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DISTRIBUTION FACTOR [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Radiation Protection
DEF

The factor used in computing dose equivalent to allow for the nonuniform distribution of internally deposited radionuclides.

OBS

distribution factor: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Radioprotection
DEF

Facteur utilisé dans le calcul de l'équivalent de dose pour tenir compte de la distribution non uniforme des radionucléides introduits dans l'organisme.

OBS

facteur de distribution : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
DEF

The percentage of a density (or size) fraction recovered in one of the products of the separation (e.g. the overflow).

OBS

distribution factor: deprecated.

Key term(s)
  • distribution ratio
  • distribution number

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Techniques industrielles
DEF

Pourcentage d'une tranche densimétrique (ou granulométrique) se trouvant dans l'un des produits de la séparation (par exemple le rejet).

Spanish

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