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slime [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 1, English, slime
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An undesirable slippery, glutinous film formed by microorganisms and the agglomeration of nonbiological matter. 1, record 1, English, - slime
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is found throughout the pulp and paper stock flow and storage system. 1, record 1, English, - slime
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boue
1, record 1, French, boue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Développement bactérien ou fongique qui doit faire l'objet d'un traitement approprié pour empêcher que le dépôt dans les circuits de papeterie nuise au fonctionnement des machines et altère la qualité des produits. 1, record 1, French, - boue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 2, English, slime
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grease 1, record 2, English, grease
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 2, French, graissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- graisse 1, record 2, French, graisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut de la surface d'un poisson légèrement salé, causé par une prolifération bactérienne, qui apparaît pendant l'égouttage ou à un autre moment si le poisson contient plus de 42% d'eau, et qui se traduit par l'apparition de mucus luisant, gris, jaune ou beige et d'une odeur putride caractéristique. 2, record 2, French, - graissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) normalisé(s) par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 2, French, - graissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- baba en la piel
1, record 2, Spanish, baba%20en%20la%20piel
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-12-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- biofilm
1, record 3, English, biofilm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- biological film 2, record 3, English, biological%20film
correct
- slime 3, record 3, English, slime
correct
- biological slime 4, record 3, English, biological%20slime
correct
- microbial film 4, record 3, English, microbial%20film
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biofilm forms when bacteria attach to surfaces exposed to water, and begin to excrete a slimy, glue-like substance. 5, record 3, English, - biofilm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biofilm
1, record 3, French, biofilm
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- film biologique 2, record 3, French, film%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
- pellicule biologique 2, record 3, French, pellicule%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
- couverture biologique 3, record 3, French, couverture%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
- voile biologique 4, record 3, French, voile%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de substances organiques et de micro-organismes qui se développent sur les surfaces humides en formant une couche adhérente. 1, record 3, French, - biofilm
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les salissures sont surtout d'ordre biologique et l'on parle alors de biosalissures. Selon la taille des organismes on distingue les : - microsalissures : bactéries et algues unicellulaires, larves, vers, crustacés (balanes et autres), qui ne s'installent que lorsque le substrat est déjà colonisé par les microsalissures. 4, record 3, French, - biofilm
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- biopelícula
1, record 3, Spanish, biopel%C3%ADcula
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- biofilm 2, record 3, Spanish, biofilm
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asociación compleja de microorganismos, constituida por una o varias especies, unidos a una superficie y embebidos en una matriz de polímeros extracelulares de origen microbiano. 1, record 3, Spanish, - biopel%C3%ADcula
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-04-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 4, English, slime
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- defecation scum 2, record 4, English, defecation%20scum
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écume de défécation
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9cume%20de%20d%C3%A9f%C3%A9cation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- écume de carbonation 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9cume%20de%20carbonation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écumes de défécation, riches en chaux et acide phosphorique [sous-produits de sucrerie]. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9cume%20de%20d%C3%A9f%C3%A9cation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coal Preparation
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- slimes
1, record 5, English, slimes
correct, see observation, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Undesirable extremely fine particles in suspension or present with larger particles. 1, record 5, English, - slimes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slimes: term rarely used in the singular (slime). 2, record 5, English, - slimes
Record 5, Key term(s)
- slime
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des charbons
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- schlamms fins
1, record 5, French, schlamms%20fins
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particules extrêmement fines, indésirables, en suspension ou bien présentes avec des particules plus grandes. 1, record 5, French, - schlamms%20fins
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
schlamms fins : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (schlamm fin). 2, record 5, French, - schlamms%20fins
Record 5, Key term(s)
- schlamm fin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- green slime
1, record 6, English, green%20slime
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- slime 1, record 6, English, slime
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sticky oozing liquid that is actually the plasticizer that has bled out from a PVC plastic coin holder and lies on the surface of a coin. It is often coloured green (from the reaction of the plasticizer with the copper in the coin) but not often visible to the naked eye since it forms a thin coating on the coin which can dull the lustre and aid or cause corrosion of the metal. 1, record 6, English, - green%20slime
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related terms: Mylar (R), polyvinyl chloride. 1, record 6, English, - green%20slime
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dépôt verdâtre
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20verd%C3%A2tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-06-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 7, English, slime
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.g., slime on meat carcasses is a sign of degradation by microorganisms. 1, record 7, English, - slime
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 7, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- limon visqueux 1, record 7, French, limon%20visqueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La carcasse peut devenir poisseuse, puis se recouvrir de limon, enduit bactérien visqueux. 1, record 7, French, - limon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-06-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 8, English, slime
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
as in slime mold, slime bacteria 1, record 8, English, - slime
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- muqueux
1, record 8, French, muqueux
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple : les myxobactériales sont des bactéries muqueuses vivant en colonies. 1, record 8, French, - muqueux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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