TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
LAME MINCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Petrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thin section
1, record 1, English, thin%20section
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- section 1, record 1, English, section
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fragment of rock or mineral mechanically ground to a thickness of approximately 0.03 mm, polished and mounted between glasses as a microscope slide. 1, record 1, English, - thin%20section
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This reduction renders most rocks and minerals transparent or translucent, thus making it possible to study their optical properties. 1, record 1, English, - thin%20section
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Round thin section. 2, record 1, English, - thin%20section
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Pétrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lame mince
1, record 1, French, lame%20mince
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plaque mince 2, record 1, French, plaque%20mince
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échantillon d'une matière réfractaire préparée pour examen pétrographique sous le microscope en lumière transmise. [AFNOR.] 3, record 1, French, - lame%20mince
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observation des lames minces prélevées sur la tranche de roche contiguë à la surface de roche observée précédemment permet de contrôler et de préciser certaines structures : microstylolites, microlamines, orientation préférentielle de certains éléments figurés. 4, record 1, French, - lame%20mince
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les lames minces sont le produit d'un état de réduction, par usure sur des meules appropriées, de minéraux à l'état de feuillets n'ayant plus que quelques centièmes de millimètre d'épaisseur, soit aussi minces que le permettra la nature de la matière préparée pour être examinée au microscope polarisant et au spectroscope. 5, record 1, French, - lame%20mince
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slim blade
1, record 2, English, slim%20blade
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [screwdriver] blade may be round, square, slim or heavy, and range from a very short "stubby" or pocket screwdriver to one approximately 18" long. 1, record 2, English, - slim%20blade
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lame mince
1, record 2, French, lame%20mince
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lame du tournevis peut être ronde, carrée, mince ou épaisse. On trouve également des tournevis à lame très courte et trapue (tournevis de poche) et d'autres dont la longueur peut aller jusqu'à 18 pouces. 1, record 2, French, - lame%20mince
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thin knife
1, record 3, English, thin%20knife
standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- thin knife cutter 1, record 3, English, thin%20knife%20cutter
standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Two-, three- and four-side moulding machine. 1, record 3, English, - thin%20knife
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - thin%20knife
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lame mince
1, record 3, French, lame%20mince
feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Machine à moulurer sur deux, trois, quatre faces. 1, record 3, French, - lame%20mince
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - lame%20mince
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thin blade 1, record 4, English, thin%20blade
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lame mince 1, record 4, French, lame%20mince
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: