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Record 1 2012-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Safety
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

Referring to what is situated away from a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear agent release, in the direction of the wind.

OBS

downwind; down wind; leeward: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Sécurité incendie
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Se dit de ce qui est situé plus bas qu'un rejet d'agent chimique, biologique, radiologique ou nucéaire, dans la direction du vent.

OBS

en aval; à l'aval; sous le vent : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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