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PHOSPHORUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phosphorus
1, record 1, English, phosphorus
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chemical element of atomic number 15, a poisonous and combustible non-metal ... 1, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The correct spelling for the noun denoting the chemical element is "phosphorus," while the adjective is spelled "phosphorous." 1, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phosphore
1, record 1, French, phosphore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément [non-métal] de symbole P, de numéro atomique 15, de masse atomique 30,97. 1, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2010-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Pollutants
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phosphorus
1, record 2, English, phosphorus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, which is group V of the periodic system. 2, record 2, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phosphorus is concentrated in the deep ocean from the dissolution of sinking organisms. 3, record 2, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Phosphorus occurs in minerals as phosphates and in all living matter. Used in the manufacture of matches and incendiary bombs. Symbol, P. 2, record 2, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phosphorus: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 2, English, - phosphorus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Agents de pollution
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phosphore
1, record 2, French, phosphore
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-métal, deuxième élément de la colonne VB du tableau des éléments. 2, record 2, French, - phosphore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le phosphore sert à la fabrication des allumettes et [...] à la synthèse de l'acide phosphorique [et constitue] un élément fertilisant majeur indispensable aux végétaux [...]. Élément chimique d'importance biologique essentielle, [il] existe sous différentes formes dans l'organisme vivant. 2, record 2, French, - phosphore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la nature, la source initiale du phosphore est la roche mère. 2, record 2, French, - phosphore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le phosphore peut être un polluant important des eaux continentales quand il est rejeté en excès dans les milieux où il est la cause de l'eutrophisation. 2, record 2, French, - phosphore
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phosphore : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 3, record 2, French, - phosphore
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Agentes contaminantes
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fósforo
1, record 2, Spanish, f%C3%B3sforo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento no metálico, n.° atomico 15, de aspecto semejante a la cera, muy venenoso, de olor peculiar, muy combustible, y fluorescente; se emplea, por ejemplo, en la fabricación de cerillas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - f%C3%B3sforo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Símbolo : P. 2, record 2, Spanish, - f%C3%B3sforo
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