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decontaminate [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2012-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- Radioactive Contamination
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decontaminate
1, record 1, English, decontaminate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make an object or area safe for unprotected personnel by ... removing or blanketing radiological agents. 2, record 1, English, - decontaminate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Pollution par radioactivité
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décontaminer
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9contaminer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effectuer la décontamination de quelque chose, de quelqu'un. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décontamination : opération consistant à éliminer ou à réduire à un niveau acceptable la présence d'une substance [...] radioactive dans un milieu contaminé. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección contra la radiación
- Contaminación por radioactividad
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- descontaminar
1, record 1, Spanish, descontaminar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Eliminar o reducir] la contaminación radiactiva de las personas, locales, aparatos, etc. mediante procedimientos adecuados. 2, record 1, Spanish, - descontaminar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decontaminate
1, record 2, English, decontaminate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To remove contamination or the risk of contamination ... 2, record 2, English, - decontaminate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the hydraulic system fluid is lost to the point that the hydraulic pumps run dry or cavitate, you should change the defective pumps, check filter elements, and decontaminate the system as required. 3, record 2, English, - decontaminate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décontaminer
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9contaminer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dépolluer 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9polluer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éliminer ou atténuer les effets d'une contamination sur quelque chose. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décontaminer; dépolluer : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Security
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decontaminate
1, record 3, English, decontaminate
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- decon 1, record 3, English, decon
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decontaminate; decon: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - decontaminate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- décontaminer
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9contaminer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- décon 1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9con
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décontaminer; décon : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Security
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- decontaminate
1, record 4, English, decontaminate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make an object or area safe for unprotected personnel by rendering chemical or biological agents harmless .... 2, record 4, English, - decontaminate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decontaminate equipment, clothing and personnel, including the victim(s), on-site. 3, record 4, English, - decontaminate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an emergency situation involving dangerous goods. 3, record 4, English, - decontaminate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Sécurité
- Mesures antipollution
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- décontaminer
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9contaminer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effectuer la décontamination de quelque chose, de quelqu'un. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Décontamination" : opération consistant à éliminer ou à réduire à un niveau acceptable la présence d'une substance toxique [...] dans un milieu contaminé. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9contaminer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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