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CAO [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- counter-air operation
1, record 1, English, counter%2Dair%20operation
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAO 2, record 1, English, CAO
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation directed against an adversary's air capability to achieve a desired degree of control of the air. [Definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.] 3, record 1, English, - counter%2Dair%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
An air operation directed against the enemy's air offensive and defensive capability in order to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 3, record 1, English, - counter%2Dair%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Counter-air operations can be offensive or defensive. 3, record 1, English, - counter%2Dair%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
counter-air operation; CAO: designations officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - counter%2Dair%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
counter-air operation; CAO: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - counter%2Dair%20operation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- counterair operation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Défense aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opération de supériorité aérienne
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OSA 2, record 1, French, OSA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- CAO 3, record 1, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération dirigée contre la capacité aérienne d'un adversaire en vue d'obtenir le degré souhaité de maitrise de l'espace aérien. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées.] 3, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opération aérienne dirigée contre le potentiel aérien offensif ou défensif ennemi en vue d'obtenir ou de conserver le degré souhaité de supériorité aérienne. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 4, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les opérations contre le potentiel aérien peuvent être offensives ou défensives. 3, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
opération de supériorité aérienne; OSA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
opération de supériorité aérienne; CAO : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 5, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
opération de supériorité aérienne : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Defensa aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operación de superioridad aérea
1, record 1, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20de%20superioridad%20a%C3%A9rea
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación aérea dirigida contra la capacidad ofensiva y defensiva del enemigo con objeto de obtener y mantener un grado determinado de superioridad aérea. 1, record 1, Spanish, - operaci%C3%B3n%20de%20superioridad%20a%C3%A9rea
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Applications of Automation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted surgery
1, record 2, English, computer%2Dassisted%20surgery
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAS 2, record 2, English, CAS
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided surgery 3, record 2, English, computer%2Daided%20surgery
correct, noun
- CAS 2, record 2, English, CAS
correct, noun
- CAS 2, record 2, English, CAS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) represents a … set of methods that use computer technology for surgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions. 2, record 2, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20surgery
Record 2, Key term(s)
- computer assisted surgery
- computer aided surgery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Automatisation et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 2, French, chirurgie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 1, record 2, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chirurgie assistée par ordinateur (ou CAO) regroupe tout un ensemble d'outils informatiques destinés à aider le chirurgien dans la préparation et la réalisation d'une opération. 2, record 2, French, - chirurgie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cirugía asistida por computador
1, record 2, Spanish, cirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computador
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CAS 1, record 2, Spanish, CAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cirugía asistida por computadora 2, record 2, Spanish, cirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
- cirugía asistida por ordenador 3, record 2, Spanish, cirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAS: por sus siglas en inglés "computer-assisted surgery". 4, record 2, Spanish, - cirug%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-11-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Music
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided composition
1, record 3, English, computer%2Daided%20composition
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAC 1, record 3, English, CAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted composition 2, record 3, English, computer%2Dassisted%20composition
correct
- computer composition 3, record 3, English, computer%20composition
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… composers use computers to generate and test musical ideas quickly and in a more exploratory fashion, rather than to generate entire pieces of music in one go. This has led to the emergence of a … practice referred to as computer-aided composition, or CAC. 1, record 3, English, - computer%2Daided%20composition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Computer composition. … Composers may elect to use a set of compositional programs to produce a composition. They may then stop using a computer and print their results for transcription to instrumental performance. Alternatively, they may transfer their results directly into electronic sounds by means of a second set of programs for sound synthesis. 3, record 3, English, - computer%2Daided%20composition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Musique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- composition assistée par ordinateur
1, record 3, French, composition%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 1, record 3, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- composition par ordinateur 2, record 3, French, composition%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition assistée par ordinateur (CAO) met en œuvre des formalismes et techniques informatiques dans une perspective musicale, afin de proposer des outils de modélisation et de calcul aux compositeurs [...] 1, record 3, French, - composition%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Música
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- composición asistida por computadora
1, record 3, Spanish, composici%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CAC 2, record 3, Spanish, CAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- composición por computadora 3, record 3, Spanish, composici%C3%B3n%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
- composición asistida por ordenador 4, record 3, Spanish, composici%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun
- CAO 4, record 3, Spanish, CAO
correct, feminine noun
- CAO 4, record 3, Spanish, CAO
- composición por ordenador 5, record 3, Spanish, composici%C3%B3n%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composición por computadora. La computadora puede servir a varios fines dentro de la composición. [Por ejemplo], funcionando como secuenciador permite la verificación inmediata de lo que se está componiendo, lo cual es particularmente útil cuando se busca lograr efectos tímbricos nuevos y por lo tanto desconocidos. 3, record 3, Spanish, - composici%C3%B3n%20asistida%20por%20computadora
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
- Applications of Automation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computer-assisted cartography
1, record 4, English, computer%2Dassisted%20cartography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAC 1, record 4, English, CAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided cartography 1, record 4, English, computer%2Daided%20cartography
correct
- CAC 1, record 4, English, CAC
correct
- CAC 1, record 4, English, CAC
- computer-assisted mapping 2, record 4, English, computer%2Dassisted%20mapping
correct
- CAM 3, record 4, English, CAM
correct
- CAM 3, record 4, English, CAM
- computer-aided mapping 3, record 4, English, computer%2Daided%20mapping
correct
- CAM 3, record 4, English, CAM
correct
- CAM 3, record 4, English, CAM
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of computer hardware and specific software[, allowing human interventions,] for making maps and charts. 1, record 4, English, - computer%2Dassisted%20cartography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
- Automatisation et applications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cartographie assistée par ordinateur
1, record 4, French, cartographie%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 4, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía matemática
- Cartografía
- Automatización y aplicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cartografía automatizada
1, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20automatizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cartografía automática 2, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20autom%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
- cartografía asistida por computadora 3, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
- CAC 3, record 4, Spanish, CAC
correct, feminine noun
- CAC 3, record 4, Spanish, CAC
- cartografía por computadora 4, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20por%20computadora
correct, feminine noun
- cartografía asistida por ordenador 5, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20asistida%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- CAO 5, record 4, Spanish, CAO
correct, feminine noun, Spain
- CAO 5, record 4, Spanish, CAO
- cartografía por ordenador 6, record 4, Spanish, cartograf%C3%ADa%20por%20ordenador
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento para dibujar un mapa utilizando un ordenador a partir de la información de un banco de datos. 7, record 4, Spanish, - cartograf%C3%ADa%20automatizada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El trabajo cartográfico tuvo una extensa etapa analógica en la cual todo el trabajo era realizado en papel (era geoanalógica) y a partir de la década de 1960 comenzó a transitarse el camino de la digitalización a partir del cual comenzó a considerarse la existencia de una cartografía automatizada (era geodigital). 3, record 4, Spanish, - cartograf%C3%ADa%20automatizada
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sports - General
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Coaches Association of Ontario
1, record 5, English, Coaches%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CAO 2, record 5, English, CAO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Coaches Association of Ontario is committed to bringing together resources and providing a central coordinating body focused on the needs of coaches. 3, record 5, English, - Coaches%20Association%20of%20Ontario
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The CAO is an independent, non-profit organization providing representation and recognition for coaches in a variety of contexts. This association is "coach-led" and accountable to its members who are "coaches" in all sports. 3, record 5, English, - Coaches%20Association%20of%20Ontario
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports - Généralités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Coaches Association of Ontario
1, record 5, French, Coaches%20Association%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 5, French, CAO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Performing Arts
- Applied Arts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Arts Council
1, record 6, English, Ontario%20Arts%20Council
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OAC 2, record 6, English, OAC
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Arts Council was established in 1963 to foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians. 3, record 6, English, - Ontario%20Arts%20Council
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Arts du spectacle
- Arts appliqués
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
1, record 6, French, Conseil%20des%20arts%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 6, French, CAO
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario a été établi en 1963 avec mission de favoriser la création et la production d'œuvres artistiques au profit de tous les Ontariens. 2, record 6, French, - Conseil%20des%20arts%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2011-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided design
1, record 7, English, computer%2Daided%20design
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CAD 1, record 7, English, CAD
correct, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
design activities, including drafting and illustrating, in which data processing systems are used to carry out functions such as designing, simulating, or improving a part or a product 1, record 7, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Computer-aided design programs may provide precise dimensioning and positioning of each graphic element for engineering and manufacturing purposes. 1, record 7, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See computer-aided design and manufacturing. 1, record 7, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer-aided design; CAD: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 7, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- conception assistée par ordinateur
1, record 7, French, conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 1, record 7, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble des activités de conception, y compris le dessin et l'illustration, qui utilisent des systèmes informatiques pour assurer des fonctions telles que la conception, la simulation ou l'amélioration d'une pièce ou d'un produit 1, record 7, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les programmes de conception assistée par ordinateur peuvent dimensionner et positionner avec précision chaque élément graphique à des fins d'ingénierie et de fabrication. 1, record 7, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur. 1, record 7, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conception assistée par ordinateur; CAO : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-24:1995]. 2, record 7, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Industrial Design
- Electronic Publishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided design
1, record 8, English, computer%2Daided%20design
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CAD 2, record 8, English, CAD
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- computer-assisted design 3, record 8, English, computer%2Dassisted%20design
correct
- CAD 4, record 8, English, CAD
correct
- CAD 4, record 8, English, CAD
- computer aided design 5, record 8, English, computer%20aided%20design
correct
- CAD 5, record 8, English, CAD
correct
- CAD 5, record 8, English, CAD
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design or drafting method or technique whereby an operator interacts with a computer system to carry out a function. 6, record 8, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plastic sole ... can be molded or sintered into different shapes and sizes and - with the help of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) - can be tailored for particular conditions. 7, record 8, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computer-aided design; CAD: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission] and CSA International. 8, record 8, English, - computer%2Daided%20design
Record 8, Key term(s)
- computer assisted design
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Dessin industriel
- Éditique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- conception assistée par ordinateur
1, record 8, French, conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 8, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- CAD 3, record 8, French, CAD
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques qui se préoccupent de la création des données qui décrivent l'objet à concevoir, de la manipulation de ces données, en mode conversationnel, afin d'aboutir à une forme achevée de conception, et de la génération des informations nécessaires à la fabrication de cet objet, à partir des données de la conception, mémorisées dans l'ordinateur, que cette fabrication soit elle-même assistée ou non. 4, record 8, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAD : acronyme spécifique à Radarsat accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale [CUTS]; conception assistée par ordinateur; CAO : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale] et la CSA International. 5, record 8, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Implantation, intégration, introduction de la CAO. 6, record 8, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Implanter la CAO. 6, record 8, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Logiciel, matériel, moduleur, outil de CAO. 6, record 8, French, - conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Diseño industrial
- Publicación electrónica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- diseño ayudado por computadora
1, record 8, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- diseño ayudado por ordenador 1, record 8, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- diseño asistido por ordenador 2, record 8, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20asistido%20por%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- diseño asistido por computadora 1, record 8, Spanish, dise%C3%B1o%20asistido%20por%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso de las computadoras (ordenadores) y de los programas diseñados con la ayuda de la computadora como el medio apropiado para el desarrollo de una amplia gama de artefactos industriales, que van desde partes para maquinarias hasta casas modernas. 3, record 8, Spanish, - dise%C3%B1o%20ayudado%20por%20computadora
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-06-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Natural Construction Materials
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- quicklime
1, record 9, English, quicklime
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- burnt lime 2, record 9, English, burnt%20lime
correct
- burned lime 3, record 9, English, burned%20lime
- unslaked lime 4, record 9, English, unslaked%20lime
correct
- caustic lime 5, record 9, English, caustic%20lime
correct
- calcium oxide 6, record 9, English, calcium%20oxide
correct
- anhydrous lime 7, record 9, English, anhydrous%20lime
correct
- lime shells 8, record 9, English, lime%20shells
correct, see observation, plural
- lime-shells 9, record 9, English, lime%2Dshells
correct, see observation, plural
- shells 10, record 9, English, shells
correct, noun, plural
- lime 11, record 9, English, lime
correct
- calx 11, record 9, English, calx
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white, amorphous solid that melts at 2500°C, used as an alkali for dairy products and as a dough conditioner in bread-making and pastry. 11, record 9, English, - quicklime
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is no evidence that facilities ever existed ... for the specific purpose of crushing burnt lime or even for slaking it. It would always have been shipped in bulk from the basin in its primary burnt state. In this condition it was also known as lump-lime or lime shells. 8, record 9, English, - quicklime
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lime-shells: burnt lime before it is slaked [and crushed]. 9, record 9, English, - quicklime
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Industrial uses of calcium oxide are: bricks, plaster, mortar, stucco, fungicides, insecticides. 12, record 9, English, - quicklime
Record 9, Key term(s)
- quick lime
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chaux vive
1, record 9, French, chaux%20vive
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chaux anhydre 2, record 9, French, chaux%20anhydre
correct, feminine noun
- chaux caustique 3, record 9, French, chaux%20caustique
correct, feminine noun
- chaux calcinée 4, record 9, French, chaux%20calcin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- oxyde de calcium 5, record 9, French, oxyde%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solide blanc, amorphe, fondant à plus de 2500 °C, utilisé comme alcali, pour les produits laitiers et comme agent de conditionnement des pâtes en boulangerie et pâtisserie. 6, record 9, French, - chaux%20vive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chaux caustique est obtenue par calcination du carbonate de chaux naturel [...] 3, record 9, French, - chaux%20vive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme chaux comprend la chaux vive et la chaux éteinte [...]. La chaux vive ou chaux calcinée est l'oxyde de calcium (CaO). La chaux éteinte est essentiellement constituée d'hydroxyde de calcium (Ca(OH)2) [...] 7, record 9, French, - chaux%20vive
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] utilisé pour neutraliser les épanchements [déversements] d'acide ou pour éteindre des incendies. 8, record 9, French, - chaux%20vive
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cal viva
1, record 9, Spanish, cal%20viva
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- cal quemada 2, record 9, Spanish, cal%20quemada
feminine noun
- óxido de calcio 3, record 9, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20de%20calcio
correct, masculine noun
- cal anhidra 4, record 9, Spanish, cal%20anhidra
feminine noun
- óxido cálcico 5, record 9, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20c%C3%A1lcico
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-03-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- optional ancillary contribution
1, record 10, English, optional%20ancillary%20contribution
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OAC 2, record 10, English, OAC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flexible pensions plans are defined benefit or hybrid plans to which members can contribute additional contributions known as "optional ancillary contributions" to obtain additional ancillary benefits. 3, record 10, English, - optional%20ancillary%20contribution
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cotisation accessoire optionnelle
1, record 10, French, cotisation%20accessoire%20optionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 10, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le règlement vise à permettre la mise en place des régimes de retraite flexibles au Québec, c'est-à-dire des régimes à prestations déterminées ou à double volet dans lesquels les participants peuvent verser, sans contrepartie de l'employeur, des cotisations additionnelles (appelées «cotisations accessoires optionnelles») afin de se procurer des prestations accessoires. 3, record 10, French, - cotisation%20accessoire%20optionnelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-04-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Financial Services Commission of Ontario
1, record 11, English, Financial%20Services%20Commission%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- FSCO 1, record 11, English, FSCO
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Insurance Commission 2, record 11, English, Ontario%20Insurance%20Commission
former designation, correct
- OIC 3, record 11, English, OIC
former designation, correct
- OIC 3, record 11, English, OIC
- Pension Commission of Ontario 4, record 11, English, Pension%20Commission%20of%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- Deposit Institutions Division 1, record 11, English, Deposit%20Institutions%20Division
former designation, correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) was created on July 1, 1998, as an arm's-length agency of the Ministry of Finance. FSCO integrates the operations of the former Ontario Insurance Commission, Pension Commission of Ontario, and Deposit Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance. As an integrated regulator, FSCO merges Ontario's regulatory activities governing pensions, insurance, trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, co-operatives and mortgage brokers into one body. FSCO's mandate is to enhance consumer confidence and public trust in the regulated sectors; and also to make recommendations to the Minister on matters affecting the regulated sectors. 1, record 11, English, - Financial%20Services%20Commission%20of%20Ontario
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Commission des services financiers de l'Ontario
1, record 11, French, Commission%20des%20services%20financiers%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- CSFO 1, record 11, French, CSFO
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Commission des assurances de l'Ontario 2, record 11, French, Commission%20des%20assurances%20de%20l%27Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CAO 3, record 11, French, CAO
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CAO 3, record 11, French, CAO
- Commission des régimes de retraite de l'Ontario 4, record 11, French, Commission%20des%20r%C3%A9gimes%20de%20retraite%20de%20l%27Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Division des établissements de dépôt 1, record 11, French, Division%20des%20%C3%A9tablissements%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créée le 1er juillet 1998, la Commission des services financiers de l'Ontario (CSFO) est un organisme autonome qui relève du ministère des Finances. Elle regroupe les activités des anciennes Commission des assurances de l'Ontario, Commission des régimes de retraite de l'Ontario et Division des établissements de dépôt du ministère des Finances. La CSFO est un organisme de réglementation qui intègre toutes les activités régissant les régimes de retraite, les assurances, les sociétés de fiducie, les caisses populaires et les credit unions, les coopératives et les courtiers en hypothèques en Ontario. Elle a pour mandat de rehausser la confiance du public dans les secteurs réglementés et de faire des recommandations au ministre sur les questions touchant ces secteurs. 1, record 11, French, - Commission%20des%20services%20financiers%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-03-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Council for the Arts in Ottawa
1, record 12, English, Council%20for%20the%20Arts%20in%20Ottawa
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CAO 2, record 12, English, CAO
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 12, English, - Council%20for%20the%20Arts%20in%20Ottawa
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des arts d'Ottawa
1, record 12, French, Conseil%20des%20arts%20d%27Ottawa
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 12, French, CAO
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 12, French, - Conseil%20des%20arts%20d%27Ottawa
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-02-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- number of teeth decayed, missing, filled 1, record 13, English, number%20of%20teeth%20decayed%2C%20missing%2C%20filled
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- caries index 2, record 13, English, caries%20index
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique for managing statistically the number of decayed, missing or filled teeth in the mouth per person. 2, record 13, English, - number%20of%20teeth%20decayed%2C%20missing%2C%20filled
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The increase in dental caries may not appear to be great when compared to the caries rates in industrialized countries but it should be remembered that every increase of 1 in the DMF would require about 200 dental operators per million children. 3, record 13, English, - number%20of%20teeth%20decayed%2C%20missing%2C%20filled
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- nombre de dents cariées, absentes ou obturées
1, record 13, French, nombre%20de%20dents%20cari%C3%A9es%2C%20absentes%20ou%20obtur%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- computer and communications 1, record 14, English, computer%20and%20communications
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a world leader in computers and communications, NEC creates products that meet the changing needs of individuals, businesses and public institutions. C&C is in-depth integration of computers and communications to make information interchange between nations as smooth as between two people. 1, record 14, English, - computer%20and%20communications
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- communication assistée par ordinateur
1, record 14, French, communication%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-09-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Operation Improvement Committee
1, record 15, English, Operation%20Improvement%20Committee
see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In use at the DTSD - Indian Affairs. 2, record 15, English, - Operation%20Improvement%20Committee
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Comité de l'amélioration des opérations
1, record 15, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
see observation
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En usage à la DSTM - Affaires indiennes. 2, record 15, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Commonwealth Arts Organization
1, record 16, English, Commonwealth%20Arts%20Organization
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- CAO 2, record 16, English, CAO
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Commonwealth Arts Organization
1, record 16, French, Commonwealth%20Arts%20Organization
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- CAO 2, record 16, French, CAO
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Organisation des arts du Commonwealth
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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