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inert [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inert
1, record 1, English, inert
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chemically inert 2, record 1, English, chemically%20inert
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stable and unreactive under specified conditions. 3, record 1, English, - inert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inert: A term used to indicate chemical inactivity of an element or compound. Helium, neon and argon are inert gaseous elements; carbon dioxide is an inert gaseous compound. Ingredients added to mixtures chiefly for bulk and weight purposes are said to be inert. 4, record 1, English, - inert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As opposed to "chemically active." 5, record 1, English, - inert
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inerte
1, record 1, French, inerte
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chimiquement inerte 2, record 1, French, chimiquement%20inerte
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une substance ou d'un composé incapable de réagir dans un milieu réactionnel déterminé. 3, record 1, French, - inerte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- químicamente inerte 1, record 1, Spanish, qu%C3%ADmicamente%20inerte
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inerte 2, record 1, Spanish, inerte
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Waste Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inert
1, record 2, English, inert
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Noncombustible substance in a fuel. 2, record 2, English, - inert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Combustion products. Constituents resulting in the combustion of a fuel with the oxygen of the air, including the inerts but excluding excess air. 3, record 2, English, - inert
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inert: term often used in the plural. 4, record 2, English, - inert
Record 2, Key term(s)
- inerts
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matière inerte
1, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors de l'incinération : les matières combustibles formées essentiellement des éléments C, H, Cl, N et S subissent une dégradation thermique conduisant à la génération de CO2 et d'H2O et en quantités moindres, de HCl, SOx, et NOx qui se retrouvent dans les effluents gazeux, les matières inertes passent à l'état fondu, sous forme d'oxydes, de carbonates, de sels, dans les mâchefers et les cendres volantes, l'eau se vaporise et peut jouer un rôle hydrolysant. 1, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière inerte : terme souvent utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20inerte
Record 2, Key term(s)
- matières inertes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extender
1, record 3, English, extender
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- inert 2, record 3, English, inert
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colourless or semi-opaque chemical (e.g. aluminum hydrate) added to printing inks either to vary the colour strength or to improve working properties. 2, record 3, English, - extender
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matière de charge
1, record 3, French, mati%C3%A8re%20de%20charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- charge 1, record 3, French, charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigment inorganique offrant lui-même peu d'opacité, mais qui augmente le pouvoir couvrant d'une encre. 1, record 3, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20de%20charge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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