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T4 [4 records]

Record 1 2014-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
  • The Thyroid
DEF

An iodine-containing hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, occurring naturally as l-thyroxine [whose] chief function is to increase the rate of cell metabolism.

OBS

It is deiodinated in peripheral tissues to form triiodothyronine, which has greater biological activity. A preparation of thyroxine, levothyroxine, is used pharmaceutically.

OBS

T4: T4.

Key term(s)
  • thyroxin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
  • Thyroïde
CONT

Glande endocrine, la thyroïde va sécréter un certain nombre d'hormones dont la plus importante est la thyroxine, hormone qui joue un rôle important sur la croissance et le développement intellectuel et mental.

OBS

T4 : T4.

Key term(s)
  • tétra-iodothyronine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
  • Glándula tiroides
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Record 2 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6N6O6
formula, see observation
(CH2)3N3(NO2)3
formula, see observation
C3H6O6N6
formula, see observation
121-82-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a white, crystalline solid, is soluble in acetone, is insoluble in water, alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, and carbon disulfide, is slightly soluble in methanol and ether, is derived by reaction of hexamethylenetetramine with concentrated nitric acid, is toxic by inhalation and skin contact, and, being 1.5 times as powerful as TNT, is used as an explosive, for example as the main charge in jet-perforating guns.

OBS

... powerful explosive, discovered by Hans Henning of Germany in 1899 but not used until World War II ..., RDX was produced on a large scale in the United States by a secret process developed in the United States and Canada. The name RDX was coined by the British as a contraction of Research Department Explosive, and this name was accepted in the United States. The Germans called it Hexogen, and the Italians called it T4.

OBS

1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine: CAS name.

OBS

The prefix "sym" and the abbreviation "s" must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: PBX(AF); PBXW; UN 0072; UN 0118.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6N6O6 or (CH2)3N3(NO2)3 or C3H6O6N6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6N6O6
formula, see observation
(CH2)3N3(NO2)3
formula, see observation
C3H6O6N6
formula, see observation
121-82-4
CAS number
DEF

Explosif très puissant, fabriqué par nitration de l'hexogène.

OBS

1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine : nom CAS; les noms CAS sont à éviter en français.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6N6O6 ou (CH2)3N3(NO2)3 ou C3H6O6N6

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

A personal protection device consisting of a toga, which includes a hood made of filter material, and a helmet into which fans are built to circulate air.

CONT

Other hospitals have purchased the Stryker "T4 Personal Protection System" that also filters air. No clear consensus has been reached regarding the best air filtration system. Nevertheless, these systems are considered to be important barriers to protect health care personnel during laryngoscopy, intubation, and other invasive airway procedures.

OBS

Steri-Shield®: the registered trademark of Stryker Instruments for the T4 system.

Key term(s)
  • Steri-Shield T4 system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Équipement de protection individuelle comprenant un casque muni de ventilateurs et, en un morceau, une toge et une cagoule faite de matériaux filtrants.

OBS

Steri-Shield® : marque de commerce du système T4 déposée par l'entreprise Stryker Instruments.

Key term(s)
  • système de protection individuelle Steri-Shield

Spanish

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Record 4 1986-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
OBS

Basically, four different categories of accommodations are offered: ... Tourist compartments called T2 with 2 berths; ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
DEF

Compartiment de deuxième classe à quatre lits.

Spanish

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