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Record 1 2020-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
  • IT Security
CONT

Disinfection software attempts to remove viruses from infected disks and infected programs in such a way as to restore the infected item to its previous state.

OBS

Programs that detect computer viruses are called scanning software; those that eliminate viruses are called disinfecting software.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
  • Sécurité des TI

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Bioengineering
OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Technique biologique
OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiobiology
  • Radiation Protection
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Pollutants

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiobiologie
  • Radioprotection
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Agents de pollution
DEF

Produit dont les qualités physicochimiques favorisant par déplacement ou par neutralisation des agents contaminants.

Spanish

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