TERMIUM Plus®

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

CHEMICALLY ACTIVE [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2022-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

... natural processes in the atmosphere, driven largely by sunlight, produce molecules called radicals, among the most important of which is hydroxyl. These molecules are very chemically active (meaning they are much more likely to react with other molecules) and can react with pollutants to form new compounds ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Se dit d'une substance ou d'un composé qui réagit facilement dans un milieu réactionnel déterminé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
CONT

Al ser químicamente activo, el metano participa en reacciones químicas complejas en la atmósfera [...]

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

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

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: