TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

air-borne poison [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1986-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Toxicology
CONT

Air-borne poisons. From ejector exhausts, from the upward vaporous effluents from cooling towers, from silencers, drains and traps, from discharging bores under test, from "wild" bores and also from control vent-valves, various harmful substances ... may sometimes escape into the air at geothermal sites. These may include mercury and arsenic compounds and radioactive elements.

Key term(s)
  • airborne poison

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Toxicologie

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: