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EXPLOSION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 1, English, explosion
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- expl 2, record 1, English, expl
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blast 3, record 1, English, blast
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical and thermal effect of the chemical reaction of an explosive during a detonation or a deflagration under confinement. 4, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "explosion" may also be used as the inclusive term for "detonation" and "deflagration under confinement". 4, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A violent expansion of gas. 5, record 1, English, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
explosion; expl: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - explosion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 1, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- expl 2, record 1, French, expl
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet mécanique et thermique de la réaction chimique d'un explosif pendant une détonation ou une déflagration sous confinement. 3, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise parfois le terme «explosion» dans le sens de «détonation» ou de «déflagration sous confinement». 3, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Expansion violente de gaz. 4, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
explosion : terme et définition [source CBT-262] uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
explosion : terme et définition [source CFP-B-GL-317-025] uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 1, French, - explosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
explosion; expl : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - explosion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 1, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilatación repentina del gas contenido o producido por un dispositivo mecánico con el fin de obtener el movimiento de una de las partes de aquel, como [...] en el disparo del arma de fuego. 2, record 1, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando la presión es relativamente baja, la explosión se llama deflagración y se propaga de grano en grano del explosivo, como en los cartuchos de las armas de fuego (explosivos deflagrantes). 3, record 1, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Fire Prevention
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 2, English, explosion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propagation of a flame in a premixed dispersion of combustible gases, dusts or mixtures of these, in a gaseous oxidant such as air in a closed or substantially closed vessel. 1, record 2, English, - explosion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Definition given] in the context of explosion suppression systems. 1, record 2, English, - explosion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Prévention des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 2, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propagation d'une flamme dans une prémélange de gaz combustible, poussières combustibles ou de leurs mélanges et d'oxydant gazeux à l'intérieur d'une enceinte fermée ou pratiquement fermée. 1, record 2, French, - explosion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Définition donnée] dans le contexte de suppression d'explosion. 1, record 2, French, - explosion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuegos y explosiones
- Prevención de incendios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 2, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 3, English, explosion
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure or in both simultaneously. 1, record 3, English, - explosion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosion: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - explosion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 3, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction brusque d'oxydation ou de décomposition entraînant une élévation de température, de pression ou les deux simultanément. 1, record 3, French, - explosion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosion : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - explosion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 3, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- backfire
1, record 4, English, backfire
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 4, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propagation de la combustion s'effectuant dans le système d'échappement. 2, record 4, French, - explosion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosion : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - explosion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- explosion
1, record 5, English, explosion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Violent expansion of gas. 2, record 5, English, - explosion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Feux et explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 5, French, explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expansion violente de gaz. 2, record 5, French, - explosion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- explosión
1, record 5, Spanish, explosi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expansión rápida y violenta de una masa gaseosa, que da lugar a una onda expansiva que destruye los materiales o estructuras próximas o que la confinan. 1, record 5, Spanish, - explosi%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blowup
1, record 6, English, blowup
noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- blow up 2, record 6, English, blow%20up
noun phrase
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a model. 2, record 6, English, - blowup
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- explosion
1, record 6, French, explosion
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'un modèle. 1, record 6, French, - explosion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-01-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 7, English, power%20stroke
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combustion immediately takes place (...) The rapid expansion of the gas greatly increases the pressure in the cylinder and forces the piston down from TDC to BDC, causing the crankshaft to turn. This is known as the power stroke. 1, record 7, English, - power%20stroke
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- combustion
1, record 7, French, combustion
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- temps de combustion 1, record 7, French, temps%20de%20combustion
masculine noun
- explosion 1, record 7, French, explosion
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mélange gazeux, enflammé par une étincelle électrique, brûle, et en se détendant il chasse le piston vers le bas, ce qui donne une impulsion motrice au vilebrequin par l'intermédiaire de la bielle. 1, record 7, French, - combustion
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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