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GRADATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vignette
1, record 1, English, vignette
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blend 1, record 1, English, blend
correct
- gradient 1, record 1, English, gradient
correct
- gradation 1, record 1, English, gradation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégradé
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transition progressive entre les tons et les couleurs. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Petrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- granulometry
1, record 2, English, granulometry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gradation 2, record 2, English, gradation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] measurement of grain sizes of sedimentary rock. 3, record 2, English, - granulometry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Pétrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- granulométrie
1, record 2, French, granulom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération destinée à séparer diverses fractions texturales [...] d'un sol (ou d'un sédiment) et à en mesurer les proportions respectives. 2, record 2, French, - granulom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les boues sont composées principalement de silicates d'alumine [...] Plus de 90 % du matériau a une granulométrie inférieure à 10 µm. 3, record 2, French, - granulom%C3%A9trie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Petrografía
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- granulometría
1, record 2, Spanish, granulometr%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la sedimentología que estudia la forma y tamaño de los fragmentos detríticos de sedimentos y rocas sedimentarias. Se aplica a la clasificación volumétrica de partículas y áridos, generalmente por tamaño y diámetro. 2, record 2, Spanish, - granulometr%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gradation 1, record 3, English, gradation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terrassement de la plate-forme
1, record 3, French, terrassement%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des plateformes, des plates-formes. 2, record 3, French, - terrassement%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 3, French, - terrassement%20de%20la%20plate%2Dforme
Record 3, Key term(s)
- terrassement de la plateforme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gradation
1, record 4, English, gradation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the French Alps, the latest gradation of Larch bud moth, Zeiraphera diniana Gn. developed "normally" between 1995 and 1998 ... while the preceding gradation was almost non-existent, a highly unusual event given the secular periodicity of 8-9 years. 2, record 4, English, - gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gypsy moth population regulation by cork oak feedback ... has regularly occurred in the Mamora forest during the pest gradation from 1972 to 1982. 3, record 4, English, - gradation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gradation
1, record 4, French, gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase du cycle d'évolution des populations d'insectes. 2, record 4, French, - gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, le schéma-type d'une gradation locale se présente comme suit : Les 2 premières années, les chenilles peu nombreuses disposent de feuillage favorable en quantité suffisante, d'où, entre les 2ème et 3ème générations, un très fort accroissement des effectifs : le nombre de chenilles outrepasse alors la capacité du milieu et les arbres sont défeuillés. Les survivantes pâtissent des effets d'une mauvaise alimentation et la 4ème génération, très peu nombreuse, se trouve en présence d'un feuillage défavorable; ses effectifs sont encore réduits par les ennemis naturels. 3, record 4, French, - gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradation : terme extrait du Glossaire de l'agriculture anglais/français et reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'OCDE. 4, record 4, French, - gradation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gradation
1, record 5, English, gradation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the tone scale or contrast range of a developed image. 1, record 5, English, - gradation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Optique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gradation
1, record 5, French, gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capacité que possèdent les papiers photographiques de réagir aux intervalles entre la lumination susceptible de fournir la plus faible trace d'image, et celle pouvant fournir l'impression se rapprochant du noir maximal. Le résultat de la gradation se traduit par le CONTRASTE. 1, record 5, French, - gradation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Construction
- Road Construction Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gradation
1, record 6, English, gradation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gradation is a key property of aggregate. It affects the workability of Portland cement concrete, the stability and durability of bituminous concrete, and the stability, drainage, and frost resistance of base courses. 1, record 6, English, - gradation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Bétonnage
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- granularité
1, record 6, French, granularit%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distribution dimensionnelle des grains d'un granulat. 2, record 6, French, - granularit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but recherché étant d'obtenir une mosaïque, l'idéal est donc [...] d'avoir des gravillons ayant tous la même dimension. 3, record 6, French, - granularit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- premium gradation 1, record 7, English, premium%20gradation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gradation 1, record 7, English, gradation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "Gradation" refers to the practice of allowing a discount on the amount of premium in excess of $3,000 on a three year basis, or $1,000 on an annual or instalment basis. 1, record 7, English, - premium%20gradation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gradation de la prime 1, record 7, French, gradation%20de%20la%20prime
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gradation 1, record 7, French, gradation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "Gradation" réfère à la pratique d'allouer un escompte sur le montant de la prime excédant $3,000 sur une base de 3 ans, ou $1,000 sur une base annuelle ou de versements. 1, record 7, French, - gradation%20de%20la%20prime
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gradation
1, record 8, English, gradation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term referring to the tone scale or contrast range of a developed image. 1, record 8, English, - gradation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gradation 1, record 8, French, gradation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Échelle des contrastes des différents papiers sensibles. 1, record 8, French, - gradation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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