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AZOTE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nitrogen
1, record 1, English, nitrogen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical element, symbol N, atomic number 7, atomic weight 14.0067; [that] is a gas, diatomic (N2) under normal conditions; about 78% of the atmosphere is N2 and in the combined form the element is a constituent of all proteins. 2, record 1, English, - nitrogen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nitrogen [is used] for gas-packed foods and dressings for foods. 3, record 1, English, - nitrogen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
4 nitrogens. 4, record 1, English, - nitrogen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- azote
1, record 1, French, azote
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nitrogène 2, record 1, French, nitrog%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaz diatomique incolore [numéro atomique 7, poids atomique 14,0067], inodore et insipide dans les conditions normales, entrant pour quelque 78 % dans la composition de l'atmosphère. 3, record 1, French, - azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Azote [...] Contrairement à ce que semble indiquer son étymologie, il est indispensable à la vie. 4, record 1, French, - azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constituant important des acides aminés et des protéines. Employé dans l'emballage et le conditionnement des denrées alimentaires. 3, record 1, French, - azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'appellation «nitrogène» et le symbole «Az» ne s'emploient plus. 3, record 1, French, - azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
4 atomes d'azote. 5, record 1, French, - azote
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, nitr%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ázoe 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1zoe
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento químico de símbolo N, número atómico 7, masa atómica 14.0067 y configuración electrónica (He)2s22p3, con 8 nucleidos, 2 de los cuales son estables. Elemento molecular de formula N2. 3, record 1, Spanish, - nitr%C3%B3geno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ligeramente soluble en agua y en alcohol. No tóxico. Combustible. 4, record 1, Spanish, - nitr%C3%B3geno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ázoe: Nombre que se daba antiguamente al nitrógeno. 5, record 1, Spanish, - nitr%C3%B3geno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nitrogen
1, record 2, English, nitrogen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanent gas (symbol N), without colour, taste, or smell, which forms about four-fifths of the atmosphere. 2, record 2, English, - nitrogen
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A depleted nitrogen charge in the landing gear hydraulic accumulator will cause the landing gear hydraulic pump electric motor to cycle excessively and may lead to the overheating of the circuit breaker, causing it to trip. 3, record 2, English, - nitrogen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- azote
1, record 2, French, azote
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps simple gazeux (N), incolore, inodore et insipide, qui constitue environ les quatre cinquièmes de l'air. 2, record 2, French, - azote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une charge d'azote épuisée dans un accumulateur hydraulique de train d'atterrissage sollicitera exagérément le cycle du moteur électrique de la pompe hydraulique du train d'atterrissage, ce qui peut entraîner une surchauffe du disjoncteur menant à son déclenchement. 3, record 2, French, - azote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
azote : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 2, French, - azote
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nitrogenous
1, record 3, English, nitrogenous
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, relating to, or containing nitrogen in combined form ... 2, record 3, English, - nitrogenous
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- azoté
1, record 3, French, azot%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à l'azote ou qui en contient. 2, record 3, French, - azot%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrogenado
1, record 3, Spanish, nitrogenado
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- azoado 2, record 3, Spanish, azoado
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que contiene nitrógeno. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nitrogenado
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abonos nitrogenados. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nitrogenado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nitrogenated 1, record 4, English, nitrogenated
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- azoté
1, record 4, French, azot%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrogenado
1, record 4, Spanish, nitrogenado
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que contiene nitrógeno. 2, record 4, Spanish, - nitrogenado
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