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BALAYAGE PARTICULES [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- surface sweep
1, record 1, English, surface%20sweep
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- surface sweeping 2, record 1, English, surface%20sweeping
correct
- crosswash 3, record 1, English, crosswash
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the surface sweep speeds up the rinse; the use of raw water reduces consumption of filtered wash-water and therefore also saves the electricity otherwise required for pumping. 2, record 1, English, - surface%20sweep
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balayage en surface
1, record 1, French, balayage%20en%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- balayage de surface 2, record 1, French, balayage%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction d’eau à filtrer, par des trous pratiqués à la base de la goulotte en «V» située face à la goulotte d’évacuation de l'eau de lavage assure un balayage en surface qui pousse à l'égout les impuretés en éliminant tout point à vitesse horizontale nulle où les particules détachées pourraient redécanter. 1, record 1, French, - balayage%20en%20surface
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lithic clast
1, record 2, English, lithic%20clast
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lithoclast 2, record 2, English, lithoclast
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In shape, lithic clasts range from angular ... to well rounded ..., but most are subangular to subrounded ... 3, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Lithoclast" is used to imply a rock fragment derived from outside the basin of carbonate deposition by erosion and transport. 4, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lithic clast: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - lithic%20clast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- claste lithique
1, record 2, French, claste%20lithique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lithoclaste 2, record 2, French, lithoclaste
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grain souvent composite quelquefois polygénique dont les composants et la structure permettent d’identifier un fragment de roche ou de sédiment plus ou moins lithifié quelle que soit sa nature [...] 3, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour déterminer leur origine probable, par exemple des agrégats de particules de sol, des clastes lithiques(lithoclastes) ou d’autres constituants, il faut les examiner un à la fois par MEB [microscopie électronique à balayage]. 4, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les lithoclastes ont souvent des contours anguleux et la surface externe tronque les éléments ou les structures internes. 3, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lithoclaste : Terme désignant n’importe quel fragment de roche, mais également réservé aux débris de roches sédimentaires carbonatées remaniés dans un sédiment lui-même carbonaté. 5, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
claste lithique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - claste%20lithique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sweeping
1, record 3, English, sweeping
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- brushing 2, record 3, English, brushing
correct, noun
- sooping 3, record 3, English, sooping
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The element of a game that requires one or several players of a team to brush or sweep the ice sheet ahead of a delivered rock, more or less vigourously, depending on whether they wish to speed or slow its course, or to prevent it from deviating from its path. 4, record 3, English, - sweeping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The action of sweeping or brushing the sheet in front of a delivered rock to make it slide faster on the ice or prevent it from running out of the intended path. 5, record 3, English, - sweeping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Curlers have the choice of playing with a broom (sweeping) or a brush (brushing) to clear away ice particles and slicken the ice in front of a running stone. 5, record 3, English, - sweeping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No sweeping is permitted in wheelchair curling. 6, record 3, English, - sweeping
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balayage
1, record 3, French, balayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- brossage 2, record 3, French, brossage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément du jeu qui consiste, pour un ou plusieurs joueurs d’une équipe, à brosser la piste plus ou moins vigoureusement sur la trajectoire d’une pierre lancée soit pour en prolonger le mouvement, soit pour empêcher la pierre de dévier de la trajectoire qui lui a été impartie. 3, record 3, French, - balayage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Action de balayer ou brosser la piste devant une pierre lancée pour accélérer son mouvement ou l’empêcher de dévier de la trajectoire qui lui a été impartie. 3, record 3, French, - balayage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les curleurs ont le choix d’utiliser un balai(balayage) ou une brosse(brossage) pour libérer la trajectoire d’une pierre des particules de glace qui peuvent s’y trouver ou pour rendre plus lisse la surface de glissement. 4, record 3, French, - balayage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aucun balayage n’est autorisé au curling en fauteuil roulant. 5, record 3, French, - balayage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scanning imaging absorption spectrometer for atmospheric cartography
1, record 4, English, scanning%20imaging%20absorption%20spectrometer%20for%20atmospheric%20cartography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SCIAMACHY 1, record 4, English, SCIAMACHY
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SCIAMACHY (Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Cartography) is a spectrometer designed to measure sunlight transmitted, reflected and scattered by the earth's atmosphere or surface in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared wavelength region (240-2380 nm) at moderate spectral resolution (0,2-1,5 nm). 2, record 4, English, - scanning%20imaging%20absorption%20spectrometer%20for%20atmospheric%20cartography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- spectromètre d’absorption à balayage et prise d’images pour la cartographie de l’atmosphère
1, record 4, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20d%26rsquo%3Babsorption%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20et%20prise%20d%26rsquo%3Bimages%20pour%20la%20cartographie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Batmosph%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SCIAMACHY 1, record 4, French, SCIAMACHY
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SCIAMACHY notamment est un instrument remarquable : ce spectromètre d’absorption à balayage et de prise d’images pour la cartographie de l'atmosphère sondera cette dernière pour y repérer l'ozone, les gaz à l'état de trace et d’autres espèces chimiques, déterminera la quantité globale de ces gaz et leur répartition à différentes altitudes, et analysera les nuages et les particules de poussière. Il fera également apparaître les conséquences des feux de forêt, des rejets industriels dans l'atmosphère, des brumes arctiques, des tempêtes de poussière et des éruptions volcaniques. 2, record 4, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20d%26rsquo%3Babsorption%20%C3%A0%20balayage%20et%20prise%20d%26rsquo%3Bimages%20pour%20la%20cartographie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Batmosph%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Brinkmann Microtrac
1, record 5, English, Brinkmann%20Microtrac
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Microtrac Brinkmann
1, record 5, French, Microtrac%20Brinkmann
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut citer d’autres appareillages utilisant les techniques de balayage de courants de particules en suspension :-2010 de Brinkmann 1, record 5, French, - Microtrac%20Brinkmann
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Microtrac possède la particularité de combiner le principe LALLS (Low Angle Laser Light Scattering) avec une diffusion de 90,5° à trois longueurs d’onde, et des polarités orthogonales permettant d’atteindre un degré de finesse dépassant celui que l’on peut d’ordinaire attendre de la seule diffusion vers l’avant. 1, record 5, French, - Microtrac%20Brinkmann
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Microtrac Brinkmann appartient à la classe des analyseurs granulométriques. 1, record 5, French, - Microtrac%20Brinkmann
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scavenging of particulate materials
1, record 6, English, scavenging%20of%20particulate%20materials
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- particulate scavenging
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balayage de particules
1, record 6, French, balayage%20de%20particules
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- horizontal speed 1, record 7, English, horizontal%20speed
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raw water, introduced through orifices located at the base of the "V" channel opposite the wash-water discharge channel, sweeps the surface and pushes the impurities towards the drain while eliminating any point at zero horizontal speed where detached particles might resettle. 1, record 7, English, - horizontal%20speed
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vitesse horizontale
1, record 7, French, vitesse%20horizontale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction d’eau à filtrer, par des trous pratiqués à la base de la goulotte en «V» située face à la goulotte d’évacuation de l'eau de lavage assure un balayage en surface qui pousse à l'égout les impuretés en éliminant tout point à vitesse horizontale nulle où les particules détachées pourraient redécanter. 1, record 7, French, - vitesse%20horizontale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- resettle
1, record 8, English, resettle
verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raw water, introduced through orifices located at the base of the "V" channel opposite the wash-water discharge channel, sweeps the surface and pushes the impurities towards the drain while eliminating any point at zero horizontal speed where detached particles might resettle. 1, record 8, English, - resettle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- redécanter
1, record 8, French, red%C3%A9canter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction d’eau à filtrer, par des trous pratiqués à la base de la goulotte en «V» située face à la goulotte d’évacuation de l'eau de lavage assure un balayage en surface qui pousse à l'égout les impuretés en éliminant tout point à vitesse horizontale nulle où les particules détachées pourraient redécanter. 1, record 8, French, - red%C3%A9canter
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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