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petroleum contamination [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- petroleum contamination
1, record 1, English, petroleum%20contamination
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most petroleum contamination in Alaska comes from leaking storage tanks, containers, pipes, and equipment; transportation accidents; and improper handling and disposal practices that lead to spills ... The primary concern with petroleum contamination is its chronic toxicity when ingested through contaminated soil, water, or foods over long periods of time. Different types of petroleum cause different kinds of health effects, including headaches, nausea, skin irritation, and cancer. For instance, gasoline contains benzene, a known carcinogen to people and animals. 2, record 1, English, - petroleum%20contamination
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The amount of TPH [total petroleum hydrocarbons] found in a sample is useful as a general indicator of petroleum contamination at that site. 3, record 1, English, - petroleum%20contamination
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Pollution du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contamination pétrolière
1, record 1, French, contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contamination d'origine pétrolière 2, record 1, French, contamination%20d%27origine%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
feminine noun
- contamination par le pétrole 3, record 1, French, contamination%20par%20le%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leur expérience a démontré que les arbres pouvaient survivre dans des zones à forte contamination pétrolière. 1, record 1, French, - contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La caractérisation de la contamination d'origine pétrolière est en effet généralement mise en évidence par la présence relativement importante des homologues alkylés des HAP [hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques]. 2, record 1, French, - contamination%20p%C3%A9troli%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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