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CHOKING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- choking 1, record 1, English, choking
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
when operating tunnels at high subsonic velocities (...) there appears the phenomenon known as --. 1, record 1, English, - choking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blocage de la veine 1, record 1, French, blocage%20de%20la%20veine
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lorsqu'un domaine transsonique intéresse la section, le débit est fixé et le nombre de Mach amont ne peut croître, c'est le phénomène du --. 1, record 1, French, - blocage%20de%20la%20veine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Toxicology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- choking
1, record 2, English, choking
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producing the feeling of strangulation. 1, record 2, English, - choking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a choking cloud of dust. 1, record 2, English, - choking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Toxicologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suffocant
1, record 2, French, suffocant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de ce qui gêne ou fait perdre la respiration; étouffant, asphyxiant. 1, record 2, French, - suffocant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaleur suffocante. Fumée suffocante. 1, record 2, French, - suffocant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
- Toxicología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sofocante
1, record 2, Spanish, sofocante
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- suffocation
1, record 3, English, suffocation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- choking 1, record 3, English, choking
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interference with the entrance of air into the lungs and resultant asphyxiation. 1, record 3, English, - suffocation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- suffocation
1, record 3, French, suffocation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suffocation. C'est une respiration difficile (l'enfant fait des efforts pour trouver son souffle) et bruyante; parfois les lèvres sont bleues. 1, record 3, French, - suffocation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparato respiratorio
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sofocación
1, record 3, Spanish, sofocaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la Real Academia de la Lengua española, define el término sofocar como: ahogar, impedir la respiración. La sofocación en el buceo es un riesgo que se encuentra constantemente presente [...] las consecuencias que puede tener la sofocación varían [...] Las más importantes son las siguientes: Hipercapnia [...] Pánico [...] Bloqueo de la respiración [...] Respiración superficial jadeante y desordenada [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - sofocaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- choking down
1, record 4, English, choking%20down
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation that occurs when a trainer or a driver attempts to restrain or race a horse in such a way that the animal's breathing is inadvertently cut off. 2, record 4, English, - choking%20down
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In racing, often due to tongue swallowing. 3, record 4, English, - choking%20down
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Choked Down. When a driver tries to get a horse to run at a slowed rate, he or she will sometimes pull its head back, unintentionally cutting off its breathing. This can cause the horse to lose consciousness and collapse on the track. 4, record 4, English, - choking%20down
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Sometimes "choking up" or "choking" are used. 5, record 4, English, - choking%20down
Record 4, Key term(s)
- choking up
- choking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étouffement
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9touffement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition qui survient quand un conducteur retient trop son cheval, pour fins de stratégie, ou cherche trop à régulariser l'allure du cheval qui, alors, s'étouffe et parfois même tombe sur la piste. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9touffement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- choking
1, record 5, English, choking
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- choke 2, record 5, English, choke
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stoppage of flow, due to obstructed discharge, sticky material, packed and compacted fines, or bad control. 3, record 5, English, - choking
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- engorgement
1, record 5, French, engorgement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- colmatage 2, record 5, French, colmatage
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de ce qui est encombré par une accumulation. 3, record 5, French, - engorgement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- choking 1, record 6, English, choking
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- clogging 1, record 6, English, clogging
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of pipes and canals. 1, record 6, English, - choking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Égouts et drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- engorgement
1, record 6, French, engorgement
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- encrassement 1, record 6, French, encrassement
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- choking 1, record 7, English, choking
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bourrage
1, record 7, French, bourrage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- extinction riche 1, record 7, French, extinction%20riche
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sorte de blocage ou de bouchon qui se produit dans un réacteur lorsque la vitesse de l'air qui y pénètre est égale ou supérieur à Mach 1. L'air ne passant plus, mais le carburant continuant d'arriver, il y a extinction riche. Beurrage est une expression quelque peu argotique. 1, record 7, French, - bourrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-10-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- choking 1, record 8, English, choking
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nichset 1, record 8, English, - choking
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- engorgement 1, record 8, French, engorgement
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nichset hydraulique, pneumatique 127cp/1.75 1, record 8, French, - engorgement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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