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GRAD [3 records]

Record 1 2026-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Operations
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
DEF

A method of warfare through which massive damage would be caused to persons through the dissemination of radioactive substances, such as those that could be released by attacks on nuclear facilities, and not by the use of nuclear weapons.

OBS

radiological warfare; RW: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations CBRNE
  • Physique radiologique et applications
DEF

Méthode de combat consistant à causer des dommages massifs aux personnes par la diffusion de substances radioactives comme celles qui se dégageraient à la suite d'attaques contre des installations nucléaires et non pas par des attaques à l'arme nucléaire.

OBS

guerre radiologique; Grad : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
SI-158
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A municipality of Slovenia.

OBS

SI-158: code recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
SI-158
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Municipalité de la Slovénie.

OBS

SI-158 : code reconnu par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
SI-158
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Municipio de Eslovenia.

OBS

SI-158: código reconocido por ISO.

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Record 3 2002-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
OBS

Titles and abbreviations confirmed with the organization which is established in Greely, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées
OBS

Appellations et abréviations confirmées auprès de l'organisme établi à Greely (Ontario).

Spanish

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