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ANTIMOUSSE [4 records]

Record 1 2018-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
CONT

A foam breaker is a mechanical equipment or a chemical additive used to prevent the formation or break the foam in liquid or slurry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
  • Préparation des produits miniers

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pollutants
  • Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
DEF

An additive used in low percentages to retard foaming of liquids, i.e. silicones, [fats, polysilicone] octanol, sulfonated oils.

CONT

Antifoaming agents. In the manufacture of certain foods, objectional foaming can often cause production difficulties. Adding a small amount of a foam inhibitor prevents foaming and in some cases assists in filling the container completely.

OBS

anti-foaming agent; anti-foamer: terms standardized by ISO.

OBS

foam inhibitor: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • defrother
  • antibubbling agent
  • foam preventer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Agents de pollution
  • Préparation de la pâte à papier
CONT

On utilise les antimousses dans la cuisson des huiles et des vernis, le broyage des pigments, la préparation de peintures, d'émulsions, l'industrie du latex, les industries alimentaires [...] On emploie aussi les antimousses dans l'opération d'aération des eaux usées.

OBS

Dans le Cours de formation papetière (code CTD-1), on trouvera les termes «antimousse» et «démoussant» sous l'article 10.5.

OBS

antimousse; agent antimoussant : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

agent antimoussant : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

agent antimousse : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • produit antimoussant
  • anti-mousse
  • agent anti-moussant

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
DEF

Sustancia que a causa de su baja tensión superficial provoca la destrucción de las burbujas de espuma.

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Record 3 2007-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

Simethicone is an oral anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort and pain caused by excess gas in the stomach or intestinal tract. It is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

OBS

simeticone: international nonproprietary name (INN).

OBS

simethicone: United States adopted name (USAN).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Mélange de alpha-(triméthylsilyl)-oméga-méthylpoly[oxy(diméthylsilylène]) et de dioxyde de silicium.

CONT

La siméthicone peut être associée à un ou plusieurs ingrédients antiacides. [Elle] soulage les symptômes de flatulence / d'excès de gaz intestinaux.

OBS

siméticone : dénomination commune internationale (DCI).

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
OBS

Deemulsifying agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation

Spanish

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