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FEP [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Clean Energy Fund
1, record 1, English, Clean%20Energy%20Fund
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CEF 2, record 1, English, CEF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CEF program's main objective is to support the Government's commitment in the November 2008 Speech from the Throne to make greater use of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy production, and thus contribute to the Government's overall commitments of reducing Canada's total GHG emissions by 20% from 2006 levels by 2020, and that 90% of Canada's electricity needs be met by non-emitting sources by 2020. 2, record 1, English, - Clean%20Energy%20Fund
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds pour l'énergie propre
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20propre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FEP 2, record 1, French, FEP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
- General Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Health Research Partnership Fund
1, record 2, English, Health%20Research%20Partnership%20Fund
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HRPF 2, record 2, English, HRPF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Partnership Challenge Fund 1, record 2, English, Partnership%20Challenge%20Fund
former designation, correct
- PCF 2, record 2, English, PCF
former designation, correct
- PCF 2, record 2, English, PCF
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Health Research Partnership Fund (HRPF) of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research builds on MRC (Medical Research Council)'s Partnership Challenge Fund (PCF) which was introduced in 1998. 3, record 2, English, - Health%20Research%20Partnership%20Fund
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de partenariats pour la recherche en santé
1, record 2, French, Fonds%20de%20partenariats%20pour%20la%20recherche%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FPRS 2, record 2, French, FPRS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Fonds d'encouragement des partenariats 1, record 2, French, Fonds%20d%27encouragement%20des%20partenariats
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- FEP 2, record 2, French, FEP
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- FEP 2, record 2, French, FEP
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds de partenariat pour la recherche en santé (FPRS) [des] IRSC (Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada) se fonde sur le Fonds d'encouragement des partenariats (FEP) du CRM (Conseil de recherches médicales) créé en 1998. 3, record 2, French, - Fonds%20de%20partenariats%20pour%20la%20recherche%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fluorinated ethylene-propylene resin
1, record 3, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20resin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fluorinated ethylene propylene resin 2, record 3, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%20propylene%20resin
correct
- fluorinated ethylene-propylene 3, record 3, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene
correct
- FEP 4, record 3, English, FEP
correct
- FEP 4, record 3, English, FEP
- fluorinated ethylene propylene 5, record 3, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%20propylene
correct
- FEP 5, record 3, English, FEP
correct
- FEP 5, record 3, English, FEP
- FEP resin 6, record 3, English, FEP%20resin
correct
- poly(tetrafluoroethylene-co-hexafluoropropene) 5, record 3, English, poly%28tetrafluoroethylene%2Dco%2Dhexafluoropropene%29
correct
- fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer 7, record 3, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%20propylene%20copolymer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene with properties similar to polytetrafluoroethylene resin. 8, record 3, English, - fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20resin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
FEP resins are hard, tough thermoplastics. 5, record 3, English, - fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20resin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use: Wire and cable insulation, pipe linings, lining for processing equipment. Fibers are used for filtration screening and mist separators. 8, record 3, English, - fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20resin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The name [Teflon] ... applies to fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP) resins .... 8, record 3, English, - fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20resin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éthylène-propylène fluoré
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FEP 1, record 3, French, FEP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fluoroéthylène-propylène 2, record 3, French, fluoro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- copolymère tétrafluoréthylène-perfluoroprène 3, record 3, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20t%C3%A9trafluor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dperfluoropr%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- copolymère du tétrafluoroéthylène avec l'hexafluoropropène 4, record 3, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20du%20t%C3%A9trafluoro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20avec%20l%27hexafluoroprop%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- polyéthylène-propylène fluoré 5, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
masculine noun
- polyéthylène-propylène perfluoré 4, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20perfluor%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Famille de résines fluorocarbonées, fibres et films, y compris le PTFE (polytétrafluoroéthylène) et le FEP (éthylène-propylène fluoré). 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Téflon est une marque déposée. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- etileno-propileno fluorado
1, record 3, Spanish, etileno%2Dpropileno%20fluorado
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fluorinated ethylene-propylene (resin)
1, record 4, English, fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20%28resin%29
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FEP 1, record 4, English, FEP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - fluorinated%20ethylene%2Dpropylene%20%28resin%29
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éthylène-propylène fluoré
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fluoroéthylène-propylène 1, record 4, French, fluoro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20fluor%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Platinum Maple Leaf
1, record 5, English, Platinum%20Maple%20Leaf
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PML 1, record 5, English, PML
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Platinum Maple Leaf coin 1, record 5, English, Platinum%20Maple%20Leaf%20coin
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- la Feuille d'érable en platine
1, record 5, French, la%20Feuille%20d%27%C3%A9rable%20en%20platine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FEP 1, record 5, French, FEP
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pièce de la Feuille d'érable en platine 1, record 5, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20la%20Feuille%20d%27%C3%A9rable%20en%20platine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- front end processor
1, record 6, English, front%20end%20processor
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- front-end processor 2, record 6, English, front%2Dend%20processor
correct, NATO
- FEP 3, record 6, English, FEP
correct, NATO
- FEP 3, record 6, English, FEP
- front-end computer 4, record 6, English, front%2Dend%20computer
correct
- FEC 5, record 6, English, FEC
correct
- FEC 5, record 6, English, FEC
- front-end machine 6, record 6, English, front%2Dend%20machine
correct
- communication processor 5, record 6, English, communication%20processor
correct
- CP 5, record 6, English, CP
correct
- CP 5, record 6, English, CP
- communications processor 6, record 6, English, communications%20processor
correct
- data communication processor 7, record 6, English, data%20communication%20processor
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a computer network, a processor that relieves a host computer of processing tasks such as line control, message handling, code conversion and error control. 8, record 6, English, - front%20end%20processor
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
front end processor: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association International (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International. 5, record 6, English, - front%20end%20processor
Record 6, Key term(s)
- front end computer
- front end machine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- processeur frontal
1, record 6, French, processeur%20frontal
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FEP 2, record 6, French, FEP
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ordinateur de gestion de lignes 3, record 6, French, ordinateur%20de%20gestion%20de%20lignes
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur frontal 4, record 6, French, ordinateur%20frontal
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur d'entrée-sortie 4, record 6, French, ordinateur%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%2Dsortie
correct, masculine noun
- calculateur frontal 3, record 6, French, calculateur%20frontal
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur de transmission 3, record 6, French, ordinateur%20de%20transmission
correct, masculine noun
- processeur frontal de communication 5, record 6, French, processeur%20frontal%20de%20communication
correct, masculine noun
- frontal 4, record 6, French, frontal
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur frontal de communication 5, record 6, French, ordinateur%20frontal%20de%20communication
correct, masculine noun
- processeur frontal de gestion de réseau 3, record 6, French, processeur%20frontal%20de%20gestion%20de%20r%C3%A9seau
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un réseau d'ordinateurs, processeur qui effectue certaines opérations comme la gestion des lignes, le traitement des messages, le transcodage et le traitement des erreurs pour le compte d'un ordinateur hôte. 6, record 6, French, - processeur%20frontal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
processeur frontal : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation International (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA International décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA International. 7, record 6, French, - processeur%20frontal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
- Internet y telemática
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- preprocesador
1, record 6, Spanish, preprocesador
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- procesador frontal 1, record 6, Spanish, procesador%20frontal
masculine noun
- computadora frontal 1, record 6, Spanish, computadora%20frontal
feminine noun, Latin America
- ordenador frontal 1, record 6, Spanish, ordenador%20frontal
masculine noun, Spain
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computadora (ordenador) pequeña que está situada entre una computadora anfitriona y las terminales y otros dispositivos que requieren acceso a la computadora anfitriona. 1, record 6, Spanish, - preprocesador
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La computadora frontal controla las comunicaciones y las tareas de comprobación de errores relacionadas con el direccionamiento de mensajes hacia y desde la computadora anfitriona. 1, record 6, Spanish, - preprocesador
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- The Skating Events Trust
1, record 7, English, The%20Skating%20Events%20Trust
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- TSET 1, record 7, English, TSET
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skate Canada. 1, record 7, English, - The%20Skating%20Events%20Trust
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patinage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- La Fiducie pour les événements de patinage
1, record 7, French, La%20Fiducie%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20patinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- FEP 1, record 7, French, FEP
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage Canada. 1, record 7, French, - La%20Fiducie%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20patinage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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