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Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5CH(CH3)OH
formula, see observation
C6H5-CHOH-CH3
formula, see observation
C6H5CH(OH)CH3
formula, see observation
C8H10O
formula, see observation
98-85-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid which has a mild floral odor and which is used in perfumery, flavoring, dyes, and as a laboratory reagent.

OBS

1-phenylethan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

The prefix "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C6H5CH(CH3)OH or C6H5-CHOH-CH3 or C6H5CH(OH)CH3 or C8H10O

Key term(s)
  • a-methylbenzyl alcohol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5CH(CH3)OH
formula, see observation
C6H5-CHOH-CH3
formula, see observation
C6H5CH(OH)CH3
formula, see observation
C8H10O
formula, see observation
98-85-1
CAS number
OBS

1-phényléthan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Le préfixe «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C6H5CH(CH3)OH ou C6H5-CHOH-CH3 ou C6H5CH(OH)CH3 ou C8H10O

Key term(s)
  • alcool a-méthylbenzylique

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Operations (Air Forces)
DEF

A practice approach to a runway by a jet aircraft (normally military) at idle thrust.

OBS

The approach may start at a relatively high altitude over a runway (high key) and may continue on a relatively high and wide downwind leg with a high rate of descent and a continuous turn to final.

OBS

simulated flameout; SFO: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • simulated flame-out
  • simulated flame out

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
DEF

Exercice d'approche vers une piste effectué par un aéronef à réaction (généralement militaire) dont les réacteurs sont au ralenti.

OBS

L'approche peut commencer à une altitude relativement élevée au-dessus de la piste (high key), se poursuivre sur une étape vent arrière relativement étendue et à une altitude relativement élevée et se terminer par un fort taux de descente avec un virage continu vers la finale.

OBS

arrêt simulé de turbomoteur; SFO : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
  • Structural Framework
DEF

Any joist spanning between walls on which floorboards are laid and which neither supports nor is supported by another joist.

Key term(s)
  • floor joist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
  • Charpentes
DEF

Solive normale ainsi désignée pour la distinguer des solives d'enchevêtrure ou de remplissage.

Spanish

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Record 5 1984-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

(The Canadian Human Rights Act, 52)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

(La loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne, 52)

Spanish

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Record 6 1997-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Key term(s)
  • National Energy Bus Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Military Administration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration militaire

Spanish

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Record 8 2022-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A spider of the family Linyphiidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Araignée de la famille des Linyphiidae.

Spanish

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Record 9 - external organization data 2023-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 10 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parliamentary Language

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire

Spanish

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