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POM [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- meteorological optical range
1, record 1, English, meteorological%20optical%20range
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MOR 2, record 1, English, MOR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The meteorological optical range is the length of path in the atmosphere required to reduce the luminous flux in a collimated beam from an incandescent lamp, at a colour temperature of 2700 K, to 5% of its original value, the luminous flux being evaluated by means of the photometric luminosity function of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). 3, record 1, English, - meteorological%20optical%20range
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- portée optique météorologique
1, record 1, French, port%C3%A9e%20optique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- POM 1, record 1, French, POM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La portée optique météorologique ou POM, actuellement communiquée aux usagers aéronautiques, est la visibilité au sens météorologique. Elle caractérise l'atmosphère et est une mesure de sa transparence. Elle ne dépend pas de l'alternance jour/nuit et ne fait pas intervenir la détection de sources lumineuses. C'est une visibilité par contraste. Elle est mesurée par un diffusomètre ou estimée par un observateur à partir de la distance connue de repères non lumineux autour du lieu d'observation. 2, record 1, French, - port%C3%A9e%20optique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Óptica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcance óptico meteorológico
1, record 1, Spanish, alcance%20%C3%B3ptico%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dentro de la atmósfera, la distancia necesaria para reducir el flujo luminoso en un haz de rayos luminosos paralelos de una lámpara incandescente con una temperatura cromática de 2700 K, a 0,05 de su valor inicial. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alcance%20%C3%B3ptico%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El flujo luminoso se evalúa según la función fotópica de la luminosidad de la Comisión Internacional del Alumbrado (CIE). 1, record 1, Spanish, - alcance%20%C3%B3ptico%20meteorol%C3%B3gico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- At-Sea Observer Program
1, record 2, English, At%2DSea%20Observer%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASOP 2, record 2, English, ASOP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The At–Sea Observer Program was designed to collect independent fisheries data for science, resource management and compliance and deterrence purposes. This important component of fishery management provides information and an at-sea presence while fisheries are on-going. At-sea observers (ASO) observe, record and report detailed biological and fishery data, such as fishing effort and all catch data, fishing gear type, and fishing location. 3, record 2, English, - At%2DSea%20Observer%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A Fisheries and Oceans Canada program. 4, record 2, English, - At%2DSea%20Observer%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- At-Sea Observer Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme des observateurs en mer
1, record 2, French, Programme%20des%20observateurs%20en%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- POM 2, record 2, French, POM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des observateurs en mer a été conçu pour recueillir des données impartiales sur les pêches à des fins scientifiques, de gestion des ressources, de conformité et de dissuasion. Cette composante importante de la gestion des pêches fournit des renseignements et une présence en mer lorsque les pêches sont en cours. Les observateurs en mer observent, notent et signalent des données biologiques et halieutiques détaillées, telles que l'effort de pêche et toutes les données sur les prises, le type d'engin de pêche, le lieu de pêche, etc. 3, record 2, French, - Programme%20des%20observateurs%20en%20mer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Programme de Pêches et Océans Canada. 4, record 2, French, - Programme%20des%20observateurs%20en%20mer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Birds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Migratory Birds Program
1, record 3, English, Migratory%20Birds%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MBP 2, record 3, English, MBP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Migratory Birds Program (MBP) includes a range of activities that contribute to migratory bird protection and conservation. It is responsible for implementing the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA), which designates 368 species as "migratory birds". The goal of the MBP is to ensure that migratory bird populations are maintained at healthy levels. 2, record 3, English, - Migratory%20Birds%20Program
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Environment and Climate Change Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Migratory%20Birds%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Migratory Birds Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Oiseaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme sur les oiseaux migrateurs
1, record 3, French, Programme%20sur%20les%20oiseaux%20migrateurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- POM 2, record 3, French, POM
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des oiseaux migrateurs (POM) comprend une variété d'activités contribuant à la protection et à la conservation des oiseaux migrateurs. Il lui incombe de mettre en œuvre la Loi de 1994 sur la convention concernant les oiseaux migrateurs, qui désigne 368 espèces comme des «oiseaux migrateurs». Le but du POM est d'assurer que les populations d'oiseaux migrateurs sont maintenues à des niveaux sains. 2, record 3, French, - Programme%20sur%20les%20oiseaux%20migrateurs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Environnement et Changement climatique Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Programme%20sur%20les%20oiseaux%20migrateurs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
- Machinery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- machine homing
1, record 4, English, machine%20homing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- homing 2, record 4, English, homing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automated process that returns [a] machine to a known position. 3, record 4, English, - machine%20homing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine homing is one of the most important parts of a CNC [computer numerical control] machine simply because without knowing the reference or the position of each axis, [a person] can't use [the] machine. Things such as job fixtures, jigs, and automatic tool changes simply can't work without homing. 4, record 4, English, - machine%20homing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
- Machines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prise d’origine machine
1, record 4, French, prise%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20machine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- POM 1, record 4, French, POM
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prise d’origine 2, record 4, French, prise%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La machine se déplace suivant les trois axes pour réaliser la prise d'origine sur X, Y et Z. 3, record 4, French, - prise%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20machine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polyoxymethylene plastic
1, record 5, English, polyoxymethylene%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- POM plastic 1, record 5, English, POM%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polyacetal plastic based on polymers in which oxymethylene essentially is the sole repeated structural unit in the chains. 1, record 5, English, - polyoxymethylene%20plastic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyoxymethylene plastic; POM plastic: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - polyoxymethylene%20plastic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plastique polyoxyméthylène
1, record 5, French, plastique%20polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- plastique POM 1, record 5, French, plastique%20POM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique acétalique à base de polymères dans lesquels l'oxyméthylène est pratiquement le seul motif structural répété dans les chaînes. 1, record 5, French, - plastique%20polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastique polyoxyméthylène; plastique POM : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - plastique%20polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico polioximetileno
1, record 5, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20polioximetileno
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- plástico POM 1, record 5, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20POM
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico acetálico a base de polímeros en el cual el oximetileno es prácticamente la única unidad estructural repetida en las cadenas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20polioximetileno
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- polyoxymethylene
1, record 6, English, polyoxymethylene
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- POM 1, record 6, English, POM
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- polyformaldehyde 2, record 6, English, polyformaldehyde
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer in which the repeated structural unit in the chain is oxymethylene. 2, record 6, English, - polyoxymethylene
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polyoxymethylene is theoretically the simplest member of the generic class of polyacetals. 2, record 6, English, - polyoxymethylene
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polyoxymethylene; POM; polyformaldehyde: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - polyoxymethylene
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- polyoxyméthylène
1, record 6, French, polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- POM 1, record 6, French, POM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- polyformaldéhyde 1, record 6, French, polyformald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère dans lequel le motif structural répété dans la chaîne est l'oxyméthylène. 1, record 6, French, - polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyoxyméthylène; polyformaldéhyde; POM : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- polioximetileno
1, record 6, Spanish, polioximetileno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- POM 1, record 6, Spanish, POM
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- poliformaldehído 1, record 6, Spanish, poliformaldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero en el cual la unidad estructural repetida en la cadena es el oximetileno. 1, record 6, Spanish, - polioximetileno
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El polioximetileno es teóricamente el miembro más simple de la familia genérica de los poliacetales. 1, record 6, Spanish, - polioximetileno
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Pim Pom Sour lollipop
1, record 7, English, Pim%20Pom%20Sour%20lollipop
correct, trademark
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Pim Pom Sour lollypop 1, record 7, English, Pim%20Pom%20Sour%20lollypop
correct, trademark
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lollipop: A large flat or round candy on a small stick, held in the hand and sucked. 2, record 7, English, - Pim%20Pom%20Sour%20lollipop
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Lollipop" is also called "sucker" in North America. 1, record 7, English, - Pim%20Pom%20Sour%20lollipop
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Pim Pom Sour sucker
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sucette Pim Pom Sour
1, record 7, French, sucette%20Pim%20Pom%20Sour
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Pim Pom Sour 2, record 7, French, Pim%20Pom%20Sour
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une sucette fourrée de pâte à macher acide. 2, record 7, French, - sucette%20Pim%20Pom%20Sour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nouveau produit sur le marché. 1, record 7, French, - sucette%20Pim%20Pom%20Sour
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- polyacetal
1, record 8, English, polyacetal
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- acetal resin 2, record 8, English, acetal%20resin
correct
- polyoxymethylene resin 3, record 8, English, polyoxymethylene%20resin
correct
- polyformaldehyde resin 4, record 8, English, polyformaldehyde%20resin
correct
- polyacetal resin 3, record 8, English, polyacetal%20resin
correct
- acetal 5, record 8, English, acetal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
acetal resins: linear, synthetic resins produced by the polymerization of formaldehyde (acetal homopolymers) or of formaldehyde with trioxane (acetal copolymers); hard; tough plastics used as substitutes for metals. 6, record 8, English, - polyacetal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
polyacetal: A polymer in which the repeated structural unit in the chain is of the acetal type. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 7, record 8, English, - polyacetal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyacetal: term standardized by ISO. 8, record 8, English, - polyacetal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- polyacétal
1, record 8, French, polyac%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- résine acétalique 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sine%20ac%C3%A9talique
correct, feminine noun
- résine acétal 3, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sine%20ac%C3%A9tal
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- résine d’acétal 4, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sine%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tal
correct, feminine noun
- résine polyacétalique 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sine%20polyac%C3%A9talique
feminine noun
- résine polyoxyméthylénique 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sine%20polyoxym%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9nique
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère dans lequel le motif structural répété dans la chaîne est du type acétal. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 8, French, - polyac%C3%A9tal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La désignation de résines acétaliques ou polyoxyméthyléniques comprend les polymères thermoplastiques de la formaldéhyde [...] Grâce à une excellente combinaison de caractéristiques techniques importantes, telles que rigidité, dureté, résistance mécanique, stabilité des dimensions à haute température [...], les résines acétaliques sont particulièrement indiquées comme matières premières pour l'ingénierie (engineering plastics) [...] 2, record 8, French, - polyac%C3%A9tal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
POM : Résines polyacétaliques ou polyoxyméthyléniques (homopolymères et copolymères). 2, record 8, French, - polyac%C3%A9tal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyacétal : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 8, French, - polyac%C3%A9tal
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Résine acétal; pluriel : résines acétals. 6, record 8, French, - polyac%C3%A9tal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Arms Control
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- model PWO motion on disarmament and development 1, record 9, English, model%20PWO%20motion%20on%20disarmament%20and%20development
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PWO: Parliamentarians for World Order. 1, record 9, English, - model%20PWO%20motion%20on%20disarmament%20and%20development
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Contrôle des armements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- motion type des POM sur le désarmement et le développement
1, record 9, French, motion%20type%20des%20POM%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des associations parlementaires, Service de traduction des députés, décembre 1984. 1, record 9, French, - motion%20type%20des%20POM%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
POM : Parlementaires pour un ordre mondial. 1, record 9, French, - motion%20type%20des%20POM%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9sarmement%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Political Science
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- PWO Council 1, record 10, English, PWO%20Council
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PWO: [Parlementarians for World Order] 1, record 10, English, - PWO%20Council
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Parlementarians for World Order Council
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sciences politiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Conseil des POM
1, record 10, French, Conseil%20des%20POM
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des associations parlementaires, Service de traduction des députés, décembre 1984. 1, record 10, French, - Conseil%20des%20POM
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
POM : [Parlementaires pour un ordre mondial] 1, record 10, French, - Conseil%20des%20POM
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Conseil des Parlementaires pour un ordre mondial
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- War and Peace (International Law)
- International Relations
- Parliamentary Language
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- International Parliamentarians for World Order 1, record 11, English, International%20Parliamentarians%20for%20World%20Order
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- International PWO 1, record 11, English, International%20PWO
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Relations internationales
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Parlementaires pour un ordre mondial international
1, record 11, French, Parlementaires%20pour%20un%20ordre%20mondial%20international
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- POM International 1, record 11, French, POM%20International
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Glossaire des associations parlementaires, Service de traduction des députés, décembre 1984. 1, record 11, French, - Parlementaires%20pour%20un%20ordre%20mondial%20international
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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