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R. [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Rules of Court
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Regina
1, record 1, English, Regina
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- R. 2, record 1, English, R%2E
correct
- R 3, record 1, English, R
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Rex 4, record 1, English, Rex
correct
- R. 5, record 1, English, R%2E
correct
- R 6, record 1, English, R
correct
- R. 5, record 1, English, R%2E
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the style of cause of a criminal proceeding, when the prosecution side is abbreviated "R." (or "R"), the abbreviation refers to "Regina" during the reign of a Queen, or to "Rex" during the reign of a King. 6, record 1, English, - Regina
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Règles de procédure
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Regina
1, record 1, French, Regina
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- R. 1, record 1, French, R%2E
correct
- R 2, record 1, French, R
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Rex 2, record 1, French, Rex
correct
- R. 3, record 1, French, R%2E
correct
- R 2, record 1, French, R
correct
- R. 3, record 1, French, R%2E
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'intitulé de cause d'une procédure criminelle, lorsque la poursuite est désignée par l'abréviation «R.» (ou «R»), cela fait référence à «Regina» sous le règne d'une reine ou à «Rex» sous le règne d'un roi. 2, record 1, French, - Regina
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- free radical
1, record 2, English, free%20radical
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- R. 2, record 2, English, R%2E
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A molecular fragment having one or more unpaired electrons, usually short-lived and highly reactive ... In spite of their transitory existence, they are capable of initiating many kinds of chemical reactions by means of a chain mechanism. Free radicals are formed only by the splitting of a molecular bond. 3, record 2, English, - free%20radical
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radical libre
1, record 2, French, radical%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- R. 2, record 2, French, R%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fragment moléculaire possédant une durée de vie appréciable [...], formé par rupture d'une liaison dans une molécule stable, sous l'action d'une température élevée ou de divers rayonnements. 3, record 2, French, - radical%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'importance des radicaux libres dans la cinétique des réactions chimiques a été reconnue depuis longtemps. On désigne sous ce nom des espèces atomiques ou moléculaires possédant un ou plusieurs électrons non appariés, qui apparaissent de façon transitoire au sein du milieu réactionnel. 4, record 2, French, - radical%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par convention, un radical libre est indiqué par un point à droite dans le tiers supérieur de la ligne. Par exemple, le radical libre de chlore se note Cl. 2, record 2, French, - radical%20libre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par extension de sens, le terme radical libre désigne aussi tout radical dont au moins un électron n'est pas apparié. 2, record 2, French, - radical%20libre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- radical libre
1, record 2, Spanish, radical%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Molécula altamente reactiva e inestable, debido a que le faltan o sobran electrones y busca tomarlos o liberarlos para lograr mayor estabilidad, pero que en este proceso puede causar un significativo daño a las moléculas contenidas en las células y por tanto, a las células mismas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - radical%20libre
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rare
1, record 3, English, rare
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comparative term denoting a high degree of scarcity, often categorized into degrees of rarity as "unique", "very extremely rare", "extremely rare", "very rare", and "rare". 1, record 3, English, - rare
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is no universally accepted scale or nomenclature for rarity. It is therefore important to properly understand the context in which the term is used. The "absolute rarity" of an item refers to a statement of the actual physical number of such items thought to exist. The "relative rarity" simply indicates the degree (relative ranking) of rarity of one item compared to others without stating the actual numbers thought to exist. 1, record 3, English, - rare
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rare
1, record 3, French, rare
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- R. 1, record 3, French, R%2E
correct, France
- R 1, record 3, French, R
correct
- R1 1, record 3, French, R1
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une pièce de monnaie peu commune soit du fait de la qualité de son état de conservation, soit en raison du faible nombre d'exemplaires existants ou connus. 1, record 3, French, - rare
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n'existe pas d'échelle de rareté qui fasse l'objet de conventions internationales, l'appréciation de la rareté étant subjective et susceptible d'être redéfinie par la découverte de pièces dont l'existence était jusque là ignorée. En France, on exprime la rareté par des expressions; en Angleterre, on utilise des indices de rareté suivant le nombre de pièces répertoriées. 1, record 3, French, - rare
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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