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FORCE OPPOSITION [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- opposing force
1, record 1, English, opposing%20force
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OPFOR 2, record 1, English, OPFOR
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
opposing forces: Forces used in an enemy role during NATO exercises. 1, record 1, English, - opposing%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opposing force; OPFOR: The plural form of this designation (opposing forces) and the plural definition are standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - opposing%20force
Record 1, Key term(s)
- opposing forces
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force d'opposition
1, record 1, French, force%20d%27opposition
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forces d’opposition : Forces jouant le rôle de l’ennemi dans les exercices OTAN. 1, record 1, French, - force%20d%27opposition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force d’opposition : La désignation au pluriel(forces d’opposition) et la définition au pluriel sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - force%20d%27opposition
Record 1, Key term(s)
- forces d’opposition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- combat search and rescue
1, record 2, English, combat%20search%20and%20rescue
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CSAR 2, record 2, English, CSAR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of specific tactics, techniques and procedures by dedicated forces to recover isolated personnel, the latter being trained and appropriately equipped to receive this support, from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 3, record 2, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combat search and rescue; CSAR: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
combat search and rescue; CSAR: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recherche et sauvetage de combat
1, record 2, French, recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RESCO 2, record 2, French, RESCO
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi de tactiques, de techniques [et] de procédures particulières par une force spécialisée afin de récupérer du personnel isolé qui est entraîné et bien équipé pour recevoir ce soutien dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 3, record 2, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recherche et sauvetage de combat; RESCO : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
recherche et sauvetage de combat; RESCO : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- combat recovery
1, record 3, English, combat%20recovery
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CR 2, record 3, English, CR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recovery by conventional forces of isolated personnel from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 3, record 3, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat recovery, either the recovery force, or the isolated personnel, or both, have not been trained in combat search and rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures. 3, record 3, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
combat recovery; CR: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 4, record 3, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
combat recovery; CR: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 3, English, - combat%20recovery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- récupération au combat
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RC 2, record 3, French, RC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- CR 3, record 3, French, CR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récupération par une force classique d’un personnel isolé se trouvant dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lors d’une récupération au combat, la force de récupération ou le personnel isolé, ou les deux, n’ont reçu aucun entraînement sur les tactiques, les techniques ou les procédures de recherche et de sauvetage de combat. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
récupération au combat; RC : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
récupération au combat; CR : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Military Strategy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ceasefire violation
1, record 4, English, ceasefire%20violation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CFV 2, record 4, English, CFV
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ceasefire violation; CFV: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - ceasefire%20violation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cease-fire violation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Stratégie militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- violation du cessez-le-feu
1, record 4, French, violation%20du%20cessez%2Dle%2Dfeu
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CFV 2, record 4, French, CFV
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les actions menées par les divers groupes rebelles en violation du cessez-le-feu, qu'il s’agisse des forces de l'opposition armée congolaise ou d’autres groupes armés [...] n’ ont pas été présentées comme des recours à la force prohibés par la Charte des Nations Unies. 3, record 4, French, - violation%20du%20cessez%2Dle%2Dfeu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
violation du cessez-le-feu; CFV : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - violation%20du%20cessez%2Dle%2Dfeu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Land Forces
- Naval Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- amphibious operation
1, record 5, English, amphibious%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military operation launched from the sea by a naval and landing force embarked in ships or craft, with the principal purpose of projecting the landing force ashore tactically into an environment ranging from permissive to hostile. 2, record 5, English, - amphibious%20operation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious operation : designation and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - amphibious%20operation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Forces terrestres
- Forces navales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- opération amphibie
1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9ration%20amphibie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération militaire lancée à partir de la mer par une force maritime et de débarquement embarquée sur des bâtiments ou engins, dont l'objectif principal est la projection tactique de cette force de débarquement dans un environnement dont la nature peut varier de l'absence d’opposition à l'hostilité. 2, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20amphibie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération amphibie : désignation et définition normalisées par l’OTAN; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20amphibie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
- Ejército de tierra
- Fuerzas navales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- operación anfibia
1, record 5, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20anfibia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ataque lanzado desde el mar por fuerzas navales y fuerzas de desembarco, embarcadas en buques y aeronaves que implica el desembarco en una costa hostil o potencialmente hostil. 1, record 5, Spanish, - operaci%C3%B3n%20anfibia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- direct approach
1, record 6, English, direct%20approach
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, an operational approach that consists in attacking the opposing force's centre of gravity by applying combat power directly against it. 1, record 6, English, - direct%20approach
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direct approach: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - direct%20approach
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- approche directe
1, record 6, French, approche%20directe
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre des opérations terrestres, approche opérationnelle qui consiste à attaquer le centre de gravité d’une force d’opposition en appliquant directement une puissance de combat contre celui-ci. 1, record 6, French, - approche%20directe
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche directe : désignation et définition normalisées par l’OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - approche%20directe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Tactics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- occupy
1, record 7, English, occupy
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To position a force in a specified area or location that is free of active opposition. 2, record 7, English, - occupy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a mission/task verb. 2, record 7, English, - occupy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
occupy: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 7, English, - occupy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Tactique militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- occuper
1, record 7, French, occuper
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Placer une force dans une zone ou un endroit donnés où il n’ y a pas d’opposition active. 2, record 7, French, - occuper
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’un verbe à utiliser pour la planification des missions ou des tâches. 2, record 7, French, - occuper
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
occuper : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 7, French, - occuper
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Guerilla Warfare
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rebel opposition force
1, record 8, English, rebel%20opposition%20force
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main rebel opposition force disavowed the use of weapons that killed indiscriminately. 2, record 8, English, - rebel%20opposition%20force
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Guérilla
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- force rebelle d’opposition
1, record 8, French, force%20rebelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- force d’opposition rebelle 2, record 8, French, force%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition%20%20rebelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les acteurs non étatiques peuvent comprendre n’importe lesquels des types suivants de groupes et d’organisations : organisations non gouvernementales, sociétés multinationales, médias internationaux, groupes armés (forces d’opposition rebelles, milices, seigneurs de guerre, insurgés et sociétés militaires privées), organisations terroristes, organisations criminelles, groupes religieux, organismes à vocation environnementale et collectivités des diasporas transnationales. 1, record 8, French, - force%20rebelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- riding-off
1, record 9, English, riding%2Doff
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The manoeuvre of an escort ship to interpose itself between an escorted unit or units and an opposing force to cause the latter to turn away. 1, record 9, English, - riding%2Doff
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
riding-off: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 9, English, - riding%2Doff
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dégagement
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9gagement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre d’un bâtiment d’escorte qui vise à s’interposer entre un ou des navires escortés et une force d’opposition pour obliger celle-ci à dégager. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9gagement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégagement : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9gagement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lunar tide
1, record 10, English, lunar%20tide
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the tide due solely to the tide-producing forces of the Moon, as distinguished from that part caused by the forces of the Sun. 2, record 10, English, - lunar%20tide
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- marée lunaire
1, record 10, French, mar%C3%A9e%20lunaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la marée astronomique correspondant à la force génératrice de la marée due à la Lune, par opposition à marée solaire. 2, record 10, French, - mar%C3%A9e%20lunaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- solar tide
1, record 11, English, solar%20tide
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the tide due solely to the tide-producing forces of the Sun, as distinguished from that part caused by the forces of the Moon. 2, record 11, English, - solar%20tide
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- marée solaire
1, record 11, French, mar%C3%A9e%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la marée astronomique correspondant à la force génératrice de la marée due au Soleil, par opposition à marée lunaire. 2, record 11, French, - mar%C3%A9e%20solaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2014-07-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- opposition militia forces
1, record 12, English, opposition%20militia%20forces
correct, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- OMF 2, record 12, English, OMF
correct, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opposition militia forces; OMF: term and abbreviation standardized by NATO. 3, record 12, English, - opposition%20militia%20forces
Record 12, Key term(s)
- opposition militia force
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- forces de milices d’opposition
1, record 12, French, forces%20de%20milices%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
correct, feminine noun, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- OMF 2, record 12, French, OMF
correct, feminine noun, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forces de milices d’opposition; OMF : terme et abréviation normalisés par l’OTAN. 3, record 12, French, - forces%20de%20milices%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
Record 12, Key term(s)
- force de milices d’opposition
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- persistent
1, record 13, English, persistent
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
persistent: A term used to characterize "radicals" which have lifetimes of several minutes or greater in dilute solution in inert solvents. Persistence is a kinetic or reactivity property. In contrast, radical "stability," which is a thermodynamic property, is expressed in terms of the C-H bond strength of the appropriate hydrocarbon. The lifetime of a radical is profoundly influenced by steric shielding of the radical centre by bulky substituents. 1, record 13, English, - persistent
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- persistant
1, record 13, French, persistant
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
persistant : Terme utilisé pour caractériser des radicaux dont les temps de vie sont de plusieurs minutes ou plus, en solution diluée dans des solvants inertes. La persistance est une propriété cinétique ou de réactivité. Par opposition, la «stabilité» d’un radical, qui est une propriété thermodynamique, est exprimée en fonction de la force de la liaison C-H de l'hydrocarbure approprié. Le temps de vie d’un radical est fortement influencé par le blindage du centre radicalaire par des substituants volumineux. 1, record 13, French, - persistant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- persistente
1, record 13, Spanish, persistente
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de la] cualidad de los productos químicos que requieren un largo período de tiempo de degradación o inactivación, tales como algunos plaguicidas. 1, record 13, Spanish, - persistente
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las sustancias persistentes pueden llegar a concentrarse peligrosamente en los tejidos de los organismos que ocupan el extremo superior de la cadena alimentaria. 1, record 13, Spanish, - persistente
Record 14 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Oil Drilling
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- centipoise
1, record 14, English, centipoise
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- cp 2, record 14, English, cp
correct
- cP 3, record 14, English, cP
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of viscosity equal to one-hundredth (0.01) of a poise. 4, record 14, English, - centipoise
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The millipascal-second is used in SI. 5, record 14, English, - centipoise
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- centipoise
1, record 14, French, centipoise
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- cP 2, record 14, French, cP
correct
- cPo 3, record 14, French, cPo
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] centième partie d’un poise. Unité CGS de viscosité dynamique par opposition au stoke(ou centistoke), unité de viscosité cinématique. C'est la force par unité de surface, requise pour maintenir l'unité de vitesse entre deux plans parallèles séparés par un centimètre de fluide(dynes-secondes par cm²). Le centipoise est l'unité la plus commode à utiliser en pétrochimie et dans la technique des boues de forage. 4, record 14, French, - centipoise
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En SI on utilise le millipascal-seconde. 5, record 14, French, - centipoise
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’unité SI de viscosité dynamique est le pascal-seconde (voir cette fiche). Le poise et le centipoise ne doivent plus être utilisés. 6, record 14, French, - centipoise
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
1 centipoise = 1,0 mPa/s. 7, record 14, French, - centipoise
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- centipoise
1, record 14, Spanish, centipoise
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centésima parte de un poise, el cual a su vez es la unidad de medida de viscosidad equivalente a una dina por segundo y por centímetro cuadrado. 2, record 14, Spanish, - centipoise
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-06-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
- Electrometallurgy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- open circuit voltage
1, record 15, English, open%20circuit%20voltage
correct, United States
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- open-circuit voltage 2, record 15, English, open%2Dcircuit%20voltage
correct
- off-load voltage 3, record 15, English, off%2Dload%20voltage
correct, Great Britain
- off load voltage 1, record 15, English, off%20load%20voltage
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The potential difference between cell or battery terminals when the circuit is open. 1, record 15, English, - open%20circuit%20voltage
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
- Électrométallurgie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- force électromotrice
1, record 15, French, force%20%C3%A9lectromotrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- f.é.m. 2, record 15, French, f%2E%C3%A9%2Em%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- tension à circuit ouvert 3, record 15, French, tension%20%C3%A0%20circuit%20ouvert
correct, feminine noun
- tension à vide 4, record 15, French, tension%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La force électromotrice d’un générateur n’ est rien d’autre que la différence de potentiel à ses bornes lorsqu'il ne débite aucun courant. En mettant la sortie du générateur en opposition avec une différence de potentiel réglable et connue(Vcb), la force électromotrice peut être déterminée. 5, record 15, French, - force%20%C3%A9lectromotrice
Record 15, Key term(s)
- CEI-50-50
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroquímica
- Electrometalurgia
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza electromotriz
1, record 15, Spanish, fuerza%20electromotriz
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- tensión en circuito abierto 1, record 15, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3n%20en%20circuito%20abierto
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- non-conventional assisted recovery
1, record 16, English, non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- NAR 1, record 16, English, NAR
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recovery by non-conventional forces of isolated personnel from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 1, record 16, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non-conventional forces include special operations forces, indigenous forces, and surrogates. 1, record 16, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In non-conventional assisted recovery, the isolated personnel have not been trained in combat search and rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures. 1, record 16, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
non-conventional assisted recovery; NAR: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 16, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- récupération assistée non classique
1, record 16, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- RANC 1, record 16, French, RANC
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récupération, par une force non classique, de personnes isolées qui se trouvent dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 1, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les forces non classiques comprennent les forces d’opérations spéciales, les forces locales et les forces auxiliaires. 1, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lors d’une récupération non classique, le personnel isolé n’a reçu aucun entraînement sur les tactiques, les techniques et les procédures de recherche et de sauvetage de combat. 1, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
récupération assistée non classique; RANC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Military Organization
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- opposition force
1, record 17, English, opposition%20force
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The authors use data gleaned from their research in Northern Uganda, Mozambique and Sierra Leone to show how and where girls are used in fighting forces. They reveal how governments conceal the use of girls in their own militaries, while at the same time pointing to their presence in opposition forces. 1, record 17, English, - opposition%20force
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Organisation militaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- groupe d’opposition
1, record 17, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- force d'opposition 1, record 17, French, force%20d%27opposition
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les auteures, à partir des informations recueillies au cours de leur travail d’enquête dans le nord de l’Ouganda, en Sierra Leone et au Mozambique, montrent de quelle manière et dans quels groupes et forces armés des fillessont incorporées. Elles révèlent comment les gouvernements camouflent l’utilisation de filles par leurs propres forces armées, tout en dénonçant haut et fort leur présence dans les rangs des groupes d’opposition. 1, record 17, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- sidecling hold
1, record 18, English, sidecling%20hold
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- side-pull 2, record 18, English, side%2Dpull
correct
- side hold 3, record 18, English, side%20hold
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hold that is grasped sideways. 4, record 18, English, - sidecling%20hold
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... diagonal or vertical edges you can pull sideways on, either toward your body or away from it. 3, record 18, English, - sidecling%20hold
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... side-pulls are very secure. You usually have to counter balance with your feet, pressing them into the rock as you pull on the side-pull hold. This is called opposition and is used a lot in climbing. 4, record 18, English, - sidecling%20hold
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- prise verticale
1, record 18, French, prise%20verticale
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour utiliser une prise verticale, il est nécessaire d’exercer une traction perpendiculaire à cette prise; celle-ci ne pouvant être équilibrée par la simple gravité, le grimpeur devra créer une force qui contrebalance par exemple par une poussée des pieds en sens contraire. [...] il grimpe en opposition. 1, record 18, French, - prise%20verticale
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2009-10-21
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- Land Forces
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- armed opposition group
1, record 19, English, armed%20opposition%20group
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- armed opposition force 2, record 19, English, armed%20opposition%20force
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... armed opposition groups exercising effective power over a significant segment of population and conducting sustained organized armed hostilities may for both conceptual and legal reasons be considered capable of violating human rights ... 1, record 19, English, - armed%20opposition%20group
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Forces terrestres
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- groupe d’opposition armé
1, record 19, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition%20arm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- force d’opposition armée 2, record 19, French, force%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition%20%20arm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on peut, pour des raisons d’ordre conceptuel et juridique, considérer que les groupes d’opposition armée qui exercent un pouvoir effectif sur un segment important de la population et qui se livrent à des opérations armées organisées et soutenues , sont capables de perpétrer des violations des droits humains [...] 1, record 19, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bopposition%20arm%C3%A9
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Land Forces
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- direct supporting fire
1, record 20, English, direct%20supporting%20fire
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fire delivered in support of part of a force, as opposed to general supporting fire which is delivered in support of the force as a whole. 1, record 20, English, - direct%20supporting%20fire
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direct supporting fire: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 20, English, - direct%20supporting%20fire
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Forces terrestres
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- tir d’appui direct
1, record 20, French, tir%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui%20direct
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tir effectué en appui à une partie d’une force, par opposition au tir de soutien d’ensemble qui est effectué en appui d’une force dans son ensemble. 1, record 20, French, - tir%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui%20direct
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tir d’appui direct : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 20, French, - tir%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui%20direct
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
- Ejército de tierra
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuego de apoyo directo
1, record 20, Spanish, fuego%20de%20apoyo%20directo
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuego que se realiza en apoyo de una parte de las fuerzas y que es diferente del fuego de apoyo general que se hace para apoyar a la fuerza como un todo. 1, record 20, Spanish, - fuego%20de%20apoyo%20directo
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-10-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- dynamic vibration absorber
1, record 21, English, dynamic%20vibration%20absorber
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for reducing vibrations of a primary system over a desired frequency range by the transfer of energy to an auxiliary system in resonance so tuned that the force exerted by the auxiliary system is opposite in phase to the force acting on the primary system. 1, record 21, English, - dynamic%20vibration%20absorber
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dynamic vibration absorbers may be damped or undamped, but damping is not the primary purpose. 1, record 21, English, - dynamic%20vibration%20absorber
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- absorbeur dynamique de vibrations
1, record 21, French, absorbeur%20dynamique%20de%20vibrations
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui réduit les vibrations d’un système primaire dans une gamme de fréquences désirée en transférant de l'énergie à un système auxiliaire en résonance qui est accordé de façon que la force exercée par le système auxiliaire soit en opposition de phase avec la force agissant sur le système primaire. 1, record 21, French, - absorbeur%20dynamique%20de%20vibrations
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’absorbeur dynamique de vibrations peut être amorti ou non, mais l’amortissement n’est pas l’objet principal. 1, record 21, French, - absorbeur%20dynamique%20de%20vibrations
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1989-12-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Boxing
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- reaction bag 1, record 22, English, reaction%20bag
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Boxe
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- ballon exerciseur de réactions
1, record 22, French, ballon%20exerciseur%20de%20r%C3%A9actions
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ballon qui sert à exercer la capacité de réaction du boxeur(par opposition au "speed bag", qui sert à exercer sa vitesse, et au "heavy bag", qui sert à exercer sa force). 1, record 22, French, - ballon%20exerciseur%20de%20r%C3%A9actions
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1981-11-26
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Electric Motors
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- transverse flux linear motor 1, record 23, English, transverse%20flux%20linear%20motor
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- transverse flux machine 1, record 23, English, transverse%20flux%20machine
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Moteurs électriques
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- moteur linéaire à flux transversal 1, record 23, French, moteur%20lin%C3%A9aire%20%C3%A0%20flux%20transversal
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moteur linéaire dont les lignes de force du champ magnétique se ferment dans un plan perpendiculaire au déplacement(par opposition au moteur linéaire dit "classique" où le plan est parallèle au déplacement comme d’est le cas dans les moteurs rotatifs). Ce type de moteur est étudié surtout pour les forces autres que celles qui provoquent le déplacement, c. à. d. les forces pouvant aider le guidage et la sustentation. 1, record 23, French, - moteur%20lin%C3%A9aire%20%C3%A0%20flux%20transversal
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1979-01-17
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- free vortex
1, record 24, English, free%20vortex
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consider the effect of rotating a right-circular cylinder (...) about its axis with a peripheral velocity (...) in a fluid otherwise at rest. The fluid in contact with the surface of the cylinder rotates with the cylinder. Fluid at greater radius is also set in motion in concentric circles with velocity diminishing as the radius increase. This type of fluid motion, in which the velocity varies inversely as the radius, is referred to as a free vortex. 1, record 24, English, - free%20vortex
Record 24, Key term(s)
- free vortices
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- vortex libre
1, record 24, French, vortex%20libre
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à "vortex forcé". 2, record 24, French, - vortex%20libre
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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