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SOUDE [4 records]

Record 1 2018-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Caustic soda ... is used to maintain an alkaline pH in drilling mud and in the treating of petroleum fractions.

OBS

The most important commercial caustic ... White deliquescent solid, now chiefly in form of beads or pellets; also 50% and 73% aqueous solution. Absorbs water and carbon dioxide from the air ... Soluble in water, alcohol, and glycerol ... Uses: Chemical manufacture; rayon and cellophane; petroleum refining; pulp and paper; ... soap; ... organic fusions; peeling of fruits and vegetables in food industry ...

OBS

The molecular formula for sodium hydroxide is NaOH.

OBS

sodium hydroxide: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (1310-73-2).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

La soude caustique est l'hydroxyde de sodium NaOH [...] On l'emploie en particulier pour la fabrication des savons durs, de l'alumine, de l'eau de Javel, l'obtention de pâte à papier, la mercerisation, etc.

OBS

La formule moléculaire brute pour l'hydroxyde de sodium est NaOH.

OBS

hydroxyde de sodium : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro de registre du Chemical Abstracts Service (1310-73-2).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CONT

La sosa cáustica o hidróxido de sodio es un sólido blanco, delicuescente, muy soluble en el agua, que funde a 320 °C. Es una base fuerte, análoga a la potasa, aunque menos cáustica que ella, y obra sobre los ácidos para dar sales de sodio, y sobre los ésteres, para saponificarlos.

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Record 2 2007-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coining
  • Coins and Bank Notes
OBS

Said of a coin, token, or medal that has been soldered or "welded" to something else, as when coins are used as ornaments in bracelets or necklaces. The point of solder contact usually causes damage to the coin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Monnayage
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
  • Footwear (Clothing)
CONT

A backpacking/hiking boot ... full grain, oiled, waterproof leather ... recycled polyester fabric upper; outside heel wrap design ... cemented construction.

CONT

Globaline's Parallel boots are Gore-Tex lined for waterproof comfort ... rubber lug outsoles make parallels good-looking and long-lasting. The injection molded/cemented construction provides great fit, comfort and durability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
  • Chaussures (Vêtements)
DEF

Fabrication soudée : (On dit aussi, plus brièvement : du soudé) genre de fabrication dans lequel la semelle est fixée par collage sur une tige montée à la semence ou à la colle.

Spanish

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Record 4 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

... it is desirable to reduce the consumption of soda necessary for regeneration of the strong base anion exchanger by interposing an atmospheric degasser between the latter and the cation exchanger, to eliminate all but the last few mg/l of [carbon dioxide].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[...] on a intérêt à réduire la consommation de soude nécessaire à la régénération de l'échangeur d'anions fortement basique, en intercalant entre ce dernier et l'échangeur de cations un dégazeur atmosphérique qui permet d'éliminer l'acide carbonique jusqu'à quelques mg/l.

Spanish

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