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trace element [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
- Biochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 1, English, trace%20element
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- essential trace element 2, record 1, English, essential%20trace%20element
correct, standardized
- micronutrient 3, record 1, English, micronutrient
correct, standardized
- minor element 4, record 1, English, minor%20element
correct
- microelement 5, record 1, English, microelement
correct
- micro-element 5, record 1, English, micro%2Delement
correct
- oligoelement 6, record 1, English, oligoelement
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical element which, at extremely low concentrations, is necessary for the normal metabolism of man, animals or plants. 2, record 1, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vitamins, minerals and certain other substances (including amino acids, essential fatty acids) are micronutrients. 7, record 1, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trace element; essential trace element; micronutrient: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - trace%20element
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-nutrient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
- Biochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oligo-élément
1, record 1, French, oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élément trace essentiel 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace%20essentiel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- élément trace 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- micronutriment 3, record 1, French, micronutriment
correct, masculine noun
- oligoélément 4, record 1, French, oligo%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
- microélément 5, record 1, French, micro%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
- micro-élément 6, record 1, French, micro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chimique qui est nécessaire, à des concentrations extrêmement faibles, au métabolisme normal de l'homme, des animaux ou des plantes. 2, record 1, French, - oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les vitamines, les minéraux et certaines autres substances sont des micronutriments. 3, record 1, French, - oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
oligoélément : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 7, record 1, French, - oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
élément trace; élément trace essentiel; oligo-élément : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 8, record 1, French, - oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-nutriment
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos nutritivos (Ciencias biológicas)
- Bioquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento traza
1, record 1, Spanish, elemento%20traza
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- elemento traza esencial 1, record 1, Spanish, elemento%20traza%20esencial
correct, masculine noun
- micronutriente 2, record 1, Spanish, micronutriente
correct, masculine noun
- microelemento 3, record 1, Spanish, microelemento
correct, masculine noun
- oligoelemento 4, record 1, Spanish, oligoelemento
correct, masculine noun
- oligo-elemento 5, record 1, Spanish, oligo%2Delemento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento químico que es necesario, a concentraciones extremadamente bajas, para el metabolismo normal del hombre, animales o plantas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - elemento%20traza
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 2, English, trace%20element
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An element present in low concentration in soil material in respect with the most commonly observed natural background level. 1, record 2, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trace element: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - trace%20element
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Chimie analytique
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément trace
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément présent en faible concentration dans le matériau du sol comparativement au niveau de fond naturel le plus couramment observé. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément trace : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 3, English, trace%20element
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any element in water or wastewater that for reasons associated with natural distribution, industrial use, solubility, or other factor, is present at very low concentrations. 2, record 3, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trace element: term standardized by ISO 3, record 3, English, - trace%20element
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élément en trace
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élément-trace 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%2Dtrace
correct, masculine noun
- élément trace 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- élément à l'état de trace 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20trace
correct, masculine noun
- élément à l'état de traces 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20traces
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments chimiques dont la concentration par unité d'eau de mer n'excède pas quelques centaines de parties par millions (quelques 0,01 %). 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un équipement analytique susceptible d'enregistrer de façon continue les éléments à l'état de traces dans l'eau et le sédiment [...] 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Goldberg pense qu'il y a entraînement par absorption des éléments-traces de l'eau de mer au niveau des oxydes de fer et de manganèse colloïdaux. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La source des constituants métalliques peut être : [...] Les éléments dissous à l'état de trace dans l'eau de mer provenant soit des apports continentaux, [...] soit des apports hydrothermaux en relation avec l'activité volcanique. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément trace : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20trace
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento traza
1, record 3, Spanish, elemento%20traza
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento químico presente en el agua en pequeñas cantidades. 2, record 3, Spanish, - elemento%20traza
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Geochemistry
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 4, English, trace%20element
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- accessory element 2, record 4, English, accessory%20element
correct
- guest element 3, record 4, English, guest%20element
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An element that appears in minerals in a concentration of less than 1 percent. 3, record 4, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... associated minor and trace elements are ... influenced by the composition of the host rocks. 4, record 4, English, - trace%20element
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trace element: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 4, English, - trace%20element
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Géochimie
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élément trace
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- élément en traces 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20traces
correct, masculine noun
- élément accessoire 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20accessoire
correct, masculine noun
- oligo-élément 4, record 4, French, oligo%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] élément chimique dont la concentration dans les échantillons analysés n'excède pas quelques centaines de parties par million (quelque 0,01 %). 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En raison de leur faible concentration, les ions des éléments traces obéissent plus facilement dans les minéraux et les liquides à certaines loi simples de thermodynamique; c'est pourquoi ils sont utilisés pour décrire certains événements géologiques de diverses natures (fusion des roches, cristallisation des magmas, altération des roches, etc.) 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] les concentrations d'éléments mineurs et d'éléments en traces associés dépendent [...] de la composition des roches hôtes. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'emploi du terme oligo-élément pour désigner les éléments traces est à proscrire. [...] le terme oligo-élément a été introduit par G. Bertrand pour définir un élément peu abondant, mais possédant en outre une fonction biochimique ou biocatalytique et susceptible d'intervenir dans les milieux vivants par ses propriétés d'activateur ou de régulateur de mécanisme biochimique. Des éléments, tels que le cuivre, le fer [...], sont nécessaires aux processus biologiques animaux et sont considérés dans les tissus animaux comme des oligo-éléments au même titre que le bore [...] par exemple dans les tissus végétaux. Ces mêmes éléments présents à de faibles concentrations dans l'eau, l'air ou les minerais ne peuvent plus être considérés comme oligo-éléments, mais comme éléments traces. Dans les tissus vivants, il est certain que la distinction est parfois difficile, mais dans un biotope, la différence est plus sensible. 6, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
élément en traces : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Geoquímica
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento traza
1, record 4, Spanish, elemento%20traza
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento presente en [el] suelo o agua en muy pequeñas concentraciones. 2, record 4, Spanish, - elemento%20traza
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 5, English, trace%20element
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any element having an average concentration of less than about 100 parts per million atoms (ppma) or less than 100 mµg per g. 2, record 5, English, - trace%20element
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élément trace
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément dont la concentration moyenne est inférieure à environ 100 parties par million d'atomes (ppma) ou inférieure à 100 mµg par g. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento traza
1, record 5, Spanish, elemento%20traza
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trace element
1, record 6, English, trace%20element
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chemical element present in minute amounts in the atmosphere. 1, record 6, English, - trace%20element
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élément trace
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chimique présent en très faible quantité dans l'atmosphère. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20trace
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento en trazas
1, record 6, Spanish, elemento%20en%20trazas
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento químico presente en la atmósfera en cantidades minúsculas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - elemento%20en%20trazas
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