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CONTAMINANT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 1, English, contaminant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical, chemical, biological or radiological substance [present] in the air, soil or water ... with a concentration that exceeds background levels or which is not naturally occurring in the environment ... 2, record 1, English, - contaminant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 1, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance potentiellement polluante décelée dans un lieu où elle ne se trouve pas normalement ou dont la concentration dépasse celle normalement trouvée dans ce lieu. 2, record 1, French, - contaminant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante
1, record 1, Spanish, contaminante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mining Wastes
- Radioactive Ores (Mining)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 2, English, contaminant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance arising from activities at the mining facility which, if released in sufficient quantity or concentration, could have a detrimental effect upon the health and safety of any person or upon the environment. 1, record 2, English, - contaminant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Déchets miniers
- Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 2, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance résultant des activités minières qui, si elle est rejetée en quantité ou en concentration suffisante, pourrait nuire à la santé et à la sécurité des personnes ou à l'environnement. 1, record 2, French, - contaminant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 3, English, contaminant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That which renders impure. 1, record 3, English, - contaminant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contamination is usually caused by the entry of foreign materials into a system (fuel, oil, hydraulic, etc.). 2, record 3, English, - contaminant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 3, French, contaminant
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La contamination est habituellement causée par la pénétration d'agents étrangers dans un circuit (carburant, huile, hydraulique, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - contaminant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Coining
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 4, English, contaminant
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally, any foreign object, liquid, or gas that will react with the metal of a coin and damage it (usually permanently). 1, record 4, English, - contaminant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 4, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout corps étranger pouvant réagir au contact du métal d'une pièce et l'endommager, la plupart du temps de façon irrémédiable. 1, record 4, French, - contaminant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 5, English, contaminant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical or fluid that alters the performance of an engineered slurry or treatment fluid. 2, record 5, English, - contaminant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- impureté
1, record 5, French, impuret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contaminant 2, record 5, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
- polluant 3, record 5, French, polluant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'huile usagée contient diverses impuretés : du carbone [...], des matières goudronneuses [...], du carburant [...], des particules métalliques [et] des traces d'acidité [...] 4, record 5, French, - impuret%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-04-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- CBRNE Weapons
- Biotechnology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 6, English, contaminant
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contamination. The introduction of an impurity or foreign organism into a sample or culture. The contaminant may be a chemical substance or a living organism or virus. 2, record 6, English, - contaminant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Armes CBRNE
- Biotechnologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 6, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Armas QBRNE
- Biotecnología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante
1, record 6, Spanish, contaminante
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Crop Protection
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contaminant
1, record 7, English, contaminant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to GATT, the term "contaminants" includes pesticides and veterinary drug residues and extraneous matter. 2, record 7, English, - contaminant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Protection des végétaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 7, French, contaminant
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après le GATT, le terme «contaminant» englobe les résidus de pesticides et de médicaments vétérinaires et les corps étrangers. 2, record 7, French, - contaminant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de los animales (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
- Comercio exterior
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante
1, record 7, Spanish, contaminante
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Según el GATT, el término "contaminante" incluye los residuos de plaguicidas y de medicamentos veterinarios y las sustancias extrañas. 2, record 7, Spanish, - contaminante
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-12-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- undesirable nutrient
1, record 8, English, undesirable%20nutrient
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suddenly, human waste becomes a valuable resource rather than a source of pollutants and undesirable nutrients in our groundwater. 1, record 8, English, - undesirable%20nutrient
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contaminant
1, record 8, French, contaminant
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Et les déchets humains deviennent une ressource valable plutôt qu'une source de pollution ou de contaminant du sous-sol. 1, record 8, French, - contaminant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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