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GAZ COMPRIME [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gas
1, record 1, English, gas
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GA 2, record 1, English, GA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gas packed in pressure bottle or pressure tank. 3, record 1, English, - gas
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaz comprimé
1, record 1, French, gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GA 2, record 1, French, GA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formulation gazeuse sous pression, conditionnée en bouteille ou en réservoir. 1, record 1, French, - gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Compressed and Liquefied Gas (Petroleum)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compressed gas
1, record 2, English, compressed%20gas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material which is a gas at normal room temperature (20ºC) and pressure but is packaged as a pressurized gas, dissolved gas or gas liquified by compression or refrigeration. 2, record 2, English, - compressed%20gas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are classified as compressed gases. Regardless of whether a compressed gas is packaged in an aerosol can, a pressurized cylinder or a refrigerated container, it must by stored and handled very carefully. Puncturing or damaging the container or allowing the container to become hot may result in an explosion. 3, record 2, English, - compressed%20gas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Gaz de pétrole comprimés et liquéfiés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaz comprimé
1, record 2, French, gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière ou mélange comprimé dont la pression absolue est supérieure à 275 kPa à 21 °C ou supérieure à 717 kPa à 54 °C, ou les deux; ou liquide ayant une pression de vapeur absolue supérieure à 275 kPa à 38 °C. 2, record 2, French, - gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comprimé : Diminué de volume par pression. 3, record 2, French, - gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Gas de petróleo comprimido y licuado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas comprimido
1, record 2, Spanish, gas%20comprimido
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier material inflamable que tiene una presión de vapor que excede 40 psi absoluto a 38º C. 2, record 2, Spanish, - gas%20comprimido
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