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BALADEURS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- subnotebook
1, record 1, English, subnotebook
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sub-notebook computer 2, record 1, English, sub%2Dnotebook%20computer
correct
- subnotebook computer 3, record 1, English, subnotebook%20computer
correct
- ultraportable 4, record 1, English, ultraportable
see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable computer that is smaller than a notebook computer. 5, record 1, English, - subnotebook
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ultraportable: Some authors emphasize the portability of an ultraportable rather than its size. However, advances in mobile computing technology have resulted in much smaller and lighter components, such that there is no longer a meaningful difference between computers of different weight classes. Differences in naming often result from manufacturer preference and marketing rather than from technical differences between products. 6, record 1, English, - subnotebook
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sub-notebook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ultraportable
1, record 1, French, ultraportable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ordinateur ultraportable 2, record 1, French, ordinateur%20ultraportable
correct, masculine noun
- ultraportatif 3, record 1, French, ultraportatif
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur ultraportatif 3, record 1, French, ordinateur%20ultraportatif
correct, masculine noun
- mini bloc-notes 3, record 1, French, mini%20bloc%2Dnotes
correct, masculine noun
- minibloc-notes 4, record 1, French, minibloc%2Dnotes
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur minibloc-notes 4, record 1, French, ordinateur%20minibloc%2Dnotes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] grâce aux progrès récents de la miniaturisation, on a aujourd’hui des ultraportables qui pèsent moins de 2 kilos à des tarifs à peu près abordables. Certes, l'écran est plus petit(autour de 12 pouces) mais c'est déjà très bien surtout si on le compare aux 4 pouces des baladeurs vidéo que l'ultraportable remplace avantageusement. 2, record 1, French, - ultraportable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- subportátil
1, record 1, Spanish, subport%C3%A1til
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un(a) subportátil es una computadora u ordenador portátil con un tamaño menor, manteniendo las características. 1, record 1, Spanish, - subport%C3%A1til
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mobile learning
1, record 2, English, mobile%20learning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- m-learning 1, record 2, English, m%2Dlearning
correct
- wireless e-learning 2, record 2, English, wireless%20e%2Dlearning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mobile learning (m-learning) is education via the Internet or network using personal mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones to obtain learning materials through mobile apps, social interactions and online educational hubs. It is flexible, allowing students access to education anywhere, anytime. 3, record 2, English, - mobile%20learning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage mobile
1, record 2, French, apprentissage%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- apprentissage en ligne sans fil 2, record 2, French, apprentissage%20en%20ligne%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
- apprentissage électronique sans fil 3, record 2, French, apprentissage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apprentissage mobile est un moyen moderne de compléter le processus d’apprentissage grâce à des appareils mobiles, tels que les ordinateurs de poche, [les] tablettes numériques, [les] baladeurs MP3, [les] téléphones intelligents et [les] portables. Personnel, portable, collaboratif, interactif, adapté au lieu et au contexte, l'apprentissage mobile a des qualités spécifiques qui le distinguent de l'apprentissage à distance classique. Il privilégie «l'apprentissage juste à temps» et une transmission des connaissances qui peut être effectuée en tout lieu et à tout moment. 1, record 2, French, - apprentissage%20mobile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprendizaje electrónico inalámbrico
1, record 2, Spanish, aprendizaje%20electr%C3%B3nico%20inal%C3%A1mbrico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- portable digital audio player
1, record 3, English, portable%20digital%20audio%20player
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- digital audio player 2, record 3, English, digital%20audio%20player
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small portable device used for the storage, organization and playing of digital audio files, such as MP3's. 3, record 3, English, - portable%20digital%20audio%20player
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MP3 players, including audio versions of the iPOD (iPOD: a trade name for Apple Inc.) are a type of portable digital audio player. 3, record 3, English, - portable%20digital%20audio%20player
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Radiodiffusion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- baladeur audionumérique
1, record 3, French, baladeur%20audionum%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- lecteur audionumérique 2, record 3, French, lecteur%20audionum%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit appareil portatif destiné au stockage, à la gestion et à la lecture de fichiers audionumériques tels que les MP3. 3, record 3, French, - baladeur%20audionum%C3%A9rique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les types de baladeurs audionumériques, on reconnaîtra les lecteurs MP3 dont les modèles iPOD(marque déposée de Apple Inc.). 4, record 3, French, - baladeur%20audionum%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bearing preloading
1, record 4, English, bearing%20preloading
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To avoid one bearing preloading another due to thermal expansion or inaccurate installation a shaft is usually supported by one floating and one locating bearing. 1, record 4, English, - bearing%20preloading
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- précontrainte des roulements
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9contrainte%20des%20roulements
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réviser une boîte de vitesses : comprenant dépose-pose boîte de vitesses, régler le jeu latéral des pignons, régler le centrage des baladeurs, régler la précontrainte des roulements. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9contrainte%20des%20roulements
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cleaner
1, record 5, English, cleaner
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Industries du textile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nettoyeur
1, record 5, French, nettoyeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Système de nettoyage pour cantres circulaires de machines à tricoter. Nettoyeurs baladeurs pour métiers à tisser, sans filtre. Dispositif de nettoyage de cardes. 1, record 5, French, - nettoyeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- latent keeping 1, record 6, English, latent%20keeping
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- latent image keeping 2, record 6, English, latent%20image%20keeping
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stabilité d’image latente
1, record 6, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bimage%20latente
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la stabilité d’image latente(ce que les anglo-saxons appellent "latent keeping"). Cela est particulièrement attractif pour un film amateur qui a tendance à séjourner longtemps dans l'appareil. Il n’ est pas rare d’observer, au banc de filtrage d’un labo de façonnage, des clichés de sapin de Noël au début d’un film, des vues de plage au milieu et un autre sapin de Noël à la fin. Dans ces conditions, il est difficile de garantir une bonne qualité de tirage.(...) Cette stabilité d’image latente est un réel problème pour la photo d’amateur. La réaction produisant les germes d’argent métallique, qui seront amplifiés par le développement, est un effet réversible dans certaines conditions. À l'opposé, des halogénures qui n’ ont pas été insolés peuvent capter des électrons baladeurs et former intempestivement des germes d’image latente. Cela provoquera un voile sur le film développé. 1, record 6, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bimage%20latente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- movable gears 1, record 7, English, movable%20gears
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- baladeurs
1, record 7, French, baladeurs
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- idler gear 1, record 8, English, idler%20gear
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in many cases -- (...) are used to fill the space when the shafts are too far apart to be connected by one pair. 1, record 8, English, - idler%20gear
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- engrenage baladeur 1, record 8, French, engrenage%20baladeur
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les engrenages de l'un des arbres, isolés ou groupés, sont déplaçables sur leur arbre; ils sont dits baladeurs et entraînent ledit arbre en rotation [. ] 1, record 8, French, - engrenage%20baladeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slide
1, record 9, English, slide
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The transmission shaft carries two sliding gears which can slide along the shaft. 1, record 9, English, - slide
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coulisser 1, record 9, French, coulisser
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pignons baladeurs sont des engrenages dont l'alésage est cannelé et ajusté pour coulisser sur l'arbre secondaire. 1, record 9, French, - coulisser
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sliding gear 1, record 10, English, sliding%20gear
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the transmission shaft carries two sliding gears which can slide along the shaft. 1, record 10, English, - sliding%20gear
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pignon baladeur
1, record 10, French, pignon%20baladeur
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'arbre secondaire est un arbre cannelé sur lequel sont montés les pignons baladeurs. Les pignons baladeurs sont des engrenages dont l'alésage est cannelé et ajusté pour coulisser sur l'arbre secondaire. 1, record 10, French, - pignon%20baladeur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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