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YIN-YANG [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- History of Religions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yin-yang symbol
1, record 1, English, yin%2Dyang%20symbol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- taijitu 2, record 1, English, taijitu
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The white dot in the black area and the black dot in the white area connote coexistence and unity of opposites to form a whole. The curvy line signifies that there are no absolute separations between the two opposites. The yin-yang symbol, then, embodies both sides: duality, paradox, unity in diversity, change, and harmony. 3, record 1, English, - yin%2Dyang%20symbol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- symbole du yin-yang
1, record 1, French, symbole%20du%20yin%2Dyang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- symbole du yin yang 2, record 1, French, symbole%20du%20yin%20yang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le symbole du yin-yang représente la relation et l'interdépendance entre le yin et le yang. Le point blanc dans la partie noire et le point noir dans la partie blanche signifie que dans le yin (noir), il y a toujours la semence de yang (le point blanc), et vice versa. 1, record 1, French, - symbole%20du%20yin%2Dyang
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- History of Religions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- yin-yang
1, record 2, English, yin%2Dyang
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- yinyang 2, record 2, English, yinyang
correct
- yin yang 3, record 2, English, yin%20yang
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yin yang is the principle of natural and complementary forces, patterns and things that depend on one another and do not make sense on their own. 3, record 2, English, - yin%2Dyang
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- yin-yang
1, record 2, French, yin%2Dyang
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Puisque le concept de yin-yang est une génération harmonieuse de forces opposées, l'essence naturelle des choses est constituante. Ainsi, il n'y a rien qui soit totalement yin ou totalement yang. Le yin et le yang ne sont ni exclusifs ni conflictuels, mais complémentaires l'un à l'autre et, bien qu'ils soient opposés, l'un ne peut exister sans l'autre. 2, record 2, French, - yin%2Dyang
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Atomic Physics
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Yin-Yang coil
1, record 3, English, Yin%2DYang%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil which produces a minimum-B configuration resembling that generated by a tennis ball-seam coil but with several advantages: it produces a field of variable and higher mirror ratio, using less power; it is made up of two separate racetrack-shaped conductors, bent into a "C" shape, which confers great flexibility on the assembly. 1, record 3, English, - Yin%2DYang%20coil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B : This symbol is italicized. 2, record 3, English, - Yin%2DYang%20coil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Yin-Yang coil: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - Yin%2DYang%20coil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Fusion thermonucléaire
- Physique atomique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bobine Yin-Yang
1, record 3, French, bobine%20Yin%2DYang
feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine qui crée une configuration à B minimal ressemblant à celle engendrée par une bobine du type lacet quadripolaire, mais avec plusieurs avantages : elle produit un champ à rapport de miroir variable et plus élevé, en utilisant moins de puissance; elle est constituée de deux conducteurs séparés, en forme d'hippodrome et courbés en forme de C, ce qui assure une grande flexibilité à l'ensemble. 1, record 3, French, - bobine%20Yin%2DYang
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B : Ce symbole est en italique. 2, record 3, French, - bobine%20Yin%2DYang
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bobine Yin-Yang : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - bobine%20Yin%2DYang
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Thermonuclear fusion
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Yin-Yang coil
1, record 4, English, Yin%2DYang%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil which produces a minimum-[italic B] configuration resembling that generated by a tennis-ball-seam coil but with several advantages: it produces a field of variable and higher mirror ratio, using much less power; it is made up of two separate racetrack-shaped conductors, bent into a "C" shape which confers great flexibility on the assembly. 1, record 4, English, - Yin%2DYang%20coil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yin-Yang coil: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - Yin%2DYang%20coil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Fusion thermonucléaire
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bobine Yin-Yang
1, record 4, French, bobine%20Yin%2DYang
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine qui crée une configuration à [italique B] minimal ressemblant à celle engendrée par une bobine du type lacet quadripolaire, mais avec plusieurs avantages : elle produit un champ à rapport de miroir variable et plus élevé, en utilisant moins de puissance; elle est constituée de deux conducteurs séparés, en forme d'hippodrome et courbés en forme de C, ce qui assure une grande flexibilité à l'ensemble. 1, record 4, French, - bobine%20Yin%2DYang
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine Yin-Yang : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - bobine%20Yin%2DYang
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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