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EXPLOSION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 1, English, explosion
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- expl 2, record 1, English, expl
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blast 3, record 1, English, blast
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical and thermal effect of the chemical reaction of an explosive during a detonation or a deflagration under confinement. 4, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "explosion" may also be used as the inclusive term for "detonation" and "deflagration under confinement". 4, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A violent expansion of gas. 5, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
explosion; expl: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - explosion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 1, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- expl 2, record 1, French, expl
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet mécanique et thermique de la réaction chimique d'un explosif pendant une détonation ou une déflagration sous confinement. 3, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise parfois le terme «explosion» dans le sens de «détonation» ou de «déflagration sous confinement». 3, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Expansion violente de gaz. 4, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
explosion : terme et définition [source CBT-262] uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
explosion : terme et définition [source CFP-B-GL-317-025] uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
explosion; expl : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - explosion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 1, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatación repentina del gas contenido o producido por un dispositivo mecánico con el fin de obtener el movimiento de una de las partes de aquel, como [...] en el disparo del arma de fuego. 2, record 1, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando la presión es relativamente baja, la explosión se llama deflagración y se propaga de grano en grano del explosivo, como en los cartuchos de las armas de fuego (explosivos deflagrantes). 3, record 1, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Fire Prevention
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 2, English, explosion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propagation of a flame in a premixed dispersion of combustible gases, dusts or mixtures of these, in a gaseous oxidant such as air in a closed or substantially closed vessel. 1, record 2, English, - explosion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Definition given] in the context of explosion suppression systems. 1, record 2, English, - explosion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Prévention des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 2, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propagation d'une flamme dans une prémélange de gaz combustible, poussières combustibles ou de leurs mélanges et d'oxydant gazeux à l'intérieur d'une enceinte fermée ou pratiquement fermée. 1, record 2, French, - explosion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Définition donnée] dans le contexte de suppression d'explosion. 1, record 2, French, - explosion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuegos y explosiones
- Prevención de incendios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 2, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 3, English, explosion
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure or in both simultaneously. 1, record 3, English, - explosion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosion: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - explosion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 3, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction brusque d'oxydation ou de décomposition entraînant une élévation de température, de pression ou les deux simultanément. 1, record 3, French, - explosion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosion : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - explosion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 3, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 4, English, explosion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Violent expansion of gas. 2, record 4, English, - explosion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Feux et explosions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 4, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expansion violente de gaz. 2, record 4, French, - explosion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 4, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expansión rápida y violenta de una masa gaseosa, que da lugar a una onda expansiva que destruye los materiales o estructuras próximas o que la confinan. 1, record 4, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- explosion 1, record 5, English, explosion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tonation
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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