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SAPONIFICATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- saponification
1, record 1, English, saponification
proposal
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- saponification d'une peinture
1, record 1, French, saponification%20d%27une%20peinture
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altération due à la réaction d'un milieu alcalin sur le liant d'une peinture renfermant des huiles et/ou d'autres composants à fonction ester (huiles, résines glycérophtaliques, etc.). [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 1, French, - saponification%20d%27une%20peinture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saponification d'une peinture : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 1, French, - saponification%20d%27une%20peinture
Record 1, Key term(s)
- saponification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- saponification
1, record 2, English, saponification
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical reaction in which a fat is converted into a soap by the action of a base. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 2, English, - saponification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saponification: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - saponification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- saponification
1, record 2, French, saponification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction chimique de transformation d'un corps gras en savon par l'action d'une base. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 2, French, - saponification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression [corps gras], en usage en savonnerie, sous-entend les triglycérides (huiles et graisses). 2, record 2, French, - saponification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme [saponification] est parfois utilisé pour désigner la simple neutralisation d'un acide gras. 2, record 2, French, - saponification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
saponification : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - saponification
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- saponificación
1, record 2, Spanish, saponificaci%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
Proceso químico consistente en calentar un éster con álcali acuoso. El proceso en grasas de lugar a la formación de jabones. 2, record 2, Spanish, - saponificaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- saponification
1, record 3, English, saponification
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical reaction permitting the separation of an ester into its constituent parts, acid and alcohol or possibly phenol, by the action of a base, with the formation of a salt from the acid. 2, record 3, English, - saponification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saponification: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - saponification
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- saponification
1, record 3, French, saponification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction chimique permettant de séparer les éléments constitutifs acide et alcool, ou éventuellement phénol, d'un ester, par l'action d'une base avec formation d'un sel aux dépens de l'acide. 2, record 3, French, - saponification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saponification: terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - saponification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Bioquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- saponificación
1, record 3, Spanish, saponificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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