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ADAPTATEUR [16 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rewriter
1, record 1, English, rewriter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 1, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- adaptatrice 1, record 1, French, adaptatrice
correct, feminine noun
- rédacteur-adaptateur 1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9dacteur%2Dadaptateur
correct, masculine noun
- rédactrice-adaptatrice 1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9dactrice%2Dadaptatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rédacteur adaptateur
- rédactrice adaptatrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- media adapter
1, record 2, English, media%20adapter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
media adapter: an item in the "Visual Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - media%20adapter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 2, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adaptateur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication visuelle» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - adaptateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rewriter
1, record 3, English, rewriter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- re-writer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 3, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- adaptatrice 1, record 3, French, adaptatrice
correct, feminine noun
- rédacteur-adaptateur 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9dacteur%2Dadaptateur
correct, masculine noun
- rédactrice-adaptatrice 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9dactrice%2Dadaptatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adaptor
1, record 4, English, adaptor
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- adapter 1, record 4, English, adapter
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various devices used in adjusting or fitting to each other the separate parts of a machine or apparatus whose design is such that adjustment or fitting would otherwise not be possible. 2, record 4, English, - adaptor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adaptor; adapter: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - adaptor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 4, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce permettant la jonction de deux composants dont le système de raccordement de l'un n'est pas compatible avec celui de l'autre. 2, record 4, French, - adaptateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adaptateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 4, French, - adaptateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
adaptateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - adaptateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- linker
1, record 5, English, linker
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short, synthetic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule that contains the recognition site for a specific restriction endonuclease. 2, record 5, English, - linker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lieur
1, record 5, French, lieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- adaptateur 2, record 5, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
- séquence de liaison 1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9quence%20de%20liaison
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligonucléotide de synthèse de 4 ou 6 paires de désoxyribonucleotides dont la séquence correspond à un site reconnu par une endonucléase de restriction. 3, record 5, French, - lieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces molécules peuvent être liées aux extrémités franches de n'importe quel segment d'ADN, ce qui facilitera son insertion dans un vecteur. 3, record 5, French, - lieur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ligador
1, record 5, Spanish, ligador
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligonucleótido sintético de doble hebra, que contiene la secuencia de reconocimiento de una o más endonucleasas de restricción. 1, record 5, Spanish, - ligador
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La unión de un ligador a cada extremo de un fragmento de ADN facilita la preparación del fragmento para su clonación en un vector. 1, record 5, Spanish, - ligador
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- linkage
1, record 6, English, linkage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 6, English, - linkage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 6, French, adaptateur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - adaptateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flow adapter
1, record 7, English, flow%20adapter
correct, specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - flow%20adapter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 7, French, adaptateur
masculine noun, generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - adaptateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-09-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vessel head penetration nozzle 1, record 8, English, vessel%20head%20penetration%20nozzle
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- adapter 2, record 8, English, adapter
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The head attachment of a pressurized water reactor vessel used for guiding the control rod drive shafts. 3, record 8, English, - vessel%20head%20penetration%20nozzle
Record 8, Key term(s)
- adaptor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 8, French, adaptateur
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] fissuration des adaptateurs des couvercles des cuves de REP [réacteurs à eau sous pression] français; ces adaptateurs, qui permettent en particulier le passage des tiges de commande des barres de contrôle, étaient réalisés en Inconel 600, matériau dont la sensibilité à la corrosion sous tension était bien connue, ne serait-ce qu’à cause des corrosions déjà constatées sur les tubes des générateurs de vapeur réalisés dans le même matériau. 2, record 8, French, - adaptateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- adapter
1, record 9, English, adapter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- adaptor 2, record 9, English, adaptor
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for connecting two units which would not be otherwise directly connected due to incompatible configuration, voltages, currents, frequencies, etc. 3, record 9, English, - adapter
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 9, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- carte adaptateur 2, record 9, French, carte%20adaptateur
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de connexion conçu pour servir d'intermédiaire entre deux unités possédant des caractéristiques empêchant une connexion directe. 3, record 9, French, - adaptateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclo de vida (Informática)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaptador
1, record 9, Spanish, adaptador
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- enlace 2, record 9, Spanish, enlace
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo de conexión, diseñado para afectar la capacidad operativa entre las diferentes partes de uno o más sistemas y/o subsistemas. 3, record 9, Spanish, - adaptador
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adaptador: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 9, Spanish, - adaptador
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- adaptor
1, record 10, English, adaptor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 10, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte séquence nucléotidique capable de réaliser le pontage entre deux fragments d'ADN terminés par des séances non complémentaires. 2, record 10, French, - adaptateur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du génie génétique : Vocabulaire bilingue tiré de l'Arrêté du 14 septembre 1990 (JO du 26 septembre 1990), Commission de terminologie pour le vocabulaire des sciences et des techniques de l'agriculture et de l'agro-alimentaire; Avis de la Délégation générale à la langue française et Avis du Conseil international de la langue française. 2, record 10, French, - adaptateur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-06-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- adaptor
1, record 11, English, adaptor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for connecting two incompatible instruments that differ in size, voltage, frequency, etc. 2, record 11, English, - adaptor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 11, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raccord spécial, destiné à établir une liaison de continuité fonctionnelle entre deux éléments dont le raccordement ne serait pas réalisable sans lui. 1, record 11, French, - adaptateur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un adaptateur permet la liaison entre deux composants de calibre différent. 2, record 11, French, - adaptateur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait de la norme NF-S90-100 reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 3, record 11, French, - adaptateur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- header
1, record 12, English, header
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 12, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- adaptateur de mesure 1, record 12, French, adaptateur%20de%20mesure
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-10-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Land Forces
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- weapon mount
1, record 13, English, weapon%20mount
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standard weapon mount is the Stanag 2324, but alternative fittings can be provided for specific types of weapon. 1, record 13, English, - weapon%20mount
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Forces terrestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 13, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'adaptateur standard est le Stanag 2324 mais d'autres fixations sont disponibles pour d'autres modèles d'armes. 1, record 13, French, - adaptateur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-10-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- adapter
1, record 14, English, adapter
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for combining parts that differ in size or design, generally used to accommodate film, filters, lenses, etc., other than those for which the basic equipment was designed. 2, record 14, English, - adapter
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adapters are often identified more specifically, as in adapter ring, adapter lens board, and adapter back. 3, record 14, English, - adapter
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur
1, record 14, French, adaptateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout dispositif permettant le jumelage et l'utilisation sur un appareil d'un accessoire photographique : filtre, lentille additionnelle, etc. 2, record 14, French, - adaptateur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-01-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hobbies
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- plate adapter 1, record 15, English, plate%20adapter
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Passe-temps
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- cadre intermédiaire
1, record 15, French, cadre%20interm%C3%A9diaire
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- porte-plaque 1, record 15, French, porte%2Dplaque
- adaptateur 1, record 15, French, adaptateur
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1980-12-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- adaptor 1, record 16, English, adaptor
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gesture that helps a person cope or deal with a tense situation by draining off tensions. 1, record 16, English, - adaptor
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- adaptateur 1, record 16, French, adaptateur
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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