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INERTS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inert
1, record 1, English, inert
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Noncombustible substance in a fuel. 2, record 1, English, - inert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Combustion products. Constituents resulting in the combustion of a fuel with the oxygen of the air, including the inerts but excluding excess air. 3, record 1, English, - inert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inert: term often used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - inert
Record 1, Key term(s)
- inerts
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière inerte
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors de l'incinération : les matières combustibles formées essentiellement des éléments C, H, Cl, N et S subissent une dégradation thermique conduisant à la génération de CO2 et d'H2O et en quantités moindres, de HCl, SOx, et NOx qui se retrouvent dans les effluents gazeux, les matières inertes passent à l'état fondu, sous forme d'oxydes, de carbonates, de sels, dans les mâchefers et les cendres volantes, l'eau se vaporise et peut jouer un rôle hydrolysant. 1, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière inerte : terme souvent utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
Record 1, Key term(s)
- matières inertes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Origins and Composition of Coal
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inerts
1, record 2, English, inerts
correct, noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constituents of coal which decrease its efficiency in use, for example, mineral matter (ash) and moisture in fuel for combustion, or fusain in coal for carbonization. 1, record 2, English, - inerts
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Origine et constitution des charbons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inertes
1, record 2, French, inertes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- stériles 2, record 2, French, st%C3%A9riles
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments constitutifs du charbon qui diminuent son efficacité dans l'emploi, par exemple matières minérales (cendres) et humidité pour le combustible ou le fusain dans le charbon pour la carbonisation. 2, record 2, French, - inertes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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