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THCO [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Waste Management
DEF

The maximum theoretical amount of carbon dioxide which will evolve after completely oxidizing an organic compound, calculated from the molecular formula and expressed as milligrams of carbon dioxide evolved per milligram or gram of the compound.

OBS

theoretical amount of evolved carbon dioxide; ThCO2</sub> : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

ThCO2 :ThCO2</sub>.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Gestion des déchets
DEF

Quantité théorique maximale de dioxyde de carbone produite après oxydation complète d’un matériau organique, calculée à partir de la formule moléculaire, et exprimée en milligrammes de dioxyde de carbone produit par milligramme du matériau.

OBS

quantité théorique de dioxyde de carbone produit; ThCO2 : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

ThCO2 : ThCO2.

Spanish

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