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NAF [4 records]

Record 1 2022-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Forces (Military)
OBS

non-aligned forces; NAF: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • nonaligned forces

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces spéciales (Militaire)
OBS

forces non alignées; FNA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Clear, lustrous crystals or white powder; insecticide grade frequently dyed blue. ... Use: Fluoridation of municipal water ...; degassing steel, wood preservative, insecticide ..., fungicide and rodenticide, chemical cleaning, electroplating, glass manufacture, vitreous enamels, preservative for adhesives, toothpastes, disinfectant ..., dental prophylaxis, cryolite manufacture, single crystals used as windows in UV and infrared radiation detecting systems.

OBS

sodium fluoride: Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaF
correct, formula
7681-49-4
CAS number
CONT

Le fluorure de sodium (NaF) recommandé dès 1896 pour détruire les blattes est aussi efficace contre les termites

OBS

fluorure de sodium: Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

National professional forum for abortion service providers (physician offices, clinics, feminist health centers, planned parenthood affiliates) and others committed to making safe, legal abortions accessible to all women. Formed by merger of National Abortion Council and National Association of Abortion Facilities

Key term(s)
  • National Abortion Council
  • National Association of Abortion Facilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

To foster and help all amputees, including nonveterans, in employment, social, and mental rehabilitation. Provides services, including legal counsel, vocational guidance and placement, social activities, liaison with other groups, and psychological aid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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