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DURABLE [4 records]

Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

the word "durable" is finding favour as a neutral word that refers to the hoped-for end-point of breeding activity without implications as to biological mechanisms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
CONT

le qualificatif durable, terme neutre, convient pour décrire l'espoir de terminer un programme de sélection de gènes de résistance sans égard aux mécanismes biologiques.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du bois
DEF

Se dit du bois qui conserve longtemps ses propriétés.

Spanish

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