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immobilization [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immobilization
1, record 1, English, immobilization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- radioactive waste immobilization 2, record 1, English, radioactive%20waste%20immobilization
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of [radioactive] waste into a [solid] waste form [to] reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage or disposal. 3, record 1, English, - immobilization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials such as cement or bitumen that are used for the immobilization of wet wastes and radioactive liquids, chemically or physically bind the wastes in the solidification matrix. Incinerator ash, ion-exchange resin and concentrated aqueous wastes can be immobilized in a bitumen matrix. 4, record 1, English, - immobilization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- immobilisation
- radioactive waste immobilisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blocage
1, record 1, French, blocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- immobilisation 1, record 1, French, immobilisation
correct, feminine noun
- blocage de déchets radioactifs 2, record 1, French, blocage%20de%20d%C3%A9chets%20radioactifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion [de déchets radioactifs] en une forme solide, stable, qui réduise au minimum le potentiel de migration et de dispersion des radionucléides pendant le transport et pendant le stockage. 3, record 1, French, - blocage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blocage de déchets radioactifs : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 juin 2004. 4, record 1, French, - blocage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- blocage de déchet radioactif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmovilización
1, record 1, Spanish, inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- immobilization
1, record 2, English, immobilization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many solid wastes are stored or disposed of in the form in which they exist without further treatment ... Other wastes, such as trash, can be treated by methods such as compaction or incineration to reduce the volume and enhance the stability of the waste ... Cement and bitumen are commonly used agents for the solidification of low-level liquid wastes from reactor operations. Immobilization reduces the surface area available for contact of the waste with infiltrating water. 2, record 2, English, - immobilization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Materials such as cement or bitumen that are used for the immobilization of wet wastes and radioactive liquids chemically or physically bind the wastes in the solidification matrix. Incinerator ash, ion-exchange resin and concentrated aqueous wastes can be immobilized in a bitumen matrix. 2, record 2, English, - immobilization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- immobilisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blocage
1, record 2, French, blocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- immobilisation 2, record 2, French, immobilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion du déchet en une forme solide, stable, qui réduise au minimum le potentiel de migration et de dispersion des radionucléides pendant le transport et pendant le stockage. 3, record 2, French, - blocage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'immobilisation nécessite la mise en œuvre de matières variées qui fixent les déchets dans un bloc compact, le plus souvent directement dans le conteneur de manutention. C'est ce qu'on appelle l'enrobage. Cette matrice constitue la première barrière de confinement du déchet. 3, record 2, French, - blocage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le procédé de conditionnement par compactage [...] permet de façon relativement économique d'obtenir des réductions considérables de volume des déchets à traiter et il facilite de ce fait leur blocage ultérieur en béton, produits bitumineux ou résines thermodurcissables. 4, record 2, French, - blocage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Banking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- immobilization
1, record 3, English, immobilization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Immobilization refers to the centralization of physical documents and certificates, which are stored and lodged at a depository. 2, record 3, English, - immobilization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Immbilization of securities. 3, record 3, English, - immobilization
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Banque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation
1, record 3, French, immobilisation
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Opération qui consiste, pour la Caisse Canadienne de Dépôt de Valeurs (CDS), à garder dans ses coffres, pour le compte de ses clients, les divers titres (actions, obligations, titres du gouvernement canadien) qui sont échangés sur les marchés. 1, record 3, French, - immobilisation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- immobilization 1, record 4, English, immobilization
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of an element from the inorganic to the organic form in microbial tissues so that the element is not readily available to other organisms or plants. 1, record 4, English, - immobilization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation
1, record 4, French, immobilisation
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion d'un élément de l'état minéral à l'état organique dans les tissus microbiens, de sorte que cet élément ne soit pas facilement assimilable par d'autres organismes végétaux ou animaux. 1, record 4, French, - immobilisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmovilización
1, record 4, Spanish, inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- immobilization
1, record 5, English, immobilization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical or chemical process used to fix enzymes, bacteria and cultures of plant or animal cells, or organelles derived from these sources, onto a solid support or trap them in a solid matrix. Such systems are employed as biocatalysts in continuous flow systems (e.g., packed column reactors or expanded bed systems). 2, record 5, English, - immobilization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation
1, record 5, French, immobilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé physique ou chimique de stabilisation d'une enzyme, le plus souvent au moyen d'un support, lui conservant ses propriétés et facilitant son emploi répétitif. Par extension, tout procédé qui traite des cellules ou des fractions cellulaires dans des conditions analogues. 2, record 5, French, - immobilisation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmovilización
1, record 5, Spanish, inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- immobilization
1, record 6, English, immobilization
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of rendering incapable of movement. 2, record 6, English, - immobilization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation
1, record 6, French, immobilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement qui consiste à empêcher tout mouvement d'une partie du corps ou du corps tout entier. 2, record 6, French, - immobilisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmovilización
1, record 6, Spanish, inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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