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ETH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ether
1, record 1, English, ether
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ETH 1, record 1, English, ETH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ... cryptocurrency that is used for operating the Ethereum platform ... 2, record 1, English, - ether
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Like bitcoin, ether is a digital bearer asset (similar to a security, like a bond, issued in physical form). Just like cash, it doesn't require a third party to process or approve a transaction. 3, record 1, English, - ether
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ether
1, record 1, French, ether
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ETH 2, record 1, French, ETH
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cryptomonnaie du protocole Ethereum. 3, record 1, French, - ether
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce qui donne de la valeur à ces ethers, outre qu'ils peuvent être échangés comme une monnaie sur une plateforme de marché, c'est qu'ils sont échangeables contre du gaz, qui est nécessaire pour exécuter les contrats. 4, record 1, French, - ether
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ETH : Ne pas confondre avec «ETC», l'acronyme de la cryptomonnaie d'Ethereum Classic. 3, record 1, French, - ether
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ethiopia
1, record 2, English, Ethiopia
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 2, record 2, English, Federal%20Democratic%20Republic%20of%20Ethiopia
correct, Africa
- People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 3, record 2, English, People%27s%20Democratic%20Republic%20of%20Ethiopia
former designation, correct, Africa
- Abyssinia 4, record 2, English, Abyssinia
former designation, correct, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A landlocked country of eastern Africa. 4, record 2, English, - Ethiopia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Addis Ababa. 5, record 2, English, - Ethiopia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Ethiopian. 5, record 2, English, - Ethiopia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Ethiopia: common name of the country. 6, record 2, English, - Ethiopia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ET; ETH: codes recognized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - Ethiopia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Éthiopie
1, record 2, French, %C3%89thiopie
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- République fédérale démocratique d’Éthiopie 2, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20d%C3%A9mocratique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89thiopie
correct, feminine noun, Africa
- République démocratique populaire d’Éthiopie 3, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20d%C3%A9mocratique%20populaire%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89thiopie
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Africa
- Abyssinie 4, record 2, French, Abyssinie
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d'Afrique orientale, sur la mer Rouge. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Addis-Abeba. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Éthiopien, Éthiopienne. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Éthiopie : nom commun du pays. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ET; ETH : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller en Éthiopie, visiter l'Éthiopie 6, record 2, French, - %C3%89thiopie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Etiopía
1, record 2, Spanish, Etiop%C3%ADa
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- República Democrática Federal de Etiopía 2, record 2, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20Democr%C3%A1tica%20Federal%20de%20Etiop%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de África oriental. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Etiop%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Adís Abeba. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Etiop%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: etíope. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Etiop%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Etiopía: nombre usual del país. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Etiop%C3%ADa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ET; ETH: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Etiop%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- SETPOINT ETH aqueous ethanol standard
1, record 3, English, SETPOINT%20ETH%20aqueous%20ethanol%20standard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - SETPOINT%20ETH%20aqueous%20ethanol%20standard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- étalon aqueux d’éthanol SETPOINT ETH
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9talon%20aqueux%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thanol%20SETPOINT%20ETH
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9talon%20aqueux%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thanol%20SETPOINT%20ETH
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ethionamide
1, record 4, English, ethionamide
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ETH 2, record 4, English, ETH
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Trecatort-SC 3, record 4, English, Trecatort%2DSC
correct, trademark
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Antibacterial agent used to treat tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases, in conjunction with other tuberculosis agents, when first-line agents have failed or resistance has been demonstrated. 4, record 4, English, - ethionamide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éthionamide
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9thionamide
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ETH 2, record 4, French, ETH
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antituberculeux mineur qui a une activité bactéricide vis-à-vis de M. leprae. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9thionamide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- etionamida
1, record 4, Spanish, etionamida
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-01-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
1, record 5, English, Swiss%20Federal%20Institute%20of%20Technology
correct, Europe
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Zurich
1, record 5, French, %C3%89cole%20Polytechnique%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20de%20Zurich
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ETH Zurich 1, record 5, French, ETH%20Zurich
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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