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COLD EFFECT [33 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- indoor relative humidity
1, record 1, English, indoor%20relative%20humidity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term indoor relative humidity is sometimes used to specify the relative humidity which outside air will have when heated to a given room temperature, such as 72 °F, without addition of moisture. It always has a low value in cold weather and is then a better measure of the drying effect on skin than is outdoor relative humidity. 2, record 1, English, - indoor%20relative%20humidity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- humidité relative d'intérieur
1, record 1, French, humidit%C3%A9%20relative%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedad relativa interior
1, record 1, Spanish, humedad%20relativa%20interior
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- outdoor relative humidity
1, record 2, English, outdoor%20relative%20humidity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term indoor relative humidity is sometimes used to specify the relative humidity which outside air will have when heated to a given room temperature, such as 72 °F, without addition of moisture. It always has a low value in cold weather and is then a better measure of the drying effect on skin than is outdoor relative humidity. 2, record 2, English, - outdoor%20relative%20humidity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- humidité relative extérieure
1, record 2, French, humidit%C3%A9%20relative%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Humidité relative à l'air libre ou à l'extérieur d'un édifice. 1, record 2, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20relative%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedad relativa exterior
1, record 2, Spanish, humedad%20relativa%20exterior
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chimney effect
1, record 3, English, chimney%20effect
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stack effect 2, record 3, English, stack%20effect
correct
- flue effect 3, record 3, English, flue%20effect
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upward movement of hot fire effluent ... caused by convection ... currents confined within an essentially vertical enclosure. 4, record 3, English, - chimney%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chimney effect.... Just as hot air rises in a chimney, and cold air enters at the fire-box, so with a building when infiltration occurs at the lower floors and exfiltration occurs at the upper floors. This is more pronounced in multi-storey buildings. 5, record 3, English, - chimney%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chimney effect: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 3, English, - chimney%20effect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effet de cheminée
1, record 3, French, effet%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- effet cheminée 2, record 3, French, effet%20chemin%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- effet de convection 3, record 3, French, effet%20de%20convection
masculine noun
- tirage thermique 2, record 3, French, tirage%20thermique
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement ascensionnel des effluents du feu […] chauds provoqué par des courants de convection […] à l'intérieur d'une enceinte […] essentiellement verticale. 4, record 3, French, - effet%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mais en réalité, rafraîchir sa maison sans climatiseur est possible grâce à un procédé technique, le tirage thermique. Aussi appelé «l'effet cheminée», il s'agit du mouvement opéré par l'air chaud, qui sous l'effet de la poussée d'Archimède, monte naturellement. 2, record 3, French, - effet%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les interstices et les ouvertures de l'habitation laissent pénétrer une quantité suffisante d'air frais pour l'aération et la combustion. Cet air est ensuite évacué par la cheminée et les ouvertures de la maison, grâce à l'action du vent, ou par un procédé connu sous le nom d'«effet de convection». Cet effet est produit par l'écart entre la température interne d'un bâtiment et la température de l'air extérieur. Il se produit dans les cheminées de même que dans l'ensemble du bâtiment. 3, record 3, French, - effet%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effet cheminée : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - effet%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aislamiento térmico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto chimenea
1, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20chimenea
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiro natural 2, record 3, Spanish, tiro%20natural
correct, masculine noun
- tiro 3, record 3, Spanish, tiro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia de presión de un gas entre la entrada y la salida del aparato, instalación o construcción en que ha de circular. 3, record 3, Spanish, - efecto%20chimenea
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la presión en [el hogar] suele ser próxima de la presión atmosférica y, consiguientemente, el tiro se debe a la depresión que reina a la salida, dado que los gases calientes tienen menor densidad que el aire atmosférico y tienden a elevarse (tiro natural). 3, record 3, Spanish, - efecto%20chimenea
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Effects of Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dehydration-greenhouse feedback
1, record 4, English, dehydration%2Dgreenhouse%20feedback
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DGF 1, record 4, English, DGF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enhanced dehydration of the lower troposphere contributes to decreased water vapour greenhouse effect and cools the surface. A positive feedback is created between surface cooling and air dehydration, accelerating cold air production. This process is referred to as the dehydration-greenhouse feedback(DGF). 1, record 4, English, - dehydration%2Dgreenhouse%20feedback
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Effets de la pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rétroaction déshydratation-effet de serre
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9troaction%20d%C3%A9shydratation%2Deffet%20de%20serre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RDES 2, record 4, French, RDES
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus de la rétroaction déshydratation-effet de serre (RDES) est une hypothèse pour tenter d'expliquer la tendance au refroidissement observé durant l'hiver arctique. 3, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9troaction%20d%C3%A9shydratation%2Deffet%20de%20serre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la réduction de la concentration des [noyaux glaçogènes] par l'[effet d'inhibition de gel induit par les sulfates] favoriserait une diminution de la concentration en nombre et une augmentation de la taille moyenne des cristaux de glace, en raison d'une compétition réduite pour une même quantité de vapeur d'eau disponible (i.e. par rapport à une situation d'absence de sulfates). Par conséquent, le taux de précipitation des cristaux de glace et le taux de déshydratation de la troposphère augmenteraient tandis que l'effet de serre associé à la vapeur d'eau diminuerait. Il s'en suivrait une accélération du refroidissement déjà en cours dans la masse d'air, puis l'activation d'une autre série de cristaux, donnant ainsi lieu à une rétroaction. 3, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9troaction%20d%C3%A9shydratation%2Deffet%20de%20serre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wheal
1, record 5, English, wheal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- weal 2, record 5, English, weal
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primary lesion of the skin that is a pruritic, circumscribed, edematous, usually transitory elevation that varies in size from a pin-head to that of the palm or larger, occurring classically in urticaria but also after insect bites, animal bites, trauma, or even as an effect of such physical agents as heat, cold, or sunlight. 1, record 5, English, - wheal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wheal: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 5, English, - wheal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- papule ortiée
1, record 5, French, papule%20orti%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- papule œdémateuse 2, record 5, French, papule%20%26oelig%3Bd%C3%A9mateuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La papule est une lésion en relief qui fait saillie sur le tégument normal : elle est pleine, solide, a du corps à la palpation. Selon la constitution histologique on distingue : les papules épidermiques; les papules dermiques qui peuvent être œdémateuses : elles traduisent alors une séro-exsudation dermique et le type en est la papule ortiée de l'urticaire. 2, record 5, French, - papule%20orti%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papule ortiée : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 5, French, - papule%20orti%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- phase-change microcapsule 1, record 6, English, phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- phase change material capsule 2, record 6, English, phase%20change%20material%20capsule
- PCM capsule 3, record 6, English, PCM%20capsule
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outlast was developed for NASA and is consistently used in maier sports jackets as the material with automatic air-conditioning. Millions of microscopic PCM (phase change material) capsules store warmth during body activity and distribute them in the rest period. They thus ensure reliable temperature management and prevent large temperature fluctuations in the clothing, even when activity levels or the outside temperature vary. 4, record 6, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the encapsulated PCM [phase change material] is heated to the melting point, it absorbs heat energy as it goes from a solid state to a liquid state. This phase change produces a temporary cooling effect in the clothing layers... The heat energy may come from the body(e. g. when the wearer first dons the garment) or from a warm environment. Once the PCM has completely melted, the storage of heat stops. If the PCM garment is worn in a cold environment where the temperature is below the PCM's freezing point, and the fabric temperature drops below this transition temperature, the micro-encapsulated liquid PCM will change back to a solid state, generating heat energy and a temporary warming effect... The developers claim that this heat exchange produces a buffering effect in clothing, minimizing changes in skin temperature and prolonging the thermal comfort of the wearer. 5, record 6, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 6, Key term(s)
- phase change micro capsule
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microcapsule à changement de phase
1, record 6, French, microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- micro-capsule à changement de phase 2, record 6, French, micro%2Dcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun, obsolete
- capsule à changement de phase 3, record 6, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule [dont la taille varie d'un à plusieurs centaines de microns] absorbant l'excès de chaleur [donc d'énergie] et la conservant jusqu'à ce que la température extérieure baisse [entraînant la fonte de la paraffine contenue dans la capsule et le dégagement de] la chaleur stockée. 3, record 6, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les micro-capsules intégrées au cœur de la fibre ou dans les fils [...] sont remplies d'hydrocarbures paraffiniques dont l'état change en fonction de la température du corps passant de l'état solide à l'état liquide. Ultra sensibles, les PCM ou «phase change materials» (matériaux à changement de phase) se liquéfient à + ou - 30° et se solidifient en dessous. C'est en redevenant solides que les PCM libèrent la chaleur corporelle stockée dans les micro-capsules. 4, record 6, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Procédé Outlast «Thermal Regulating System», développé pour l'U.S. Air Force et la Nasa en 1988, puis breveté en 1990. 3, record 6, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-01-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil Refining
- Chemical Engineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- crystallization
1, record 7, English, crystallization
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- crystallisation 2, record 7, English, crystallisation
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufacturing process in which low temperatures cause the feed stream to solidify in crystalline form. 1, record 7, English, - crystallization
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paraffin is an undesirable element in lubricating oils.... The paraffin must therefore be removed, by dissolving it... and then filtering it out at a very low temperature(from-35° to-45° [Celsius]). The effect of the cold separates it from the oil by crystallisation. 2, record 7, English, - crystallization
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Raffinage du pétrole
- Génie chimique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cristallisation
1, record 7, French, cristallisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La paraffine est un élément indésirable dans les huiles lubrifiantes [...] Il faut alors déparaffiner, en dissolvant la paraffine [...] puis en la filtrant à très basse température (de -35° à -45° [Celsius]). Sous l’effet du froid elle se sépare de l'huile par cristallisation. 1, record 7, French, - cristallisation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Refinación del petróleo
- Ingenieria química
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cristalización
1, record 7, Spanish, cristalizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Nuclear Physics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- accidental reactivity insertion
1, record 8, English, accidental%20reactivity%20insertion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More quantitatively, in the case that no control rods are foreseen in the SC [sub-critical core], the level of subcriticality should be such that the core stays sub-critical when going from a “hot” state(i. e. normal operation) to a “cold” state(i. e. reactor shut-down). Since thermal feed-back induces generally(e. g. in standard fast reactors) a positive reactivity effect … going from “hot” to “cold”, one can require that the “cold” core should stay sub-critical even in the case of an accidental reactivity insertion … due for example to coolant voidage. 1, record 8, English, - accidental%20reactivity%20insertion
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Physique nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- insertion accidentelle de réactivité
1, record 8, French, insertion%20accidentelle%20de%20r%C3%A9activit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les combustibles MOX [oxyde mixte] actuels peuvent atteindre des taux de combustion de 55 GWj/t [gigawatt jour par tonne] les démonstrations à faire concernent toutes les situations de fonctionnement normal ou accidentel; parmi celles-ci il faut noter […] — l’insertion accidentelle de réactivité […] pour laquelle des essais spécifiques sont exigés sur des installations expérimentales (CABRI à Cadarache) […] 1, record 8, French, - insertion%20accidentelle%20de%20r%C3%A9activit%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cold Storage
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heating mat
1, record 9, English, heating%20mat
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- heater mat 2, record 9, English, heater%20mat
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wire mesh or liquid network, heated and set in a cold storage facility floor to prevent freezing should water be spilled onto the floor. 3, record 9, English, - heating%20mat
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AMS No-Dig Ltd was involved in an unusual project-halting and then reversing the destructive effect of frost heave at a major cold store in England's East Midlands. The problem began when the store reduced its operating temperatures in line with new legislation. This reduction proved too much for the existing glycol heating mat which stopped working and then froze. With no insulation, the ground beneath the cold store also froze and frost heave set in. 1, record 9, English, - heating%20mat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Entreposage frigorifique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nappe chauffante
1, record 9, French, nappe%20chauffante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de chauffage constitué de résistances électriques ou de tubes de liquide chauffé montés en réseau et insérés dans le sol d'une chambre froide pour éviter qu'il ne gèle. 2, record 9, French, - nappe%20chauffante
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- loaded stream extinguisher
1, record 10, English, loaded%20stream%20extinguisher
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- loaded stream fire extinguisher 2, record 10, English, loaded%20stream%20fire%20extinguisher
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antifreeze agents must be added if the water extinguisher is placed outdoors in cold climates. Commonly, calcium chloride is used, but in certain cases(the so-called loaded stream extinguishers), the anti-freeze salts may be such as to have a definite fire retarding effect. 3, record 10, English, - loaded%20stream%20extinguisher
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- extincteur à solution de métal alcalin
1, record 10, French, extincteur%20%C3%A0%20solution%20de%20m%C3%A9tal%20alcalin
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- extincteur type jet de solution chargée 2, record 10, French, extincteur%20type%20jet%20de%20solution%20charg%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil à renversement et percussion, contenant une solution d'un sel de métal alcalin dont l'éjection est assurée au moyen d'une pression auxiliaire fournie par du CO2 comprimé en bouteille. 3, record 10, French, - extincteur%20%C3%A0%20solution%20de%20m%C3%A9tal%20alcalin
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extincteur à solution de métal alcalin; extincteur type jet de solution chargée : termes attestés par le Service d'incendies de Côte Saint-Luc. 4, record 10, French, - extincteur%20%C3%A0%20solution%20de%20m%C3%A9tal%20alcalin
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Climate Change
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- positive feedback effect
1, record 11, English, positive%20feedback%20effect
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the surface and atmosphere warm, the model atmosphere becomes moister, which in turn causes more warming - a positive feedback effect. 2, record 11, English, - positive%20feedback%20effect
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
How will the climate change?... The largest warming is predicted for cold northern regions in winter. The reason is that snow and ice reflect sunlight, so less snow means more heat is absorbed from the sun, which enhances any warming : a strong positive feedback effect. 3, record 11, English, - positive%20feedback%20effect
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Changements climatiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- effet de rétroaction positive
1, record 11, French, effet%20de%20r%C3%A9troaction%20positive
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus la chaleur sera absorbée dans le Nord, plus la neige et la glace fondront, ce qui signifie qu'encore plus de chaleur solaire sera absorbée (cela s'appelle un effet de rétroaction positive). 2, record 11, French, - effet%20de%20r%C3%A9troaction%20positive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quelles seront les caractéristiques des changements climatiques? [...] Les régions les plus affectées devraient être les régions froides du Nord en hiver. En effet, la neige et la glace reflètent la lumière du soleil, de sorte que moins la neige est abondante, plus le soleil absorbe de chaleur, ce qui contribue au réchauffement, par un puissant effet de rétroaction positive. 3, record 11, French, - effet%20de%20r%C3%A9troaction%20positive
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Cambio climático
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto de retroacción positivo
1, record 11, Spanish, efecto%20de%20retroacci%C3%B3n%20positivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- efecto de retroalimentación positiva 1, record 11, Spanish, efecto%20de%20retroalimentaci%C3%B3n%20positiva
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- explosive ammunition
1, record 12, English, explosive%20ammunition
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- bursting-type munitions 2, record 12, English, bursting%2Dtype%20munitions
plural
- bursting munitions 3, record 12, English, bursting%20munitions
plural
- burst munitions 4, record 12, English, burst%20munitions
plural
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cold weather has a different effect on other types of weapons. "Bursting munitions"--hand grenades, mortars, artillery shells--are very effective on dry ground because they can break up on rocks and create a lot of additional, shrapnel-like projectiles. They’re less effective in snow, which muffles the shrapnel effect. 3, record 12, English, - explosive%20ammunition
Record 12, Key term(s)
- bursting type munitions
- bursting type munition
- bursting-type munition
- bursting munition
- burst munition
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- munitions explosives
1, record 12, French, munitions%20explosives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- munition explosive
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- equivalent chill temperature
1, record 13, English, equivalent%20chill%20temperature
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- equivalent temperature 3, record 13, English, equivalent%20temperature
correct
- wind chill temperature 4, record 13, English, wind%20chill%20temperature
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perceived combined effect of cold and wind on exposed skin. 2, record 13, English, - equivalent%20chill%20temperature
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A temperature index which describes how the real air temperature feels due to the cooling effect of wind. 3, record 13, English, - equivalent%20chill%20temperature
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the wind blows, a person going cross-country skiing or hiking in the wild would like to know the cooling power of the wind expressed as "equivalent chill temperature". 5, record 13, English, - equivalent%20chill%20temperature
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the windchill factor. 6, record 13, English, - equivalent%20chill%20temperature
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- température équivalente
1, record 13, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- température froide équivalente 2, record 13, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20froide%20%C3%A9quivalente
proposal, feminine noun
- température de refroidissement éolien 3, record 13, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A9olien
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice de température qui décrit l'impression que donne la température réelle de l'air lorsqu'on y ajoute l'effet de refroidissement du vent. 4, record 13, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le vent souffle à moins de 8 km/h, on ne calcule habituellement pas le facteur de refroidissement éolien et la température équivalente. 3, record 13, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La personne qui va dans les bois par temps froid veut savoir la température réelle que percevra son corps exprimée en nombre de degrés représentant ce froid s'il n'y avait pas de refroidissement de l'air par le vent. 2, record 13, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec le facteur de refroidissement éolien. 5, record 13, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- lake effect
1, record 14, English, lake%20effect
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Generally, the effect of any lake in modifying the weather about its shore and for some distance downwind. 2, record 14, English, - lake%20effect
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States... More specifically, lake effect often refers to the generation of sometimes spectacular snowfall amounts to the lee of the Great Lakes as cold air passes over the lake surface, extracting heat and moisture, resulting in cloud formation and snowfall downwind of the lake shore. 2, record 14, English, - lake%20effect
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- effet de lac
1, record 14, French, effet%20de%20lac
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet d'un lac sur ses rives au point de vue temps et climat. 1, record 14, French, - effet%20de%20lac
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-02-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- cold wall effect
1, record 15, English, cold%20wall%20effect
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chilly discomfort experienced by a person in a building as his or her body radiates heat to the cold surface of an uninsulated wall. 2, record 15, English, - cold%20wall%20effect
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most people don’t realize that body heat will radiate to the cold walls, ceilings or floors, at a rate uninfluenced by the room temperature. We feel cold, and may even turn up the thermostat, thereby using more fuel. Insulation overcomes this "cold wall effect". 3, record 15, English, - cold%20wall%20effect
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- effet des parois froides
1, record 15, French, effet%20des%20parois%20froides
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'isolation supprime l'effet des parois froides des murs en contact avec l'extérieur et vous assure des températures intérieures très homogènes. 2, record 15, French, - effet%20des%20parois%20froides
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-01-23
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Climate Change
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- net cloud feedback 1, record 16, English, net%20cloud%20feedback
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Models generally predict that cloudiness will change in a warmer world, but depending on the type and location of the clouds, this would have various effects. Clouds reflect sunlight, implying that more clouds would have a cooling effect. But most clouds, particularly those at high altitudes, also have an insulating effect : being very cold, they shed energy to space relatively ineffectively, thus helping to keep the planet warm. So the net cloud feedback could go either way. 1, record 16, English, - net%20cloud%20feedback
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Changements climatiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- rétroaction nette des nuages
1, record 16, French, r%C3%A9troaction%20nette%20des%20nuages
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modèles prévoient en général une modification de la couverture nuageuse par suite du réchauffement de la planète mais, selon le type et la localisation des nuages, les effets pourraient être différents. Les nuages reflétant la lumière du soleil, une couverture nuageuse plus épaisse devrait entraîner une baisse de la température. Or, la plupart des nuages, particulièrement ceux d'altitude élevée, ont aussi un effet isolant : étant très froids, ils renvoient l'énergie vers l'espace de manière relativement inefficace, ce qui contribue à entretenir la chaleur de la planète. Il en découle que la rétroaction nette des nuages peut jouer dans un sens comme dans l'autre. 1, record 16, French, - r%C3%A9troaction%20nette%20des%20nuages
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-12-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- loose grain
1, record 17, English, loose%20grain
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of drawness of grain which is caused by improper liming and/or bating. 1, record 17, English, - loose%20grain
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Loose grain] is mostly seen in goat skins. If the drum is not properly controlled and/or when hot bated pelts are put into cold water directly shrinking of the grain takes place resulting loose grain effect. 1, record 17, English, - loose%20grain
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fleur creuse
1, record 17, French, fleur%20creuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cuirs flottants requièrent une fleur creuse. 2, record 17, French, - fleur%20creuse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - external organization data 2005-08-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- hot neutron effect 1, record 18, English, hot%20neutron%20effect
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A non-technical summary of this "hot neutron effect" may help you remember it. U-235 prefers cold neutrons; Pu-239 strongly prefers hot neutrons. Thus, for fresh fuel, increasing thermal neutron temperature decreases reactivity. For equilibrium fuel, reactivity increases with increasing thermal neutron temperature. 1, record 18, English, - hot%20neutron%20effect
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- effet des neutrons chauds
1, record 18, French, effet%20des%20neutrons%20chauds
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- phénomène des neutrons chauds 1, record 18, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20des%20neutrons%20chauds
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un résumé non technique de ce «phénomène des neutrons chauds» peut vous aider à mémoriser ce phénomène. L'uranium 235 préfère les neutrons froids; le plutonium 239 a une préférence marquée pour les neutrons chauds. Ainsi, pour le combustible neuf, l'augmentation de la température des neutrons thermiques diminue la réactivité. Pour le combustible à l'équilibre, la réactivité augmente en fonction de l'augmentation de la température des neutrons thermiques. L'effet d'absorption par résonance est toujours plus important que «l'effet des neutrons chauds». 1, record 18, French, - effet%20des%20neutrons%20chauds
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2005-08-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Heat Treatment of Metals
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- age-hardening
1, record 19, English, age%2Dhardening
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- age hardening 2, record 19, English, age%20hardening
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of aging that increases hardness and strength and ordinarily decreases ductility. 3, record 19, English, - age%2Dhardening
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Age hardening usually follows rapid cooling or cold working. Takes effect on all cold rolled sheets in storage except fully aluminum killed. 3, record 19, English, - age%2Dhardening
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Traitement à chaud des métaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- durcissement par vieillissement
1, record 19, French, durcissement%20par%20vieillissement
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé augmentant la dureté et la résistance d'un métal par précipitation des particules d'une phase en partant d'un alliage en solution solide, sursaturée. 2, record 19, French, - durcissement%20par%20vieillissement
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento térmico de metales
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- endurecimiento por envejecimiento
1, record 19, Spanish, endurecimiento%20por%20envejecimiento
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2005-07-25
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- chinook arch
1, record 20, English, chinook%20arch
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A foehn cloud formation appearing as a bank of altostratus clouds east of the Rocky Mountains, heralding the approach of a chinook. 2, record 20, English, - chinook%20arch
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When moisture is present, a variety of mountain-wave clouds and lee-wave clouds can form, such as the chinook arch of the Canadian Rocky Mountains west of Calgary, Alberta. The chinook brings relief from the cold of winter, but its most important effect is to melt or sublimate snow : a foot of snow may disappear in a few hours. 3, record 20, English, - chinook%20arch
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chinook arch: ... It forms in the rising portion of standing waves on the lee side of the mountains. An observer underneath or east of the cloud sees an arch of clear air between the cloud’s leading edge and the mountains below. The cloud appears to converge with the mountains to the north and south due to a perspective effect. 2, record 20, English, - chinook%20arch
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- arche de chinook
1, record 20, French, arche%20de%20chinook
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuage de foehn, formé généralement d'une couche d'altostratus, apparaissant au-dessus des Montagnes Rocheuses et annonçant l'approche d'un chinook. 2, record 20, French, - arche%20de%20chinook
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chinooks soufflent donc du sud ou du sud-ouest et peuvent atteindre des vitesses supérieures à 150 km/h. La turbulence causée par le vent est semblable à l'action de l'eau qui frappe une roche. Lorsque l'air descend, des ondes se forment. La crête de l'onde produit une bande nuageuse particulière, parallèle aux montagnes, qu'on appelle une arche de chinook. 3, record 20, French, - arche%20de%20chinook
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-01-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- deposition rate
1, record 21, English, deposition%20rate
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- rate of deposition 2, record 21, English, rate%20of%20deposition
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Therefore using the rates of deposition now recorded at 450 km and projected at 400 km, the minimum annual deposition from Fort McMurray would be 0. 8 kg SO4-S/ha and from Cold Lake-Lloydminster 0. 65 kg SO4-S/ha for a total of 1. 45 kg S04-S/ha. If this is translated into an actual effect on pH, it is equal to about 9 [microequivalents per litre] of acidity or sufficient to reduce the pH of a lake one metre deep from pH 6. 0 to 5. 0 in one year if no buffering effect was present. 2, record 21, English, - deposition%20rate
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- taux de dépôts
1, record 21, French, taux%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- taux de dépôt 2, record 21, French, taux%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux indiquant la masse totale d'un polluant atmosphérique qui s'est déposée, par voie humide et par voie sèche, pendant une période donnée sur une surface unitaire. 3, record 21, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cinq modèles numériques disponibles sur une base opérationnelle et pouvant estimer le transport à grande distance des polluants atmosphériques ainsi que leurs taux de dépôts ont pu être utilisés. 4, record 21, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur cette notion, consulter le cahier de néologie sur les pluies acides (OLFNE 1985 no 40-41). 5, record 21, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa de deposición
1, record 21, Spanish, tasa%20de%20deposici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Evaluación cuantitativa de la cantidad de un contaminante atmosférico sedimentable que se deposita por unidad de superficie y por unidad de tiempo, expresado en kg/ha/año. 2, record 21, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20deposici%C3%B3n
Record 22 - internal organization data 2003-06-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Strength of Materials
- Plastic Materials
- Rubber
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- cantilever beam test
1, record 22, English, cantilever%20beam%20test
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- Izod type test 2, record 22, English, Izod%20type%20test
correct
- Izod impact test 3, record 22, English, Izod%20impact%20test
correct
- Izod test 4, record 22, English, Izod%20test
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ASTM method D 746 addresses the effect of cold temperature on plastics and, in particular, the properties of brittleness and impact strength. At various temperatures, specimens are tested by a specified impact device in a cantilever beam test mode. Brittleness is defined as "that temperature estimated statistically, at which 50 percent of the specimens would fail in the specified test". 5, record 22, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Determination of the Izod impact resistance of rigid plastics ... Method A is the Cantilever beam or Izod Type Test in which the specimen is broken by a blow delivered at a fixed distance from the edge of the specimen clamp. The test requires a notched specimen in all cases. The notch is intended to produce a standard degree of stress concentration. 2, record 22, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Izod impact strength of notched specimens ... The test specimen, supported as a vertical cantilever beam, is broken by a single swing of a pendulum, with the line of impact at a fixed distance from the specimen clamp and from the centre line of the notch. 6, record 22, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test
Record 22, Key term(s)
- Izod-type test
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Matières plastiques
- Caoutchouc
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- essai Izod
1, record 22, French, essai%20Izod
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- essai de choc sur barreau entaillé 2, record 22, French, essai%20de%20choc%20sur%20barreau%20entaill%C3%A9
masculine noun
- essai sur éprouvette en porte-à-faux 3, record 22, French, essai%20sur%20%C3%A9prouvette%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
masculine noun
- essai type Izod 3, record 22, French, essai%20type%20Izod
masculine noun
- essai de choc Izod 4, record 22, French, essai%20de%20choc%20Izod
masculine noun
- essai de résilience Izod 2, record 22, French, essai%20de%20r%C3%A9silience%20Izod
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai consistant à rompre d'un seul coup, à l'aide d'une masse oscillante, une éprouvette entaillée fixée en une de ses extrémités. L'énergie absorbée, déterminée par la mesure de la hauteur de remontée du pendule, est une mesure de la résistance au choc ou résilience. 5, record 22, French, - essai%20Izod
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détermination de la résilience Izod des matières plastiques rigides [...] La méthode A est l'essai sur éprouvette en porte-à-faux ou essai type Izod dans lequel la rupture de l'éprouvette résulte d'un coup appliqué à distance fixe du bord du porte-éprouvette. Dans tous les cas l'essai nécessite l'emploi d'éprouvettes entaillées. L'entaille a pour but de réaliser un degré uniforme de concentration des contraintes. 3, record 22, French, - essai%20Izod
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'éprouvette, tenue encastrée en position verticale, [en porte-à-faux] est cassée par une seule oscillation d'un pendule, la ligne de choc étant située à distance fixe du serrage de l'éprouvette et de l'axe de l'entaille. 6, record 22, French, - essai%20Izod
Record 22, Key term(s)
- méthode à éprouvette entaillée
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2002-07-08
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optics
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric shimmer
1, record 23, English, atmospheric%20shimmer
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric boil 2, record 23, English, atmospheric%20boil
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An effect produced by the movement of masses of air with different refractive indices, which is most easily seen in the twinkling of stars. 3, record 23, English, - atmospheric%20shimmer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"The resolution of a satellite image of the earth depends on the height of the satellite's orbit and the quality of the recording equipment, "says Steve Drury, an expert on satellite imaging. "The lower the orbit and the better the equipment, the clearer and more detailed the image will be. But every image is affected by atmospheric shimmer, caused by the movement of hot and cold currents of air in the atmosphere. Because different air currents have different refractive indices, the light travelling through them is bent slightly, so the image that the satellite receives is out of focus and blurred. "The most obvious effect of atmospheric shimmer(or turbulence) that we can see from earth is the twinkling of stars. Light from stars is blurred as it passes through the earth's atmosphere. 4, record 23, English, - atmospheric%20shimmer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
During the day, atmospheric boil or shimmer, causes distant objects to appear with fluctuating distortions. 2, record 23, English, - atmospheric%20shimmer
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shimmer results in blurring on remotely sensed images, and is the ultimate control over the resolution of any system. 3, record 23, English, - atmospheric%20shimmer
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Optique
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- effet atmosphérique
1, record 23, French, effet%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- tremblotement 2, record 23, French, tremblotement
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutefois, le scintillement, ainsi que d'autres effets atmosphériques, sont des problèmes sérieux pour les astronomes lorsqu'ils travaillent. Les images stellaires, lorsqu'elles sont vues à travers un télescope, semblent danser et être affectées par toutes sortes de distorsions, créant ainsi des images floues. Afin d'obtenir des images plus nettes, et par le fait même extraire plus d'information de leurs observations, des astronomes et des ingénieurs ont joint leurs efforts dans le but de développer des appareils innovateurs pouvant corriger les effets atmosphériques en temps réel. 1, record 23, French, - effet%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] de longues fusées en forme de cigare, renflées au milieu et effilées au sommet [...] se tiennent posées sur leur trépied, prêtes à s'élancer vers le ciel. Mais cette brève vision se brouille dans le tremblotement de l'air chaud. 2, record 23, French, - effet%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2002-02-26
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- feedback
1, record 24, English, feedback
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Feedback occurs] when one variable in a system triggers changes in a second variable that in turn ultimately affects the original variable; a positive feedback intensifies the effect, and a negative feedback reduces the effect. 2, record 24, English, - feedback
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To fully simulate a climate the models must take into account the complex feedback mechanisms that influence it. Snow, for example, has a destabilizing, positive-feedback effect on temperature : when a cold snap brings a snowfall, the temperature tends to drop further because snow, being highly reflective, absorbs less solar energy than bare ground. 1, record 24, English, - feedback
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- rétroaction
1, record 24, French, r%C3%A9troaction
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- feedback 2, record 24, French, feedback
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a rétroaction lorsque'une variable d'un système modifie une deuxième variable qui à son tour influe sur la première. Une rétroaction positive intensifie l'effet considéré alors qu'une rétroaction négative le réduit. 3, record 24, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les modèles de ce type permettent de bien décrire les phénomènes de rétroaction du climat sur la température. Il en existe de nombreux types selon la façon dont sont prises en compte les variables climatiques. Ils ont permis de montrer que la teneur en vapeur d'eau, l'altitude des nuages et l'albédo sont des facteurs indépendants qui amplifient l'accroissement de température (feedback positif). 2, record 24, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 24, Main entry term, Spanish
- retroacción
1, record 24, Spanish, retroacci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 24, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La retroacción] se produce cuando una variable de un sistema desencadena cambios en otra variable que, a su vez, afectará en última instancia a la variable original; un efecto de retroacción positivo intensifica los efectos, y uno negativo los reduce. 1, record 24, Spanish, - retroacci%C3%B3n
Record 25 - internal organization data 1997-07-30
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Tempering of Metals
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- partial annealing
1, record 25, English, partial%20annealing
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imprecise term used to denote a treatment given cold-worked metallic material to reduce its strength to a controlled level or to effect stress relief. To be meaningful, the type of material, the degree of cold work, and the time-temperature schedule must be stated. 2, record 25, English, - partial%20annealing
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Recuit (Métal)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- restauration
1, record 25, French, restauration
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination au moins partielle des effets d'un écrouissage sur les propriétés physiques ou mécaniques d'un métal sans modification apparente de sa microstructure, en particulier sans déplacement des joints de grains à forte désorientation. 2, record 25, French, - restauration
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1995-01-25
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- local cold injury
1, record 26, English, local%20cold%20injury
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- cold injury 2, record 26, English, cold%20injury
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mechanisms of local cold injuries can be divided into phenomena that affect cells and extracellular fluids(direct effects) and those that disrupt the function of the organized tissues and the integrity of the circulation(indirect effect). Generally, no serious damage is seen until tissue freezing occurs. 1, record 26, English, - local%20cold%20injury
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- lésion due au froid
1, record 26, French, l%C3%A9sion%20due%20au%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Gelures légères et graves, hypothermie accidentelle, exposition au froid, pied d'immersion ou des tranchées, engelures, pernion). Ce sont des lésions dues au froid provoquant des altérations de la structure et des fonctions des petits vaisseaux sanguins, des cellules, des nerfs et de la peau, ou un abaissement généralisé de la température corporelle. 1, record 26, French, - l%C3%A9sion%20due%20au%20froid
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1993-05-25
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Biomass Energy
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- ultra-rapid fluidized reactor
1, record 27, English, ultra%2Drapid%20fluidized%20reactor
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- URF reactor 1, record 27, English, URF%20reactor
correct
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ultra-rapid fluidized(URF) reactor impacts jets of a hot(1000 °C) particulate heat carrier onto a jet of cold particulate carbonaceous feedstock to effect rapid pyrolysis through thermal shock. Biomass, heavy oils and asphalts have been pyrolyzed in a mini-pilot plant. Scale-up has been studied on cold models. The objective is to produce chemical intermediates for the synthesis of petrochemicals and transportation fuels. 2, record 27, English, - ultra%2Drapid%20fluidized%20reactor
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- réacteur ultra-rapide fluidisé
1, record 27, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20ultra%2Drapide%20fluidis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- réacteur URF 2, record 27, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20URF
masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réacteur ultra-rapide fluidisé (URF) lance des jets de caloporteur finement divisé contre un jet de produit carbonacé finement divisé et froid pour le pyrolyser sous l'effet du choc thermique. La biomasse, les huiles lourdes et les asphaltes ont été pyrolysés dans un mini-pilote. L'extrapolation a été étudiée sur des modèles froids. On vise éventuellement la synthèse des carburants et des produits pétrochimiques. 1, record 27, French, - r%C3%A9acteur%20ultra%2Drapide%20fluidis%C3%A9
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1992-12-02
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- frost-shattered stone
1, record 28, English, frost%2Dshattered%20stone
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect of freeze and thaw on the rock fragmentation and disintegration is very important. It is the main weathering factor in cold regions and high mountains. It manifests itself in our regions by frost-shattered stones. 1, record 28, English, - frost%2Dshattered%20stone
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- roche gélive
1, record 28, French, roche%20g%C3%A9live
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- pierre gélive 2, record 28, French, pierre%20g%C3%A9live
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'eau pénètre dans les fissures des roches; en gelant, elle augmente de volume, dans la proportion d'un dixième, et peut faire éclater la roche, qui dans ce cas est dite gélive. 1, record 28, French, - roche%20g%C3%A9live
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une pierre est gélive lorsque sa porosité est telle qu'elle retient le maximum d'eau; une roche sans vides capillaires n'est pas gélive, même si elle est très perméable à l'eau. 3, record 28, French, - roche%20g%C3%A9live
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La porosité des trachytes en fait des pierres gélives, légères [...], de faible dureté. 4, record 28, French, - roche%20g%C3%A9live
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1990-09-28
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Strength of Materials
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- cantilever beam test mode
1, record 29, English, cantilever%20beam%20test%20mode
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- Izod type test mode 2, record 29, English, Izod%20type%20test%20mode
proposal, see observation
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ASTM method D 746 addresses the effect of cold temperature on plastics and, in particular, the properties of brittleness and impact strength. At various temperatures, specimens are tested by a specified impact device in a cantilever beam test mode. Brittleness is defined as "that temperature estimated statistically, at which 50 percent of the specimens would fail in the specified test. " 1, record 29, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test%20mode
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Determination of the Izod impact resistance of rigid plastics ... Method A is the Cantilever beam or Izod Type Test in which the specimen is broken by a blow delivered at a fixed distance from the edge of the specimen clamp. The test requires a notched specimen in all cases. The notch is intended to produce a standard degree of stress concentration. 3, record 29, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test%20mode
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Izod impact strength of notched specimens ... The test specimen, supported as a vertical cantilever beam, is broken by a single swing of a pendulum, with the line of impact at a fixed distance from the specimen clamp and from the centre line of the notch. 4, record 29, English, - cantilever%20beam%20test%20mode
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- mode d'essai sur éprouvette en porte-à-faux
1, record 29, French, mode%20d%27essai%20sur%20%C3%A9prouvette%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
- méthode d'essai sur éprouvette en porte-à-faux 1, record 29, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27essai%20sur%20%C3%A9prouvette%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- mode d'essai de type Izod 1, record 29, French, mode%20d%27essai%20de%20type%20Izod
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- méthode d'essai de type Izod 1, record 29, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27essai%20de%20type%20Izod
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Détermination de la résilience Izod des matières plastiques rigides (...) La méthode A est l'essai sur éprouvette en porte-à-faux ou essai type Izod dans lequel la rupture de l'éprouvette résulte d'un coup appliqué à distance fixe du bord du porte-éprouvette. Dans tous les cas l'essai nécessite l'emploi d'éprouvettes entaillées. L'entaille a pour but de réaliser un degré uniforme de concentration des contraintes. 2, record 29, French, - mode%20d%27essai%20sur%20%C3%A9prouvette%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'éprouvette, tenue encastrée en position verticale, [en porte-à-faux] est cassée par une seule oscillation d'un pendule, la ligne de choc étant située à distance fixe du serrage de l'éprouvette et de l'axe de l'entaille. 3, record 29, French, - mode%20d%27essai%20sur%20%C3%A9prouvette%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1987-05-07
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- chromatic relief
1, record 30, English, chromatic%20relief
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the relative position effect one colour has when juxtaposed against another.... Warm colours advance while cold colours recede. 1, record 30, English, - chromatic%20relief
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- relief chromatique
1, record 30, French, relief%20chromatique
masculine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
l'effet de position relative d'une couleur lorsqu'elle est juxtaposée à une autre. (...) les couleurs chaudes avancent par rapport aux couleurs froides. 1, record 30, French, - relief%20chromatique
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1985-06-19
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Farm Tractors
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- cold stress 1, record 31, English, cold%20stress
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect of cold stress, as measured by minimum ambient temperatures at day(s) of mating, in conception rate(CR) and litter rize was... Can. Jour of Animal Science June 7 1, record 31, English, - cold%20stress
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- agression par le froid
1, record 31, French, agression%20par%20le%20froid
feminine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1980-07-16
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- warm colors
1, record 32, English, warm%20colors
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Red, orange and yellow are said to have a warm psychological effect, as opposed to blue, green and violet, which are known as cold colors. 1, record 32, English, - warm%20colors
Record 32, Key term(s)
- warm colours
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- couleurs chaudes 1, record 32, French, couleurs%20chaudes
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les rouges, les oranges et les jaunes sont généralement considérées comme des couleurs produisant une impression de chaleur par opposition aux bleus, aux verts et aux violets qui sont qualifiés de couleurs froides. 1, record 32, French, - couleurs%20chaudes
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1980-07-15
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- cold colors
1, record 33, English, cold%20colors
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Red, orange and yellow are said to have a warm psychological effect, as opposed to blue, green and violet, which are known as cold colors. 1, record 33, English, - cold%20colors
Record 33, Key term(s)
- cold colours
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- couleurs froides 1, record 33, French, couleurs%20froides
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les rouges, les oranges et les jaunes sont généralement considérées comme des couleurs produisant une impression de chaleur par opposition aux bleus, aux verts et aux violets qui sont qualifiés de couleurs froides. 1, record 33, French, - couleurs%20froides
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
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