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monomolecular film [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monomolecular film
1, record 1, English, monomolecular%20film
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Layer of a substance with a depth of 1 molecule usually on a surface between water and air. 2, record 1, English, - monomolecular%20film
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a Division in Melbourne ... suggested that the use of monomolecular films on water surfaces could reduce evaporation. ... While Mansfield's research was directed at reducing evaporation on small storages such as farm dams SMHEA [Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority] decided to conduct an experiment on Lake Eucumbene. 3, record 1, English, - monomolecular%20film
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such a layer reduces evaporation and can therefore conserve water in a reservoir. 2, record 1, English, - monomolecular%20film
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pellicule monomoléculaire
1, record 1, French, pellicule%20monomol%C3%A9culaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de substance d'une molécule d'épaisseur habituellement à l'interface entre l'eau et l'air. 1, record 1, French, - pellicule%20monomol%C3%A9culaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une telle couche diminue l'évaporation et permet de conserver ainsi l'eau dans un réservoir. 1, record 1, French, - pellicule%20monomol%C3%A9culaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- película monomolecular
1, record 1, Spanish, pel%C3%ADcula%20monomolecular
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa de una sustancia de una molécula de espesor, habitualmente en una superficie entre el agua y el aire. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pel%C3%ADcula%20monomolecular
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esa capa reduce la evaporación y puede así conservar el agua en un depósito. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pel%C3%ADcula%20monomolecular
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