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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Oceanography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bathythermograph
1, record 1, English, bathythermograph
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BT 2, record 1, English, BT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bathythermosphere 3, record 1, English, bathythermosphere
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument that records water temperature in relation to ocean depth. 4, record 1, English, - bathythermograph
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bathythermograph; BT: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - bathythermograph
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Océanographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bathythermographe
1, record 1, French, bathythermographe
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BT 2, record 1, French, BT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui mesure la température de l'eau et enregistre les profondeurs océaniques. 3, record 1, French, - bathythermographe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bathythermographe; BT : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - bathythermographe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Oceanografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- batitermógrafo
1, record 1, Spanish, batiterm%C3%B3grafo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- BT 1, record 1, Spanish, BT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- termógrafo batimétrico 2, record 1, Spanish, term%C3%B3grafo%20batim%C3%A9trico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato registrador de temperaturas que permite realizar perfiles temperatura-profundidad. 2, record 1, Spanish, - batiterm%C3%B3grafo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rotating plug
1, record 2, English, rotating%20plug
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RP 2, record 2, English, RP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A transfer machine, which can be moved in rotation by means of rotating plugs … so as to occupy any position above the lattice of fuel assemblies, assures transfer of the assemblies first to [a] position by means of telescopic movements of the transfer machine, then to [another] position by rotation of the transfer machine and then lowering of the assembly vertically by telescopic movements. 3, record 2, English, - rotating%20plug
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouchon tournant
1, record 2, French, bouchon%20tournant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BT 2, record 2, French, BT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif intégré à la dalle de fermeture d'un réacteur rapide refroidi au sodium, constitué d'un grand cylindre et d'un petit cylindre excentré, qui sont emboîtés l'un dans l'autre et dont les rotations combinées permettent d'amener les dispositifs de manutention à la verticale d'un assemblage combustible ou absorbant, quelle que soit sa position […] 3, record 2, French, - bouchon%20tournant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouchon tournant : désignation, abréviation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 2 avril 2019. 4, record 2, French, - bouchon%20tournant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Bhutan
1, record 3, English, Bhutan
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Kingdom of Bhutan 2, record 3, English, Kingdom%20of%20Bhutan
correct, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A landlocked country of Asia, in the Himalayas, on the northeastern border of India. 3, record 3, English, - Bhutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Thimphu. 4, record 3, English, - Bhutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Bhutanese. 4, record 3, English, - Bhutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bhutan: common name of the country. 5, record 3, English, - Bhutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
BT; BTN: codes recognized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - Bhutan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bhoutan
1, record 3, French, Bhoutan
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Royaume du Bhoutan 2, record 3, French, Royaume%20du%20Bhoutan
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d'Asie, sur la bordure de l'Himalaya. 3, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Thimphu. 4, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Bhoutanais, Bhoutanaise. 4, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bhoutan : nom usuel du pays. 5, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
BT; BTN : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller au Bhoutan, visiter le Bhoutan 5, record 3, French, - Bhoutan
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Bután
1, record 3, Spanish, But%C3%A1n
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Reino de Bután 2, record 3, Spanish, Reino%20de%20But%C3%A1n
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de Asia, junto al Himalaya. 3, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Timbu. 4, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: butanés, butanesa. 4, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bután: nombre usual del país. 5, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
BT; BTN: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 5, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Bután: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que, de acuerdo con la ortografía de la lengua española, cuando se transcribe y adapta un nombre es preferible omitir la "h" que aparece en ciertos grupos consonánticos y que carece de valor fónico en español: Bután (y no Bhutan). 6, record 3, Spanish, - But%C3%A1n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Translation and Interpretation
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Translation Bureau
1, record 4, English, Translation%20Bureau
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TB 2, record 4, English, TB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Bureau for Translations 3, record 4, English, Bureau%20for%20Translations
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Translation Bureau (TB), founded in 1934, supports the Government of Canada in its efforts to communicate with and provide services for Canadians in their choice of official language. The TB offers a full, integrated range of language solutions based on its unique government expertise, in addition to unequalled security of supply and the assurance that its clients' documents will be kept confidential. 2, record 4, English, - Translation%20Bureau
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traduction et interprétation
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la traduction
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20traduction
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BT 2, record 4, French, BT
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Bureau des traductions 3, record 4, French, Bureau%20des%20traductions
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la traduction (BT), créé en 1934, appuie le gouvernement du Canada dans ses efforts visant à fournir des services aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes et à communiquer avec eux dans la langue officielle de leur choix. Le BT propose une gamme complète et intégrée de solutions langagières, reposant sur une expertise gouvernementale unique, une sécurité d'approvisionnement inégalée et l'assurance du traitement confidentiel des documents de ses clients. 2, record 4, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20traduction
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Traducción e interpretación
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Traducciones
1, record 4, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Traducciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Oficina de Traducciones del Gobierno de Canadá
- Oficina de Traducciones de Canadá
- Oficina de Traducción
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Aid of the Civil Power - Advanced
1, record 5, English, Aid%20of%20the%20Civil%20Power%20%2D%20Advanced
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 5, English, - Aid%20of%20the%20Civil%20Power%20%2D%20Advanced
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Aide au pouvoir civil - Niveau avancé
1, record 5, French, Aide%20au%20pouvoir%20civil%20%2D%20Niveau%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 5, French, - Aide%20au%20pouvoir%20civil%20%2D%20Niveau%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
- Radio Interference
- Military Tactics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tactical jamming system
1, record 6, English, tactical%20jamming%20system
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- TJS 2, record 6, English, TJS
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tactical jamming system; TJS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 6, English, - tactical%20jamming%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
- Perturbations radio
- Tactique militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de brouillage tactique
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20brouillage%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- TJS 2, record 6, French, TJS
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- brouillage tactique 3, record 6, French, brouillage%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- BT 3, record 6, French, BT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- BT 3, record 6, French, BT
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brouillage tactique; BT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20brouillage%20tactique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Measurements of Electricity
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low voltage
1, record 7, English, low%20voltage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- LV 2, record 7, English, LV
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voltage which is small enough to be regarded as safe for indoor use, usually 120 volts in the United States. 3, record 7, English, - low%20voltage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[also:] Voltage which is less than that needed for normal operation; a result of low voltage may be burnout of electric motors due to loss of electromotive force. 3, record 7, English, - low%20voltage
Record 7, Key term(s)
- low tension
- low potential
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
- Distribution électrique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- basse tension
1, record 7, French, basse%20tension
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- BT 1, record 7, French, BT
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réseaux de distribution alimentent directement les consommateurs soit sous basse tension (BT) pour les utilisations domestiques ou artisanales, soit sous moyenne tension (MT) pour les usagers industriels demandant des puissances plus importantes. 2, record 7, French, - basse%20tension
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les accidents électriques se répartissent en trois catégories, selon les circonstances où ils se produisent : - accidents domestiques, dus à des courants de basse tension (BT inférieure à 500 V), en règle générale 100 ou 220 volts alternatifs [...] 2, record 7, French, - basse%20tension
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Appareillage électrique basse tension, équipement de basse tension. 3, record 7, French, - basse%20tension
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Produire de l'énergie électrique sous basse tension. 3, record 7, French, - basse%20tension
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medida de la electricidad
- Distribución de energía eléctrica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- baja tensión
1, record 7, Spanish, baja%20tensi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tensión de menos de 250 voltios (generalmente de 115 a 125 V y de 220 V) a que se reduce con transformadores la de alta tensión para distribuir la energía eléctrica a los abonados. 2, record 7, Spanish, - baja%20tensi%C3%B3n
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conocer los parámetros de una instalación de baja tensión, según las normas vigentes. 3, record 7, Spanish, - baja%20tensi%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- build and transfer immediately
1, record 8, English, build%20and%20transfer%20immediately
international
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- BT 1, record 8, English, BT
international
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- construction et transfert immédiat
1, record 8, French, construction%20et%20transfert%20imm%C3%A9diat
international
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- BT 1, record 8, French, BT
international
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- construire et transférer immédiatement 1, record 8, French, construire%20et%20transf%C3%A9rer%20imm%C3%A9diatement
international
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-07-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Wood
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tropical timber load line 1, record 9, English, tropical%20timber%20load%20line
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ligne de charge tropicale pour transport de bois en pontée
1, record 9, French, ligne%20de%20charge%20tropicale%20pour%20transport%20de%20bois%20en%20pont%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-01-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- thermal biofeedback
1, record 10, English, thermal%20biofeedback
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- temperature biofeedback 1, record 10, English, temperature%20biofeedback
correct
- thermal biofeedback training 2, record 10, English, thermal%20biofeedback%20training
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermal biofeedback is most often the treatment of choice with vascular disorders involving impaired blood circulation in the body, usually the head, hands or feet. Blood flow from an affected body part is recorded and made consciously available to patients who combine the knowledge with instructions from the therapist to increase or decrease circulation to the painful area. 1, record 10, English, - thermal%20biofeedback
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermal biofeedback is also used in the treatment of migraines and Raynaud's disease. 2, record 10, English, - thermal%20biofeedback
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Thermal biofeedback training" was used in the PASCAL database. 2, record 10, English, - thermal%20biofeedback
Record 10, Key term(s)
- skin temperature biofeedback
- TB
- TBF
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- biorétroaction thermique
1, record 10, French, bior%C3%A9troaction%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- biofeedback thermique 2, record 10, French, biofeedback%20thermique
masculine noun
- rétroaction biologique thermique 1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9troaction%20biologique%20thermique
proposal, feminine noun
- apprentissage par la biorétroaction thermique 1, record 10, French, apprentissage%20par%20la%20bior%C3%A9troaction%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun
- apprentissage par la rétroaction biologique thermique 1, record 10, French, apprentissage%20par%20la%20r%C3%A9troaction%20biologique%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le "biofeedback thermique" (...) enregistre les variations de la température de la peau dans le but d'obtenir un état de relaxation ou de traiter les migraines et les troubles de la circulation superficielle. 2, record 10, French, - bior%C3%A9troaction%20thermique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "biorétroaction thermique" a été employé dans une revue technique unilingue française dans la base de données PASCAL. 1, record 10, French, - bior%C3%A9troaction%20thermique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes génériques "apprentissage par la rétroaction biologique" et "biorétroaction" sont employés dans le Répertoire des vedettes-matières de l'Université Laval. 1, record 10, French, - bior%C3%A9troaction%20thermique
Record 10, Key term(s)
- B.T.
- BT
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-06-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Sail Training Instructor (Coastal)
1, record 11, English, Sail%20Training%20Instructor%20%28Coastal%29
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 11, English, - Sail%20Training%20Instructor%20%28Coastal%29
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Instructeur de navigation à voile (Côtière)
1, record 11, French, Instructeur%20de%20navigation%20%C3%A0%20voile%20%28C%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%29
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 11, French, - Instructeur%20de%20navigation%20%C3%A0%20voile%20%28C%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%29
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-11-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- technician's licence 1, record 12, English, technician%27s%20licence
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- technician's diploma 1, record 12, English, technician%27s%20diploma
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- brevet de technicien 1, record 12, French, brevet%20de%20technicien
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-11-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- time base circuit 1, record 13, English, time%20base%20circuit
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- circuit base de temps
1, record 13, French, circuit%20base%20de%20temps
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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