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GERME [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 1, English, seed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- seed crystal 2, record 1, English, seed%20crystal
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, single crystal of semiconductor material used to start the growth of a large, simple crystal for use in cutting semiconductor wafers. 3, record 1, English, - seed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use seed crystals to grow crystals from the supersaturated solution. 2, record 1, English, - seed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 1, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cristal dont l'introduction dans une solution sursaturée détermine une prise en masse (on prend un cristal du corps dissous ou d'un corps isomorphe). 2, record 1, French, - germe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Metals Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nucleus
1, record 2, English, nucleus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- core 2, record 2, English, core
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ferrous iron in solution reacted with complexes of clay and colloidal clay particles to form chamosite on the surface of convenient nuclei. 3, record 2, English, - nucleus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclei: plural. 4, record 2, English, - nucleus
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nuclei
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Mines métalliques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- noyau
1, record 2, French, noyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nucléus 2, record 2, French, nucl%C3%A9us
correct, masculine noun
- germe 1, record 2, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
- cœur 3, record 2, French, c%26oelig%3Bur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de base des nodules, le plus souvent en matériaux étrangers, autour duquel se forment les couches minérales. 3, record 2, French, - noyau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La section d'un nodule révèle, en général, un noyau ou germe central en matériau étranger (grain de sable, dent de poisson [...]) autour duquel se sont agrégées des couches minérales concentriques d'oxydes [...] 3, record 2, French, - noyau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le cœur du nodule est formé d'un noyau sur lequel vont se déposer des couches [...] d'oxydes [...] 3, record 2, French, - noyau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le fer ferreux en solution a réagi avec les complexes argileux et les particules d'argiles colloïdales pour former la chamosite à la surface de nucléus propices. 4, record 2, French, - noyau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sprouted
1, record 3, English, sprouted
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- germinated 2, record 3, English, germinated
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sprouting is a condition that exists in grain when a kernel begins to grow. Kernels are classed as sprouted when any of the following conditions exist ... 1, record 3, English, - sprouted
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sprouted; germinated: terms used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 3, English, - sprouted
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- germé
1, record 3, French, germ%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La germination est une condition du grain durant laquelle le grain commence à pousser. Les grains sont considérés comme étant germés lorsque n'importe quelle des conditions suivantes existe [...] 1, record 3, French, - germ%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
germé : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 2, record 3, French, - germ%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- germinado
1, record 3, Spanish, germinado
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-09-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Expert Group on Minerals and Energy Exploration and Development
1, record 4, English, Expert%20Group%20on%20Minerals%20and%20Energy%20Exploration%20and%20Development
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GEMEED 1, record 4, English, GEMEED
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GEMEED is the Expert Group on Minerals and Energy Exploration and Development. The Group was formed in 1996, following a proposal by Chile and Korea under the auspices of the APEC Energy Working Group, in response to the importance of trade and cooperation in minerals and metals in the APEC Region. 1, record 4, English, - Expert%20Group%20on%20Minerals%20and%20Energy%20Exploration%20and%20Development
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Prospection minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'experts en exploration et en exploitation des ressources minérales et énergétiques
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20d%27experts%20en%20exploration%20et%20en%20exploitation%20des%20ressources%20min%C3%A9rales%20et%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GERME 1, record 4, French, GERME
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le GERME a été créé, à la suite des efforts du Chili et de la Corée, comme sous-groupe du Groupe de travail sur l'énergie de l'APEC. Le GERME est l'organisme de l'APEC qui s'occupe des questions de mise en valeur et d'exploration minières et énergétiques. 1, record 4, French, - Groupe%20d%27experts%20en%20exploration%20et%20en%20exploitation%20des%20ressources%20min%C3%A9rales%20et%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 5, English, seed
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- crystal seed 2, record 5, English, crystal%20seed
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, single crystal of semiconductor material used to start the growth of a large, single crystal for use in cutting semiconductor wafers. 1, record 5, English, - seed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- germe cristallin
1, record 5, French, germe%20cristallin
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- germe 2, record 5, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit monocristal provenant d'un matériau semiconducteur employé pour amorcer la cristallisation d'un monocristal massif servant à découper les plaquettes de semiconducteurs. 3, record 5, French, - germe%20cristallin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Biology
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- germ
1, record 6, English, germ
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The embryo with the scutellum of a cereal grain that is usually separated from the starchy endosperm during milling. 1, record 6, English, - germ
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Biologie végétale
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 6, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] partie du grain (composée de l'embryon, protégé par le scutellum) qui est éliminée au moment de la mouture [...] 1, record 6, French, - germe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- germ
1, record 7, English, germ
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any microscopic organism, esp. one of the bacteria, that can cause disease. 2, record 7, English, - germ
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 7, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout micro-organisme capable de provoquer une maladie. 2, record 7, French, - germe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- germen
1, record 7, Spanish, germen
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-10-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crystallization nucleus
1, record 8, English, crystallization%20nucleus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- nucleus crystal 2, record 8, English, nucleus%20crystal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reaction produced by lime in raw water is extremely slow in the absence of crystallization nucleus. 3, record 8, English, - crystallization%20nucleus
Record 8, Key term(s)
- germ of crystallization
- crystallization germ
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- germe de cristallisation
1, record 8, French, germe%20de%20cristallisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- germe 2, record 8, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cristal dont l'introduction dans une solution sursaturée détermine une prise en masse (on prend un cristal du corps dissous ou d'un corps isomorphe). 3, record 8, French, - germe%20de%20cristallisation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réaction de la chaux sur une eau brute est extrêmement lente en l'absence de germes de cristallisation. 4, record 8, French, - germe%20de%20cristallisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-01-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nucleus
1, record 9, English, nucleus
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest solid phase aggregate of atoms, molecules or ions which is formed during a precipitation and which is capable of spontaneous growth. 1, record 9, English, - nucleus
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 9, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le plus petit agrégat d'atomes, de molécules ou d'ions de la phase solide formé durant la précipitation et capable de se développer spontanément. 1, record 9, French, - germe
Record 9, Key term(s)
- germe de nucléation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-05-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metallography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nucleus
1, record 10, English, nucleus
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first structurally stable particle capable of initiating recrystallization of a phase or the growth of a new phase and possessing an interface with the parent metallic matrix. 1, record 10, English, - nucleus
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is also applied to a foreign particle that initiates such action. 1, record 10, English, - nucleus
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Métallographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 10, French, germe
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- centre de croissance 2, record 10, French, centre%20de%20croissance
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La première particule stable d'un point de vue structural capable d'initier la recristallisation d'une phase ou la croissance d'une nouvelle phase, et possédant une interface avec la phase mère. 3, record 10, French, - germe
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme est également appliqué à une particule étrangère qui initie une telle action (on parle alors d'agent nucléant). 3, record 10, French, - germe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-08-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- germ
1, record 11, English, germ
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- germe
1, record 11, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier élément ou particule à l'origine d'une structure fractale. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les germes les plus petits s'appellent des «microgermes». 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Le germe apparaît au hasard, déclenche une turbulence tridimensionnelle, déstabilise un écoulement, développe des protubérances, forme des plis, grandit, naît d'une fluctuation, se ride. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 PHR
La particule se fixe sur un germe. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 PHR
germe facetté, non facetté, sphérique. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 PHR
germe de cristal, de fractale, d'éponge de Menger, de vorticité longitudinale, microgerme. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 5 PHR
croissance fractale de germes. 2, record 11, French, - germe
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-10-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 12, English, seed
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- seed object 2, record 12, English, seed%20object
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The (star) algorithm operates as follows: First, a positive example, called the seed, is chosen, and the set of maximally general conjunctive expressions consistent with this seed and all of the negative examples is computed. This set is called a star.... 3, record 12, English, - seed
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- noyau
1, record 12, French, noyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- germe 2, record 12, French, germe
correct, masculine noun
- graine 3, record 12, French, graine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algorithme de l'étoile. Il fonctionne comme suit. On part d'un noyau ("seed") et on agrège à ce noyau ses plus proches voisins respectant certaines conditions de cohérence et de simplicité. 1, record 12, French, - noyau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-10-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aluminum Production
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- seed
1, record 13, English, seed
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the sodium aluminate solution cools, the seeds of aluminium hydrate grow into alumina in its trihydrate form and drop to the bottom of the tank. 2, record 13, English, - seed
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Production de l'aluminium
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- amorce
1, record 13, French, amorce
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La solution [d'hydroxyaluminate sodique] épurée, refroidie et diluée devient instable à l'hydrolyse et l'on peut donc en tirer l'hydroxyde d'aluminium par introduction de cristaux hydratés de [trihydrate d'aluminium] obtenus au cours d'une opération précédente et qui serve d'amorce (...) 3, record 13, French, - amorce
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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