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cationic surfactant [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Textile Industries
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A surface active agent which ionizes in aqueous solution to produce positively charged organic ions which are responsible for the surface activity.

OBS

cationic surface active agent: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Industries du textile
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Agent de surface possédant un ou plusieurs groupements fonctionnels s'ionisant en solution aqueuse, pour fournir des ions organiques chargés positivement et responsables de l'activité de surface.

OBS

agent de surface cationique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Industrias textiles
  • Tratamiento del agua
DEF

Agente tensoactivo que tiene uno o más grupos funcionales que se ionizan en solución acuosa para producir iones orgánicos cargados positivamente, responsables de la actividad superficial.

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Record 2 2011-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Bioengineering
  • Blood
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Technique biologique
  • Sang
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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