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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dimethoxymethane
1, record 1, English, dimethoxymethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DMM 2, record 1, English, DMM
see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anesthenyl 3, record 1, English, anesthenyl
correct
- dimethyl formal 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20formal
correct
- formal 3, record 1, English, formal
correct
- formaldehyde dimethylacetal 3, record 1, English, formaldehyde%20dimethylacetal
correct
- methylal 4, record 1, English, methylal
correct
- methylene dimethyl ether 3, record 1, English, methylene%20dimethyl%20ether
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, volatile liquid which has a chloroformlike odor, a pungent taste and which is used as a solvent, a special fuel, in organic synthesis, perfumes, adhesives and protective coatings. 5, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethoxymethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 6, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DMM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Also known under the commercial designation] UN 1234. 7, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H8O2 8, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diméthoxyméthane
1, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anesthényl 2, record 1, French, anesth%C3%A9nyl
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyl formal 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20formal
correct, masculine noun
- formal 3, record 1, French, formal
correct, masculine noun
- formaldéhyde diméthylacétal 4, record 1, French, formald%C3%A9hyde%20dim%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
- méthylal 5, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylal
correct, masculine noun
- éther méthylénique diméthylique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9nique%20dim%C3%A9thylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diméthoxyméthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 2, record 1, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H8O2 6, record 1, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimetoximetano
1, record 1, Spanish, dimetoximetano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- formal 2, record 1, Spanish, formal
masculine noun
- formaldehido-dimetil acetal 1, record 1, Spanish, formaldehido%2Ddimetil%20acetal
masculine noun
- metilal 2, record 1, Spanish, metilal
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C3H8O2 3, record 1, Spanish, - dimetoximetano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- formal 1, record 2, English, formal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stylistic label indicating a language level that conforms to the standard language of the community and is characteristic of serious or impersonal written and spoken communication; i.e. the level typical of official documents, solemn pronouncements, scholarly works and so on. 1, record 2, English, - formal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- normatif
1, record 2, French, normatif
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque sociale d'un terme appartenant à la langue considérée comme correcte et souvent appelée le bon usage. Ex.: Le terme drogué est d'usage normal pour désigner une personne qui s'adonne à la drogue. 1, record 2, French, - normatif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Phraseology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- formal
1, record 3, English, formal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formal defect 2, record 3, English, - formal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Phraséologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- de forme
1, record 3, French, de%20forme
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vice de forme. 2, record 3, French, - de%20forme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-10-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- formal
1, record 4, English, formal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit privé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formel
1, record 4, French, formel
correct
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 1990-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Translation (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- formal
1, record 5, English, formal
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertains to the form rather than to the content. 2, record 5, English, - formal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formel
1, record 5, French, formel
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à la forme plutôt qu'au contenu 2, record 5, French, - formel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-10-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- formal
1, record 6, English, formal
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- officiel
1, record 6, French, officiel
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-09-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- formal 1, record 7, English, formal
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- officiel 1, record 7, French, officiel
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- soirée, de 1, record 7, French, soir%C3%A9e%2C%20de
- magistral 1, record 7, French, magistral
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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