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CLARITY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clarity
1, record 1, English, clarity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - clarity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transparence
1, record 1, French, transparence
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - transparence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ecstasy
1, record 2, English, ecstasy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- E 2, record 2, English, E
correct
- X 2, record 2, English, X
correct
- XTC 3, record 2, English, XTC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Adam 2, record 2, English, Adam
correct, familiar
- beans 4, record 2, English, beans
correct, noun, plural, familiar
- clarity 5, record 2, English, clarity
familiar
- euphoria 5, record 2, English, euphoria
familiar
- hug 4, record 2, English, hug
correct, noun, familiar
- love drug 6, record 2, English, love%20drug
correct, familiar
- lover's speed 5, record 2, English, lover%27s%20speed
familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic, psychoactive drug composed of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (q.v.) that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. 7, record 2, English, - ecstasy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ecstasy was originally made of a single specific chemical (MDMA). In order to avoid legal problems, chemists working in secret labs started creating new drugs with similar characteristics (and sometimes similar effects). Today, Ecstasy may or may not contain MDMA. 5, record 2, English, - ecstasy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ecstasy
1, record 2, French, ecstasy
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- E 2, record 2, French, E
masculine noun, familiar
- XTC 2, record 2, French, XTC
masculine noun, familiar
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Adam 2, record 2, French, Adam
masculine noun, familiar
- drogue de l'amour 3, record 2, French, drogue%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- ecsta 2, record 2, French, ecsta
masculine noun, familiar
- pilule de l'amour 4, record 2, French, pilule%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun
- taz 2, record 2, French, taz
masculine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance psychédélique constituée de MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) et reliée à l'amphétamine et à la mescaline. 5, record 2, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ecstasy [désignait] à l'origine une molécule chimique particulière, la MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) responsable des effets psychoactifs. [Sa] composition est souvent incertaine; la molécule MDMA n'est pas toujours présente et peut être mélangée à d'autres substances [...]. L'ecstasy se présente sous la forme de comprimés de couleurs et de formes variées ornés d'un motif. 6, record 2, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'ils avalent de l'ecstasy, les usagers disent qu'ils gobent. L'apparition massive de l'ecstasy est notamment associée à l'émergence du mouvement musical techno et à l'organisation de «rave parties». Aujourd'hui ces produits sont consommés dans d'autres lieux festifs tels que les boîtes de nuit, les bars, etc. 6, record 2, French, - ecstasy
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- éxtasis
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A9xtasis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Éxtasis. Origen. Es una droga que se elabora por síntesis química en laboratorios clandestinos. Se vende aduciendo que sólo posee MDMA, pero generalmente está adulterado. Las drogas sintéticas como el éxtasis tienen un potencial tóxico adicional, debido a la descontrolada variedad de sustancias (activos y adulterantes) que, de hecho, se ofrecen en el mercado ilegal. 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A9xtasis
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- clarity
1, record 3, English, clarity
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- purity 2, record 3, English, purity
see observation
- quality 3, record 3, English, quality
see observation, Europe
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The transparency of a polished diamond. 4, record 3, English, - clarity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The clarity - or purity - of a diamond is determined by the number, the size, the brightness and the location of the internal external characteristics, important structure phenomena and transparency. 5, record 3, English, - clarity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clarity: Expression preferred in the USA and Canada. 6, record 3, English, - clarity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
quality: In Europe, a synonym for clarity, often used when sorting and grading rough diamonds. 3, record 3, English, - clarity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pureté
1, record 3, French, puret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- clarté 2, record 3, French, clart%C3%A9
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité d'un diamant taillé correspondant à la transparence. 3, record 3, French, - puret%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pureté d'un diamant est déterminée par le nombre, la clarté et la localisation des caractéristiques internes et externes, par des phénomènes structurels importants et par la transparence. 4, record 3, French, - puret%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clarté : expression peu usitée. 2, record 3, French, - puret%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clarity 1, record 4, English, clarity
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of a solution. 1, record 4, English, - clarity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- limpidité
1, record 4, French, limpidit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- clarity 1, record 5, English, clarity
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clarté
1, record 5, French, clart%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ordre de marche 1, record 5, French, - clart%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-04-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- clarity 1, record 6, English, clarity
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
for urine specimens' appearance, check color and clarity. 1, record 6, English, - clarity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- transparence
1, record 6, French, transparence
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon la source BLBIO, on note 4 caractéristiques de l'urine : couleur, odeur, transparence et viscosité. 2, record 6, French, - transparence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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