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Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- in-transit facilities
1, record 1, English, in%2Dtransit%20facilities
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 1, English, - in%2Dtransit%20facilities
Record 1, Key term(s)
- in-transit facility
- in transit facilities
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- salles de transit
1, record 1, French, salles%20de%20transit
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- installations de transit 1, record 1, French, installations%20de%20transit
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 1, French, - salles%20de%20transit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- salle de transit
- installation de transit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- channel check 1, record 2, English, channel%20check
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle séquentiel
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20s%C3%A9quentiel
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
permettant de confirmer le nombre de messages transmis et reçus dans l'heure. A cette fin, on transmet le no séquentiel suivi du code télégraphique CS. 1, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20s%C3%A9quentiel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geophysics
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dilatational wave
1, record 3, English, dilatational%20wave
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- P-wave 2, record 3, English, P%2Dwave
correct
- compressional wave 2, record 3, English, compressional%20wave
correct
- primary wave 3, record 3, English, primary%20wave
correct
- longitudinal wave 4, record 3, English, longitudinal%20wave
correct
- irrotational wave 1, record 3, English, irrotational%20wave
correct
- pressure wave 1, record 3, English, pressure%20wave
correct
- push-pull wave 1, record 3, English, push%2Dpull%20wave
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That type of seismic body wave that involves particle motion (alternating compression and expansion) in the direction of propagation. 1, record 3, English, - dilatational%20wave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fastest of seismic waves, these compressional waves are the first recorded by the seismographs and have a cycle of about one second. These are higher frequency body waves that are felt by humans and cause damage. 5, record 3, English, - dilatational%20wave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compressional wave; longitudinal wave; primary; P-Wave: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 3, English, - dilatational%20wave
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géophysique
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- onde primaire
1, record 3, French, onde%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- onde de dilatation de distension 2, record 3, French, onde%20de%20dilatation%20de%20distension
correct, feminine noun
- onde de compression 2, record 3, French, onde%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
- onde longitudinale 3, record 3, French, onde%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
- onde P 3, record 3, French, onde%20P
correct, feminine noun
- onde de distension 4, record 3, French, onde%20de%20distension
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ondes de compression qui se propagent très rapidement et apparaissent les premières sur les enregistrements. 5, record 3, French, - onde%20primaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
onde longitudinale; onde de compression; onde primaire; onde P : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 3, French, - onde%20primaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
- Geofísica
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda longitudinal
1, record 3, Spanish, onda%20longitudinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- onda primaria 2, record 3, Spanish, onda%20primaria
correct, feminine noun
- onda P 1, record 3, Spanish, onda%20P
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onda sísmica primaria, de propagación rápida en cualquier medio sólido o fluido. 1, record 3, Spanish, - onda%20longitudinal
Record 4 - external organization data 2011-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bromine
1, record 4, English, bromine
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonmetallic halogen element of atomic number 35, group VIIA of the Periodic Table. 2, record 4, English, - bromine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Atomic weight 79.904. Valences 1, 3, 5 (valence of 7 also reported). There are two stable isotopes. Uses: Manufacture of ethylene dibromide (antiknock gasoline), organic synthesis, bleaching, water purification, solvent, intermediate for fumigants (methyl bromide), analytical reagent, fire-retardant for plastics, dyes, pharmaceuticals, photography, shrink-proofing wool. 2, record 4, English, - bromine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bromine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry); term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). Symbol: Br. This term is also often used to designate the specific compound dibromine, formula Br2 or BrBr. 3, record 4, English, - bromine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brome
1, record 4, French, brome
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps simple, halogène, de symbole Br, de numéro atomique 35, de poids atomique 79,904 [qui] présente habituellement les valences -1, +1, +3 et +5. 2, record 4, French, - brome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilisation. Le brome est employé à la fabrication de bromures métalliques, comme le bromure d'argent, utilisé en photographie, et le bromure de potassium, sédatif du système nerveux. Il sert aussi à l'obtention de dérivés organiques bromés, employés comme produits thérapeutiques, substances lacrymogènes, matières colorantes. Le brome est également utilisé sous forme de dibromoéthane dans la préparation du plomb tétraéthyle, qui sert comme antidétonant dans les carburants. 3, record 4, French, - brome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le brome est un élément fondamental des halons (bromofluorocarbures) qui sont d'efficaces agents extincteurs d'incendie. Malheureusement, les halons les plus utiles (1211, 1301 et 2402) possèdent un très grand pouvoir de destruction de l'ozone. Le Halon 1301 est aussi un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 4, record 4, French, - brome
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
brome : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée); terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). Symbole : Br. On emploie aussi ce terme très souvent pour désigner le dibrome, de formule Br2 ou BrBr. 5, record 4, French, - brome
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromo
1, record 4, Spanish, bromo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elemento halógeno no metálico. Líquido de color oscuro pardo rojizo. Soluble en disolventes orgánicos. Muy tóxico. 2, record 4, Spanish, - bromo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 5, English, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ISAF 1, record 5, English, ISAF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- International Yacht Racing Union 2, record 5, English, International%20Yacht%20Racing%20Union
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 5, English, IYRU
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 5, English, IYRU
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Yachting Racing Union
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 5, French, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ISAF 1, record 5, French, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Fédération Internationale de Voile 2, record 5, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Voile
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 5, French, ISAF
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 5, French, ISAF
- Union Internationale de Régates à Voile 3, record 5, French, Union%20Internationale%20de%20R%C3%A9gates%20%C3%A0%20Voile
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom de cette fédération n'est pas traduit. Cependant, dans le lexique anglais/français des sports olympiques d'été de l'INSEP [Institut national du sport et de l'éducation physique] on retrouve l'équivalent français «Union Internationale de Régates à Voile». 3, record 5, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisme non traduit officiellement, mais qui a déjà utilisé l'expression «Fédération Internationale de Voile» comme traduction lors de jeux de Marseille 2002. 4, record 5, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Union internationale de courses de yacht
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Vela
1, record 5, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ISAF 2, record 5, Spanish, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la sigla inglesa ISAF corresponde a la Federación Internacional de Vela. 3, record 5, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Courts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- special and reasonable ground
1, record 6, English, special%20and%20reasonable%20ground
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tribunaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- motif spécial et raisonnable
1, record 6, French, motif%20sp%C3%A9cial%20et%20raisonnable
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Cinematography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- motion control camera
1, record 7, English, motion%20control%20camera
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motion Control Camera: Allows for the exact repetition of camera passes. Among other things, allows actors to "double" themselves. Example: David Cronenberg's "Dead Ringers", which featured Jeremy Irons playing twin brothers. 1, record 7, English, - motion%20control%20camera
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Cinématographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- caméra de contrôle du mouvement
1, record 7, French, cam%C3%A9ra%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20mouvement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Weed Science
- Botany
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Purple loosestrife
1, record 8, English, Purple%20loosestrife
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produced by Ducks Unlimited Canada, 1995. 2, record 8, English, - Purple%20loosestrife
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Mauvaises herbes
- Botanique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Salicaire pourpre
1, record 8, French, Salicaire%20pourpre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié par Canards Illimités Canada, 1995. 2, record 8, French, - Salicaire%20pourpre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- limitation
1, record 9, English, limitation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limite
1, record 9, French, limite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2022-08-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- barrier
1, record 10, English, barrier
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- obstacle 2, record 10, English, obstacle
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders the full and equal participation of a person or group of people in society. 3, record 10, English, - barrier
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 10, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- barrière 2, record 10, French, barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empêchement qui est de nature physique, structurelle, technologique, socioéconomique ou culturelle, ou qui est relatif à l'information, aux communications, aux comportements ou aux mentalités, et qui nuit à la participation pleine et égale d'une personne ou d'un groupe de personnes à la société. 2, record 10, French, - obstacle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- obstáculo
1, record 10, Spanish, obst%C3%A1culo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- impedimento 1, record 10, Spanish, impedimento
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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