8, English, - equipment%20airlock
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sas du matériel
1, record 8, French, sas%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- sas d’équipement 2, record 8, French, sas%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement
masculine noun
- chambre d’équipement 3, record 8, French, chambre%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement
feminine noun
- compartiment d’équipement 4, record 8, French, compartiment%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sas de sortie extravéhiculaire, baptisé «Quest», est l'équivalent de celui de la Navette. Il permet aux astronautes revêtus de leur combinaison spatiale, de sortir dans le vide de l'espace. Quest pèse 6. 5 tonnes, et il a coûté la bagatelle de 164 millions de dollars. Il est constitué de deux chambres. La première, la plus grande et celle qui est directement liée à la Station, est [appelée] chambre d’équipement. Dans cette pièce se trouvent les combinaisons et autres équipements nécessaires à une EVA(Extra-vehicular activity). Les astronautes y pénètrent et revêtent leur combinaison, qu'elle soit russe ou américaine. Ensuite, ils pénètrent dans le sas proprement dit par une écoutille intermédiaire. Le sas, plus petit, comporte un éclairage, des rampes et des interfaces pour le branchement des combinaisons aux réseaux électrique, informatique et de communication de la Station. Une fois à l'intérieur, les astronautes, ferment l'écoutille intermédiaire. La dépressurisation s’effectue et l'écoutille donnant vers l'extérieur peut enfin être ouverte. Dans l'autre sens, le sas est repressurisé à l'aide de réservoirs d’oxygène et d’azote comprimés, situés sur l'extérieur du module Quest. 3, record 8, French, - sas%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sas du matériel : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 5, record 8, French, - sas%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fait accompli
1, record 9, English, fait%20accompli
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- accomplished fact 2, record 9, English, accomplished%20fact
correct
- done deal 3, record 9, English, done%20deal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fait accompli: a thing accomplished and presumably irreversible; an accomplished fact. 1, record 9, English, - fait%20accompli
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When there was no longer any chance of reducing the revolting colonies which fought with the help of volunteers from abroad, the British Government ... entered into negotiations with them and eventually acquiesced in the fait accompli by concluding with the young American confederation, first a preliminary and then a definitive peace treaty at Paris ... 4, record 9, English, - fait%20accompli
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fait accompli
1, record 9, French, fait%20accompli
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fait sur lequel il n’y a plus à revenir. 2, record 9, French, - fait%20accompli
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 3 novembre 1903, se produisit le soulèvement du peuple panaméen aidé par la marine américaine. Trois jours plus tard, la République de Panama vit le jour, le gouvernement des États-Unis la reconnut aussitôt comme État nouveau [...] et la Colombie fut mise devant le fait accompli. 3, record 9, French, - fait%20accompli
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- hecho consumado
1, record 9, Spanish, hecho%20consumado
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- situación de hecho 1, record 9, Spanish, situaci%C3%B3n%20de%20hecho
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-03-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Equipment and Modernization Plan
1, record 10, English, Equipment%20and%20Modernization%20Plan
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jean Monnet. Equipment and Modernization Plan. Paris. 1, record 10, English, - Equipment%20and%20Modernization%20Plan
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Equipment and Modernisation Plan
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- plan d’équipement et de modernisation
1, record 10, French, plan%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20modernisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De 1947 à 1951, la situation économique s’améliore sensiblement. Le 1er plan d’équipement de modernisation s’exécute bien, grâce en particulier à l'aide américaine résultant du plan Marshall, appliqué depuis 1948. La production industrielle dépasse en 1950 son niveau de 1929. Le rationnement alimentaire est supprimé en 1949. La reconstruction est terminée. 2, record 10, French, - plan%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20modernisation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La France a nationalisé les grands moyens de production que constituent l’énergie les transports, les grandes banques et assurances et quelques grandes entreprises industrielles. En 1947 un premier plan d’équipement et de modernisation est lancé; un second suit en 1952. Ils visent à développer 6 secteurs jugés prioritaires et permettent d’accompagner la forte croissance des trente glorieuses. 3, record 10, French, - plan%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20modernisation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il revient aux plans d’équipement et de modernisation de déterminer la mesure des investissements à faire dans les divers domaines de l’activité économique. 4, record 10, French, - plan%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20modernisation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-02-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- debt-for-nature swap
1, record 11, English, debt%2Dfor%2Dnature%20swap
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Swap arranged by private conservation group to use the proceeds of debt conversions to finance conversation projects relating to valuable park land or tropical forests. 2, record 11, English, - debt%2Dfor%2Dnature%20swap
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- échange dette/nature
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9change%20dette%2Fnature
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- troc nature contre dette 2, record 11, French, troc%20nature%20contre%20dette
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accord international qui prévoit une remise de dette accordée à certains pays du tiers monde contre des actions en faveur de la protection de la nature. 3, record 11, French, - %C3%A9change%20dette%2Fnature
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le premier exemple de ce type d’échange remonte à juillet 1987 et consistait en une aide américaine en direction de la Bolivie. 3, record 11, French, - %C3%A9change%20dette%2Fnature
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- conversión de la deuda en medidas de protección de los recursos naturales.
1, record 11, Spanish, conversi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20deuda%20en%20medidas%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20recursos%20naturales%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-08-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cell
1, record 12, English, cell
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cellule
1, record 12, French, cellule
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une entreprise américaine, «Lemna Corporation», a breveté un système pour le traitement secondaire et tertiaire des eaux à l'aide de lenticules [...] Ce système exploite à la base la conception des étangs conventionnels en y ajoutant une matrice flottante qui sépare la surface des bassins en cellules où se développent les lenticules. Ces compartiments retiennent les lenticules qui autrement seraient éparpillées par le vent. 2, record 12, French, - cellule
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Depuis quelques années, ce problème est contourné par l’installation de barrières flottantes de façon à quadriller les étangs en cellules. 3, record 12, French, - cellule
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-02-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- United States aid 1, record 13, English, United%20States%20aid
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- aide américaine
1, record 13, French, aide%20am%C3%A9ricaine
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-07-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- new state
1, record 14, English, new%20state
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- nascent state 2, record 14, English, nascent%20state
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contemporary world no longer contains inhabited territory which is not already part of an existing state (except for South West Africa which is a special case), so that today a "new" state can spring only from an existing state or states. The only internationally accepted measure of its separate identity from the former state is provided by recognition ... The emergence of a new state from an existing state is, generally speaking, the result of political struggle and, frequently, of armed conflict ... 1, record 14, English, - new%20state
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the case of nascent States, recognition raises many problems for the recognising States; first, because of the merging of the new State with its new Government and the difficulty of recognising the one without recognising the other; secondly, most States prefer, in the matter of recognition of nascent States, to be as non-committal as possible and to preface the date of recognition de jure by a state of recognition de facto. 2, record 14, English, - new%20state
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- état nouveau
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9tat%20nouveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le 3 novembre 1903, se produisit le soulèvement du peuple panaméen aidé par la marine américaine. Trois jours plus tard, la République de Panama vit le jour, le gouvernement des États-Unis la reconnut aussitôt comme État nouveau et la Colombie fut mise devant le fait accompli. 1, record 14, French, - %C3%A9tat%20nouveau
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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