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FROID/HUMIDE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- raw weather
1, record 1, English, raw%20weather
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unpleasantly cold and damp weather. 1, record 1, English, - raw%20weather
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temps cru
1, record 1, French, temps%20cru
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- temps froid et humide 2, record 1, French, temps%20froid%20et%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temps cru :[Au] Canada, en Belgique et en Suisse, un temps cru se dit pour un temps froid et humide alors qu'en France, c'est un archaïsme. 1, record 1, French, - temps%20cru
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Installations and Equipment (Museums and Heritage)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
- Interior Decorations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- picture frame spacer
1, record 2, English, picture%20frame%20spacer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- frame spacer 1, record 2, English, frame%20spacer
correct
- spacer 2, record 2, English, spacer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spacers elevate the glazing slightly above the textile. This prevents the three-dimensional quality of elements such as embroidery from becoming crushed. It also reduces the risk of moisture condensing on the glazing if the framed textile is advertently exposed to a cold, damp environment (moisture could cause tidelines or mould growth, which could subsequently stain and weaken the textile). 3, record 2, English, - picture%20frame%20spacer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
picture frame spacer; frame spacer; spacer: designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 2, English, - picture%20frame%20spacer
Record 2, Key term(s)
- picture frame spacers
- frame spacers
- spacers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement et équipements (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cale d’espacement
1, record 2, French, cale%20d%26rsquo%3Bespacement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cale 2, record 2, French, cale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation de cales permet de maintenir le vitrage à une courte distance du textile et ainsi de prévenir l'écrasement d’éléments tridimensionnels, comme les broderies. Elle réduit aussi les risques de condensation sur le vitrage, lorsque le textile encadré est exposé, par inadvertance, à un milieu froid et humide(la présence d’humidité pourrait entraîner la formation d’auréoles ou favoriser l'apparition de moisissures, lesquelles peuvent tacher et fragiliser le textile). 3, record 2, French, - cale%20d%26rsquo%3Bespacement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cale d’espacement; cale : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 4, record 2, French, - cale%20d%26rsquo%3Bespacement
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cales d’espacement
- cales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Astrology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Pisces
1, record 3, English, Pisces
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nearing full circle, the zodiac's wheel arrives at Pisces, the fish. Those born under this sign inhabit the zodiac's twelfth house ... Pisces is said to be the most sensitive of signs. 2, record 3, English, - Pisces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mutable Water sign. The symbol is two fish tied together but curving in opposite directions. 3, record 3, English, - Pisces
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Astrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Poissons
1, record 3, French, Poissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l’image des océans que le signe gouverne, la symbolique des Poissons est insondable : on s’y voie, ou on s’y perd [...] Seul l’initié peut s’y reconnaître, à la condition de ne pas parler. 2, record 3, French, - Poissons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Soleil transite ce signe du 19 février au 20 mars. Signe mutable d’hiver. Froid et humide, donc d’eau. Gouverné par Neptune. Lieu d’exaltation de Vénus. 3, record 3, French, - Poissons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Astrología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Piscis
1, record 3, Spanish, Piscis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- galerne
1, record 4, English, galerne
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- galerna 1, record 4, English, galerna
correct
- galerno 1, record 4, English, galerno
correct
- giboulée 2, record 4, English, giboul%C3%A9e
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A squally northwesterly wind, cold, humid, and showery, that occurs in the rear of a low pressure area over the English Channel and off the Atlantic coast of France and northern Spain. 2, record 4, English, - galerne
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- galerne
1, record 4, French, galerne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- galerna 1, record 4, French, galerna
correct, feminine noun
- galerno 1, record 4, French, galerno
feminine noun
- galerneau 2, record 4, French, galerneau
see observation
- galarneau 2, record 4, French, galarneau
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent impétueux du nord-ouest, froid, humide et pluvieux qui se produit à l'arrière d’une dépression sur la manche et près des côtes de France et d’Espagne du Nord. 1, record 4, French, - galerne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sources consultées ne nous ont pas permis de déterminer le genre de «galerneau» et de «galarneau». 3, record 4, French, - galerne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chilblain
1, record 5, English, chilblain
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- erythema pernio 2, record 5, English, erythema%20pernio
correct
- perniosis 3, record 5, English, perniosis
correct
- pernio 2, record 5, English, pernio
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonfreezing cold injury which, while painful, causes little or no permanent impairment. It appears as red, swollen skin which is tender, hot to the touch, and may itch. 4, record 5, English, - chilblain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- engelure
1, record 5, French, engelure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- érythème pernio 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9ryth%C3%A8me%20pernio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lésion des extrémités survenant lors d’une exposition au froid humide modéré se traduisant par une rougeur, un oedème, une douleur, un prurit tenace au réchauffement, parfois compliqué d’«ampoules» et de crevasses. 3, record 5, French, - engelure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’acrocyanose signifie la coloration bleutée, alors que l’engelure est l’inflammation ou la lésion. 4, record 5, French, - engelure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «gelure» («frostbite» en anglais), qui atteint les tissus sous-cutanés. 5, record 5, French, - engelure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Piel
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sabañón
1, record 5, Spanish, saba%C3%B1%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- layering principle
1, record 6, English, layering%20principle
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The layering principle ... means wearing several layers of clothing that can be removed or added as body temperatures and weather conditions change. Vigorous activity makes the body work harder and get hotter and the body tries to cool things down by perspiring to maintain its ideal temperature. To stay comfortable in a colder climate, the idea is to help the body maintain its normal temperature. Ideally this is achieved by wearing 3 layers of clothing, which you can shed or add, depending on how cold you feel. Peel down to a lighter layer to cool down, add a layer to warm up; it's that simple! 2, record 6, English, - layering%20principle
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- principe multicouche
1, record 6, French, principe%20multicouche
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] est un système unique et totalement intégré visant à protéger le soldat dans les conditions climatiques variant d’un froid humide à un froid extrême. Il est fondé sur le principe multicouche, ce qui permet au soldat de contrôler la température de son corps et l'accumulation de chaleur à un niveau confortable. Pour ce faire, il ajoute ou enlève des couches ou il utilise le système d’aération intégré. 1, record 6, French, - principe%20multicouche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Military Dress
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- arctic footwear system 1, record 7, English, arctic%20footwear%20system
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The WWB [wet weather boot] will provide climatic and foot protection for the gap between the arctic footwear system and the current, temperate combat boot in cold, wet weather conditions. 1, record 7, English, - arctic%20footwear%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Tenue militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d’articles chaussants pour froid intense
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Barticles%20chaussants%20pour%20froid%20intense
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La botte pour climat humide protège les pieds dans les situations climatiques situées entre celles visées par le système d’articles chaussants pour froid intense et la botte pour climat tempéré existante, par temps froid et humide. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Barticles%20chaussants%20pour%20froid%20intense
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wet cold
1, record 8, English, wet%20cold
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wet cold weather 2, record 8, English, wet%20cold%20weather
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wet cold [weather] occurs near freezing when temperature variations cause alternate freezing and thawing. 3, record 8, English, - wet%20cold
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The pieces of the IECS [improved environmental clothing system] provide a single, fully integrated clothing system to protect the CF [Canadian Forces] soldier in environmental conditions ranging from wet cold to extreme cold. 4, record 8, English, - wet%20cold
Record 8, Key term(s)
- wet/cold weather
- wet-cold weather
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- froid humide
1, record 8, French, froid%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- temps froid humide 2, record 8, French, temps%20froid%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température plus haute que -10° C ou autour du point de congélation [favorisant] les écarts diurnes et nocturnes provoquant des gels/dégels. 3, record 8, French, - froid%20humide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] est un système unique et totalement intégré visant à protéger le soldat dans les conditions climatiques variant d’un froid humide à un froid extrême. 4, record 8, French, - froid%20humide
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans des conditions de froid humide] l'air est capable d’absorber de l'humidité mais favorise la fonte de la neige sur les vêtements. Le sol mouille facilement les bottes. 3, record 8, French, - froid%20humide
Record 8, Key term(s)
- froid/humide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-09-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sclerophyllous forest
1, record 9, English, sclerophyllous%20forest
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forest characterized by the prevalence of species having leathery, generally small, leaves, and developed in a climate with relatively cold/wet and hot/dry seasons. 2, record 9, English, - sclerophyllous%20forest
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- forêt sclérophylle
1, record 9, French, for%C3%AAt%20scl%C3%A9rophylle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forêt caractérisée par la prédominance d’espèces à feuilles relativement dures, coriaces, petites, persistant pendant la saison la moins favorable à la croissance, soit en climat froid et humide, soit en climat chaud et sec. 2, record 9, French, - for%C3%AAt%20scl%C3%A9rophylle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Silvicultura
- Ecosistemas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- bosque esclerófilo
1, record 9, Spanish, bosque%20escler%C3%B3filo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monte caracterizado por el predominio de vegetales de hojas coriáceas, significando la adaptación a los climas secos durante el período vegetativo. 2, record 9, Spanish, - bosque%20escler%C3%B3filo
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-07-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mortar crew
1, record 10, English, mortar%20crew
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The light weight thermal/mortar glove will provide thermal and wind protection to the hands of mortar crews during mortar operations in cold weather conditions. Mortar crew will be able to maintain bomb grip, operate sights etc., when using the glove under cold conditions. 1, record 10, English, - mortar%20crew
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- personnel de tir au mortier
1, record 10, French, personnel%20de%20tir%20au%20mortier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gant thermique léger/mortier [doit assurer] aux mains du personnel de tir au mortier une protection thermique et [une protection] contre le vent par temps froid. Ce personnel doit pouvoir maintenir une bonne prise sur les bombes et régler les mires, par exemple, lorsqu'il porte ces gants par temps froid et humide. 1, record 10, French, - personnel%20de%20tir%20au%20mortier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-01-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- weather change 1, record 11, English, weather%20change
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They undergo, on one hand, periodical variations such as the alternance of day and night ... and, on the other hand non periodic variations, such as weather changes, cold or heat waves .... 1, record 11, English, - weather%20change
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with "climatic change". 2, record 11, English, - weather%20change
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- changement de temps
1, record 11, French, changement%20de%20temps
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement subit dans les conditions du temps, après une période prolongée de temps exceptionnellement chaud, froid, humide ou sec. 2, record 11, French, - changement%20de%20temps
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-12-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- extreme cold wet weather clothing 1, record 12, English, extreme%20cold%20wet%20weather%20clothing
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- ECOWW clothing 1, record 12, English, ECOWW%20clothing
- ECoWW clothing 1, record 12, English, ECoWW%20clothing
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de protection contre les très grands froids et l’humidité
1, record 12, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20tr%C3%A8s%20grands%20froids%20et%20l%26rsquo%3Bhumidit%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- VPTGFH 1, record 12, French, VPTGFH
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- tenue pour temps très froid et humide 1, record 12, French, tenue%20pour%20temps%20tr%C3%A8s%20froid%20et%20humide
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-04-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sleeping bag
1, record 13, English, sleeping%20bag
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- sleeping 2, record 13, English, sleeping
correct, noun
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- snug bag 3, record 13, English, snug%20bag
correct, see observation, specific
- sack 4, record 13, English, sack
see observation, noun, less frequent
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A zippered bag for sleeping in, usually waterproof and warmly lined, used especially when camping. 5, record 13, English, - sleeping%20bag
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snug (adjective): At rest, warmly cove red, and safe from cold. 4, record 13, English, - sleeping%20bag
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Snug bag" refers to the comfort and the warmth of a bag and thus could be used, in writing, to convey feelings. "Sack" could be used to refer to a "bed", but would be the appropriate synonym of "hammock" and "bunk", temporary substitute-type beds. "Bedroll", a "bedding often of blankets only that is rolled up for ready carrying", (WEBIN, 1981,,,196), is not a synonym of "sleeping bag", even if a sleeping could be rolled for easy carrying. 3, record 13, English, - sleeping%20bag
Record 13, Key term(s)
- bedroll
- bed roll
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sac de couchage
1, record 13, French, sac%20de%20couchage
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- sac 2, record 13, French, sac
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- lit-sac 3, record 13, French, lit%2Dsac
correct, less frequent
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac de tissu matelassé garni de fibres synthétiques (polyester) ou de duvet animal (oie, canard) qui sert aux campeurs pour dormir. 4, record 13, French, - sac%20de%20couchage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi le «matériel» nécessaire pour une «bonne nuit», le sac de couchage est de loin le plus important, si ce n’ est «L'indispensable». C'est lui qui tient chaud. La chaleur que «procure» un sac de couchage est fonction de la couche d’air contenue parmi le garnissage. En effet la chaleur est en réalité produite par le corps, le sac la maintenant dans un volume réduit. Il est donc très important pour juger de la qualité d’un sac de couchage de tenir compte de son gonflant. De plus il faut savoir que le «dessus» d’un sac est toujours plus chaud que le «dessous», ce dernier étant comprimé par le poids du corps, d’où l'importance sur sol froid ou humide de l'isolant si possible peu compressible. 5, record 13, French, - sac%20de%20couchage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sleeping bag : sac de couchage (abrégeable en «sac» dans les cas où on abrège en «sleeping». 6, record 13, French, - sac%20de%20couchage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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