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P.R. [4 records]

Record 1 2011-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthodontics
DEF

An orthodontic appliance consisting of a light round wire, elastics, and modified ribbon-arch attachments (brackets permitting the tipping of tooth crowns, and horizontal buccal tubes on the anchor molars to prevent their tipping).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthodontie
CONT

Appareil orthodontique fixe multiattache développé par P.R. Begg pour sa technique à arcs légers. L’appareil consiste en attaches étroites [dérivées de celles utilisées en technique à arc ruban («ribbon-arch»)] et en arcs légers ronds en acier inoxydable. Il permet, en conjonction avec des élastiques intermaxillaires, toute une série de mouvement de version dentaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Recruiting of Personnel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Recrutement du personnel
OBS

Source : Centre de formation de la fonction publique.

Spanish

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Record 3 1979-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

The two-ply, four-ply rating tire. This tire has only two plies, but they are twice as strong as the plies used in the four-ply tires, according to tire makers. Advantages claimed for the two-ply, four-ply rating tire is that it improves fuel economy, makes steering easier, and has improved high-speed durability because it runs cooler.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Indice de résistance d’une carcasse défini par les normes T.R.A. et E.T.R.T.O. [European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization]. Correspond conventionnellement, pour une dimension donnée, au nombre de plis d’un certain coton qui seraient nécessaires pour obtenir cette résistance. N’a plus de rapport direct avec le nombre de plis réels.

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
OBS

radio

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
OBS

(de l’antenne) (voir P.R. no 1 règle 6)

Spanish

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