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Record 1 2006-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
DEF

The transforming of a metal cation into a new ion by the action of molecules containing at least one electron-donor group. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

CONT

Fluorine expands the temperature interval between liquidus and solidus, lowers viscosity of magmas, and, through complexing, assists in the transport of elements, including those of economic interest.

OBS

complexing: term standardized by ISO.

PHR

Chemical complexing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Géochimie
DEF

Transformation d'un cation métallique en un ion nouveau, par l'intervention de molécules comportant au moins un groupement donneur d'électrons. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

CONT

La présence de fluor accroît l'intervalle de température entre le liquidus et le solidus, réduit la viscosité des magmas et, par complexation, facilite le transport des éléments notamment ceux d'intérêt économique.

OBS

complexion : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

PHR

Complexation chimique.

Spanish

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