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NORMAL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- normal
1, record 1, English, normal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- N 1, record 1, English, N
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of] a concentration in which one equivalent weight (molecular weight expressed as grams) of a substance is contained in 1 litre of solution. 2, record 1, English, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A standard measure of concentration, indicated by N, e.g., 2 N, 0.5 N, etc. 3, record 1, English, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, a 2 N solution of nitric acid (MW = 63.0) contains 2 x 63 or 126 grams of nitric acid per litre. 2, record 1, English, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N: This abbreviation must be italicized. 4, record 1, English, - normal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- normal
1, record 1, French, normal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- N 1, record 1, French, N
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit de] la concentration d'une solution contenant un poids équivalent (masse moléculaire exprimée en grammes) dans 1 litre. 1, record 1, French, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par exemple, une solution d'acide nitrique 2 N (masse moléculaire = 63,0) renferme 2 x 63, soit 126 grammes, d'acide nitrique par litre. 1, record 1, French, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N : Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 2, record 1, French, - normal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- normal
1, record 1, Spanish, normal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- N 2, record 1, Spanish, N
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese] en las disoluciones, la que contiene 1 equivalente-gramo de sustancia por litro de disolución. 3, record 1, Spanish, - normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se dice que [una disolución] es uno normal (1 N) cuando cada litro contiene un equivalente-gramo de soluto. 4, record 1, Spanish, - normal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- normal
1, record 2, English, normal
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- n- 1, record 2, English, n%2D
correct, prefix
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of hydrocarbon molecules: containing a single unbranched chain of carbon atoms, usually indicated by the prefix n-[italicized], as n-butane, n-propane, etc. 2, record 2, English, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
n-: normal. ... - with names of aliphatic hydrocarbons, their derivatives, or alkyl radicals (n-pentane) ... 3, record 2, English, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
According to the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry), an obsolete term which should not be used in chemical nomenclature. 4, record 2, English, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: This abbreviation must be italicized. 4, record 2, English, - normal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- normal
1, record 2, French, normal
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- n- 2, record 2, French, n%2D
correct, prefix
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des composés organiques dont la chaîne carbonée ne comporte aucune ramification. 3, record 2, French, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
butane normal, ou n-butane. 3, record 2, French, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme désuet en nomenclature; ne s'utilise plus avec les noms formés selon les principes, règles et conventions de la nomenclature de l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 2, French, - normal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 4, record 2, French, - normal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- normal
1, record 2, Spanish, normal
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- n- 1, record 2, Spanish, n%2D
prefix
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- normals
1, record 3, English, normals
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Period averages of meteorological/hydrometeorological elements calculated over a uniform and relatively long period covering at least thirty consecutive years. 1, record 3, English, - normals
Record 3, Key term(s)
- normal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- normales
1, record 3, French, normales
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyennes de variables météorologiques/hydrométéorologiques calculées sur une période uniforme relativement longue portant sur un minimum de trente années consécutives. 2, record 3, French, - normales
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le terme est utilisé au singulier, il désigne une «Valeur moyenne d'un élément climatique durant une période déterminée (en général, durant une période de 30 ans).» (Source de la définition : VILME 1980, p. 306, Glossaire de météorologie et de climatologie.) 3, record 3, French, - normales
Record 3, Key term(s)
- normale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- valores normales
1, record 3, Spanish, valores%20normales
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- valor normal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- climatological normal
1, record 4, English, climatological%20normal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- climatic normal 3, record 4, English, climatic%20normal
correct
- normal 4, record 4, English, normal
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the average temperature, precipitation, or degree days over a 30-year period for a specific location. 5, record 4, English, - climatological%20normal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Climatological normals representing average temperature and precipitation conditions for a 30 year defined period are published for selected stations. 6, record 4, English, - climatological%20normal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- normale climatologique
1, record 4, French, normale%20climatologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- normale climatique 3, record 4, French, normale%20climatique
correct, feminine noun
- normale 4, record 4, French, normale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur moyenne d'un élément atmosphérique [température, pression, etc.] calculée pour une période comportant au moins trois décennies consécutives. 5, record 4, French, - normale%20climatologique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On donne le nom de normales «standard», à des moyennes établies sur une période tridécennale dont le millésime de la première année se termine par un 1 : par exemple, les normales 1951 - 1980. Ces normales constituent des références et font l'objet de publications systématiques de la part des services météorologiques nationaux ainsi que de l'Organisation Météorologique Mondiale. 5, record 4, French, - normale%20climatologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- normal climatológica
1, record 4, Spanish, normal%20climatol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- normal 1, record 5, English, normal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any line through "P" perpendicular to the tangent at "P". 2, record 5, English, - normal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- normale 1, record 5, French, normale
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1978-05-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- normal line
1, record 6, English, normal%20line
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- normal 1, record 6, English, normal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The line drawn to a curve that is perpendicular to the tangent to the curve at this point. 1, record 6, English, - normal%20line
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ligne normale 1, record 6, French, ligne%20normale
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- normale 1, record 6, French, normale
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La ligne tracée à une courbe, qui est perpendiculaire à la tangente à la courbe en ce point. 2, record 6, French, - ligne%20normale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1977-07-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- normal
1, record 7, English, normal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This term] formerly applied (...) to [a] rudist [bivalve in which] attachment (...) is by LV. 1, record 7, English, - normal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- série normale
1, record 7, French, s%C3%A9rie%20normale
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un lamellibranche rudiste appartenant à cette série est] caractérisé par la fixation par la valve gauche. 1, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20normale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- normal 1, record 8, English, normal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bureau Veritas Chap. 25 p.15 -In both cases the axis of the notch is to be normal to the rolled surfaces. 1, record 8, English, - normal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- perpendiculaire 1, record 8, French, perpendiculaire
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-Dans les deux cas, l'axe de l'entaille sera perpendiculaire aux face de laminage. 6-75 1, record 8, French, - perpendiculaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radioelectricity
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- normal 1, record 9, English, normal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radioélectricité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- delacet 1, record 9, French, delacet
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- normal 1, record 9, French, normal
- axe Z 1, record 9, French, axe%20Z
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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