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Record 1 2022-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Devices
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Electromagnetism
CONT

A magnetoresistance device is proposed in [both a] magnetically and electrically modulated two-dimensional electron gas, which can be realized experimentally by the deposition, on the top and bottom of a semiconductor heterostructure, of two parallel metallic ferromagnetic strips under an applied voltage. It is shown that a considerable magnetoresistance effect can be achieved in such a device due to the significant transmission difference for electrons through parallel and antiparallel magnetization configurations.

Key term(s)
  • magneto-resistance device

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs électroniques
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Électromagnétisme
Key term(s)
  • dispositif à magnéto-résistance

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Accounting
OBS

rental on fixed assets: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité nationale
OBS

loyer des actifs fixes : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 3 1980-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Networks

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux ferroviaires

Spanish

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Record 4 1992-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
OBS

Source : Guide de l'usager (du système en question) Consommateurs et Sociétés Canada

Spanish

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Record 5 1990-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Interiors
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
OBS

Casier ou conteneur spécial, fabriqué par Paul Bunyonm dans lequel on place le petit matériel de bord, en particulier le matériel servant à modifier la configuration de l'appareil, concerne plus particulièrement le B-707 (CC-137) des Forces canadiennes. On peut aussi rencontrer "Bunyonnette" qui est le même genre de conteneur, mais plus petit

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
DEF

The practice whereby a student registers in a university or college course as an auditor. Such a student receives no grade or credit for any course audited. (Unesco study of higher education terminology)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Administración escolar y paraescolar
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Record 7 1985-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies)
32.P5
occupation code
OBS

32.P5: classification specialty qualification code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
32.P5
occupation code
OBS

32.P5 : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications).

Spanish

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Record 8 2018-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Construction
OBS

Mission: To provide professional designation to construction inspectors; education & marketing information to members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Construction

Spanish

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Record 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
OBS

Jouets

Spanish

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Record 10 1996-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Respiratory System
CONT

The discussion between intensivist and inhalation therapist on the issue of respirator weaning is noted with approval as a healthy interdisciplinary process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

[...] période de transition entre la période où la totalité de la ventilation est accomplie par le respirateur, et celle où le patient respire spontanément de façon permanente. [...] On peut en fait séparer deux modes de sevrage essentiels : d'une part le débranchement du respirateur, effectué de façon intermittente en augmentant progressivement le temps de maintien de la ventilation spontanée; d'autre part les techniques consistant à diminuer progressivement l'assistance ventilatoire apportée par le respirateur [...]

Spanish

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