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Record 1 2009-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Types of Paper
  • Computer Graphics
  • Coins and Bank Notes
DEF

A distinguishing mark, lettering or design made on paper during manufacture and visible when the sheet is held up to light. Once made, the watermark can never be removed.

DEF

In computer graphics, any text or graphics that is usually printed on every page often in a light shade of gray.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Sortes de papier
  • Infographie
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
DEF

Dessin ou inscription constituant une marque de qualité et d'origine qui se voit en clair par transparence dans une feuille de papier. Cette marque est obtenue au moment de la formation de la feuille de papier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Artes gráficas e imprenta
  • Tipos de papel
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Monedas y billetes
CONT

La marca de agua reproduce la imagen del personaje principal y solo se puede observar al exponer el billete hacia una fuente de luz. [...] La marca de agua no pierde la mencionada característica a pesar de que el billete esté muy usado.

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Record 2 2007-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

... the electronics are installed into the missile warning receiver. Laser warning technology alerts aircrews when laser-aided or laser-guided threats are present, allowing them to take appropriate counter actions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Missiles et roquettes

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Acanthaceae family, India, Melaysia, herbaceous perennial with trailing and rooting or clambering stems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The weight gain of a test subject divided by its intake of a particular food protein during the test period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Biochimie
OBS

Par exemple des aliments des animaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dietética
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Relación entre la ganancia de peso y la proteína suministrada.

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Record 5 1986-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meats and Meat Industries
DEF

Elongated sheet metal formed in "U" shape in which meat and products slide from one location to another, usually by gravity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
DEF

conduit incliné dans lequel passent matières ou produits entraînés par gravité.

Spanish

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Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

button: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

bouton : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières».

Spanish

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Record 7 1988-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

A bilateral Canada-U.S. Group; Information confirmed by the Translation Service, Department of External Affairs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Groupe conjoint Canada-États-Unis; Information confirmée par la section de traduction du ministère des Affaires extérieures.

Spanish

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Record 8 1998-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Financial and Budgetary Management
  • Trade
OBS

CAS [Corporate Administrative Systems].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion budgétaire et financière
  • Commerce
OBS

SAE [Systèmes administratifs d'entreprises].

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Defence
  • Types of Aircraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défense aérienne
  • Types d'aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
OBS

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

Spanish

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