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COUCHE ACTIVE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active region
1, record 1, English, active%20region
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- active layer 2, record 1, English, active%20layer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layer of semiconductor material where radiative recombination takes place. 3, record 1, English, - active%20region
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone active
1, record 1, French, zone%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- région active 1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gion%20active
correct, feminine noun
- couche active 2, record 1, French, couche%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone d'un dispositif à semi-conducteur dans laquelle s'effectue l'amplification, le redressement ou l'émission de la lumière. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20active
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active layer
1, record 2, English, active%20layer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The topmost layer of soil that is subject to freeze/thaw alternations and lies above the permafrost. 2, record 2, English, - active%20layer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The active layer overlies the permafrost, and comprises earth materials that thaw from the surface and refreeze each year. It forms the interface between permafrost and the atmosphere and biosphere. The thickness of the active layer influences vegetation and soil conditions, thereby influencing hunting, gathering, forestry and agriculture. Thickness, texture and moisture content of the active layer affects foundation conditions, transportation and construction. Changes in the active layer can contribute to problems of slope instability, with subsequent impact on transportation facilities and other structures. Therefore, it is important to understand the manner in which the active layer varies locally and regionally, and to understand its response to environmental change. 3, record 2, English, - active%20layer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
permafrost: Permanently frozen ground; generally with reference to a permanently frozen layer at some depth below the ground surface. 4, record 2, English, - active%20layer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
active layer: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - active%20layer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche active
1, record 2, French, couche%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mollisol 2, record 2, French, mollisol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche superficielle du sol soumise aux alternances de gel et de dégel au-dessus d'un pergélisol. 3, record 2, French, - couche%20active
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mollisol repose sur le pergélisol et, d'autre part, l'atmosphère et la biosphère. L'épaisseur du mollisol influe sur la végétation et les conditions du sol, et par conséquent sur la chasse, la cueillette, la foresterie et l'agriculture. L'épaisseur, la texture et la teneur en humidité du mollisol influent sur la stabilité des fondations, le transport et la construction. Les changements subis par le mollisol peuvent causer l'instabilité des talus et avoir des répercussions sur les installations de transport et d'autres structures. Il est donc important de comprendre comment varie, à l'échelle locale et régionale, le mollisol et la façon dont il réagit aux changements environnementaux. 4, record 2, French, - couche%20active
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'envergure des dommages aux infrastructures dans le Nord du Québec causés par tout changement dans la couche active du pergélisol, sa capacité portante et l'instabilité des versants et du relief doit être évaluée [...] 5, record 2, French, - couche%20active
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mollisol : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - couche%20active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- layer 1, record 3, English, layer
- skin layer 1, record 3, English, skin%20layer
- active layer 1, record 3, English, active%20layer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anisotropic membranes ... are membranes where the separation takes place in one or more thin taut skins (active layers) supported by a substructure with pores much larger than those of the active skin. 1, record 3, English, - skin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- peau
1, record 3, French, peau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- couche active 1, record 3, French, couche%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de faible épaisseur en contact direct avec le milieu à traiter qui donne à une membrane anisotrope ou asymétrique sa sélectivité et son efficacité séparative, et qui est supportée par une couche plus épaisse (couche support) de perméabilité beaucoup plus grande conférant à la membrane sa résistance mécanique (Norme AFNOR). 1, record 3, French, - peau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les performances des membranes anisotropes ou asymétriques (perméabilité, sélectivité) dépendent principalement des propriétés de la peau. 1, record 3, French, - peau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-03-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Video Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- active layer 1, record 4, English, active%20layer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to phase-change WORM technology (as used in CD-R) this uses an active layer with reversible properties allowing data to be overwritten in a single pass of the read/write head. 1, record 4, English, - active%20layer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Vidéotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couche active
1, record 4, French, couche%20active
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le disque [magnéto-optique] obtenu permet d'enregistrer 74 minutes de musique sur un diamètre de 64 millimètres. Pou cela, l'information est comprimée par élimination des fréquences inaudibles par l'oreille humaine. Les couches actives sont d'une épaisseur moyenne de 50 nanomètres et contrôlées à 10 angstroems près; leur composition chimique est soigneusement ajustée, tout cela pour satisfaire la norme des lecteurs-enregistreurs. 1, record 4, French, - couche%20active
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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