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OXIDACION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oxidation
1, record 1, English, oxidation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic chemical reaction that takes place in the drying of oil films. 2, record 1, English, - oxidation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 1, English, - oxidation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oxydation
1, record 1, French, oxydation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction chimique de base dans le processus de séchage des films d'huile. 2, record 1, French, - oxydation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 1, French, - oxydation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Molinería y cereales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxidación
1, record 1, Spanish, oxidaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- oxidation
1, record 2, English, oxidation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of oxides or tarnish on the surface of a coin from exposure to air, dampness, industrial fumes, or other elements. Platinum, gold, and nickel do not oxidize except for a very thin film which is invisible to the naked eye. However, silver and copper, when oxidized, show definite colourations of the metal. 1, record 2, English, - oxidation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related terms: patina, toning (noun), corrosion, original toning. 1, record 2, English, - oxidation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oxydation
1, record 2, French, oxydation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incrustations formées à la surface des pièces de monnaie à la suite de réactions chimiques entre des métaux de composition et l'environnement (oxygène de l'air, sol, contenant, etc.). 1, record 2, French, - oxydation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'il se forme un dépôt continu et lisse, on l'appelle «patine»; s'il se développe des métastases et que la pièce boursouffle, on parle de «corrosion». 1, record 2, French, - oxydation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxidación
1, record 2, Spanish, oxidaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de orín en la superficie de los metales. 1, record 2, Spanish, - oxidaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oxidation
1, record 3, English, oxidation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- oxidization 2, record 3, English, oxidization
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chemical reaction of a compound with oxygen or a reaction that causes an atom or a group of atoms to lose one or more electrons. 3, record 3, English, - oxidation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "oxidation" originally meant a reaction in which oxygen combines chemically with another substance, but its usage has long been broadened to include any reaction in which electrons are transferred. Oxidation and reduction always occur simultaneously (redox reactions), and the substance which gains electrons is termed the oxidizing agent. 2, record 3, English, - oxidation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The opposite of reduction. 4, record 3, English, - oxidation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- oxydation
1, record 3, French, oxydation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction au cours de laquelle un composé chimique (dit «réducteur») perd des électrons au profit d'un autre (appelé «oxydant»). 2, record 3, French, - oxydation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il ne peut y avoir oxydation d'un composé sans qu'il y ait réduction simultanée d'un autre composé. 2, record 3, French, - oxydation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contraire de réduction. 3, record 3, French, - oxydation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxidación
1, record 3, Spanish, oxidaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Originalmente era la reacción en la que el oxígeno se combina químicamente con otra sustancia. Su uso ha sido muy ampliado e incluye cualquier reacción con transferencia de electrones. 2, record 3, Spanish, - oxidaci%C3%B3n
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