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BIODEGRADACION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbial Ecology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biological degradation
1, record 1, English, biological%20degradation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biodegradation 2, record 1, English, biodegradation
correct, standardized
- biological breakdown 3, record 1, English, biological%20breakdown
correct, see observation
- biological decomposition 4, record 1, English, biological%20decomposition
correct, see observation
- biological decay 5, record 1, English, biological%20decay
correct, see observation
- biological deterioration 6, record 1, English, biological%20deterioration
see observation, less frequent
- degradation 3, record 1, English, degradation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The biochemical process of decay or decomposition (i.e., of the breakdown of complex, large organic molecules into small, simple molecules) of either natural or synthetic organic materials, by living organisms (fungi, bacteria or by secretions and chemicals involving these bacteria) populating soils, bodies of water, or wastewater treatment facilities. 7, record 1, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often restricted to the breakdown of wastes released into the environment, especially in an aqueous medium, and regarded as a desirable process in contrast to biodeterioration. 7, record 1, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biological breakdown; biological decomposition; biological decay: These terms are explanatory expressions describing the phenomenon of biodegradation, and not true synonyms of "biodegradation", but they can still be used if the context permits it. 7, record 1, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
biodegradation: term standardized by ISO. 8, record 1, English, - biological%20degradation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Écologie microbienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biodégradation
1, record 1, French, biod%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dégradation biochimique 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20biochimique
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation biologique 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
- décomposition biologique 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9composition%20biologique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dégradation bactérienne 5, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20bact%C3%A9rienne
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- dégradation microbiologique 5, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20microbiologique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition (ou dégradation moléculaire) de matières organiques, naturelles ou synthétiques, opérée par des organismes vivants qui sont normalement présents dans les stations d'épuration ou dont on a éventuellement favorisé la prolifération. 2, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dans les sols, ensemble des phénomènes biologiques (micro-organismes et enzymes, faune du sol) qui aboutissent à la décomposition des débris végétaux et des substances humiques en CO2, H2O, NH3 (minéralisation). 6, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La biodégration [constitue l'un] des processus naturels efficaces qui interviennent pour limiter une pollution néfaste de la nature et de l'environnement humain. 7, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décomposition biologique : Ce terme, qui constitue une unité explicative du phénomène de la biodégradation et non un véritable synonyme du terme «biodégradation», n'en demeure pas moins correct et il peut être utilisé selon le contexte. 2, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dégradation bactérienne; dégradation microbiologique : Nous ne pouvons pas recommander l'emploi de ces termes qui nous paraissent très douteux. Ils servent à désigner une autre notion. 2, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
biodégradation : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 8, record 1, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Ecología microbiana
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- biodegradación
1, record 1, Spanish, biodegradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- degradación biológica 2, record 1, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n%20biol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de descomposición mediante actividad biológica. 3, record 1, Spanish, - biodegradaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Velocidad de biodegradación. 4, record 1, Spanish, - biodegradaci%C3%B3n
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