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Record 1 2002-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A special coupling device, inserted one or two joints above the bottom of the casing string, that contains a check valve to permit fluid to pass downward but not upward through the casing.

CONT

The float collar prevents drilling mud from entering the casing while it is being lowered, allowing the casing to float during its descent and also decreasing the load on the derrick. The float collar also prevents a backflow of cement during the cementing operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
DEF

An approach to solving the phase problem in protein structure determination by comparing structure factors collected at different wavelengths, including the absorption edge of a heavy-atom scatterer.

Key term(s)
  • multi-wavelength anomalous diffraction
  • multi-wavelength anomalous dispersion
  • multiple wavelength anomalous diffraction
  • M.A.D.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
CONT

Outre [l’] expérience classique de biocristallographie, deux techniques sont développées en parallèle et sont exclusives du rayonnement synchrotron. La première est la méthode MAD (multiple-wavelength anomalous diffraction) qui consiste à exploiter la diffusion anomale d’un atome lourd inclus dans la protéine et à déterminer sa position, puis à aider au phasage, à partir de la collecte de données autour du seuil d’absorption.

Key term(s)
  • diffraction anomale multi-longueurs d'ondes
  • méthode M.A.D.

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports

Spanish

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Record 5 1996-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
OBS

A family caring for a severely handicapped child (including a foster child) who is under 18 years of age may be eligible to receive a monthly Handicapped Children's Benefit. The child must be residing in the parent's home and have a severe handicap that results in a functional loss. Further, extraordinary costs must be incurred as a direct result of the handicap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
OBS

Une famille qui prend soin d'un enfant gravement handicapé (il peut s'agir d'un enfant en famille d'accueil) âgé de moins de 18 ans peut avoir droit de recevoir une prestation mensuelle pour enfants handicapés. L'enfant doit résider dans la maison de ses parents et avoir un handicap grave qui occasionne une perte fonctionnelle. En outre, des coûts extraordinaires doivent découler directement du handicap.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

A piping for conveying a fluid from one location to another.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Circuits des aéronefs
DEF

Tuyau de petite section parcourue par un fluide.

OBS

conduite; canalisation : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 7 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organization Planning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planification d'organisation

Spanish

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Record 8 1997-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Courts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribunaux
OBS

Source(s) : Lexique anglais-français de termes de droit maritime.

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
HOCH2C(CH3)2CHOHCONH(CH2)2CH2OH
formula, see observation
81-13-0
CAS number
DEF

The alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid, with vitamin activity. Properties: Viscous liquid; soluble in water, ethanol, methanol ...

OBS

panthenol: USAN name for pantothenol.

OBS

USAN: Abbreviation for United States Adopted Name, a nonproprietary name approved by the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Such names applied to pharmaceutical products do not imply endorsement; their use in advertising and labelling is required by law.

OBS

Chemical formula: HOCH2C(CH3)2CHOHCONH(CH2)2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HOCH2C(CH3)2CHOHCONH(CH2)2CH2OH
formula, see observation
81-13-0
CAS number
DEF

Alcool correspondant à l'acide pantothénique, ayant une activité vitaminique.

OBS

Formule chimique : HOCH2C(CH3)2CHOHCONH(CH2)2CH2OH

Spanish

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Record 10 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
DEF

The ring on the stipe of a mushroom formed by the separation of the veil from the margin of the cap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
DEF

Membrane entourant le pied, habituellement dans sa partie haute, qui est un résidu du voile partiel (anneau d'origine supérieure) ou du voile général (anneau d'origine inférieure ou armille) ou des deux à la fois.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hongos y mixomicetos
OBS

Parte del hongo.

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