TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

AQUEOUS CARRIER [1 record]

Record 1 1999-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A watery substance having no therapeutic action but serving to convey or give bulk to a medicine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Substance à base d'eau non active dans un médicament mais qui sert de liant pour en incorporer les principes actifs.

OBS

Distinguer du «milieu aqueux» (aqueous vehicle) dans lequel se dissout une substance pour donner un nouveau produit chimique.

Key term(s)
  • milieu aqueux

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: