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AIRBORNE AEROSOL PARTICLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- Respiratory Tract
- Epidemiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- airborne aerosol particle
1, record 1, English, airborne%20aerosol%20particle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- airborne particle 2, record 1, English, airborne%20particle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… extremely small airborne aerosol particles emitted from the respiratory tract when coughing, sneezing or even talking are transported in the air. Such particles can carry pathogens ... 1, record 1, English, - airborne%20aerosol%20particle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
N95 respirators and surgical masks (face masks) are examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and from liquid contaminating the face. 3, record 1, English, - airborne%20aerosol%20particle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne aerosol particle; airbone particle : designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - airborne%20aerosol%20particle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- airborne particles
- airborne aerosol particles
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Voies respiratoires
- Épidémiologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- particule en suspension dans l'air
1, record 1, French, particule%20en%20suspension%20dans%20l%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- particule aérienne 2, record 1, French, particule%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] le Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) est à la recherche de solutions alternatives pour la production industrielle de matériaux de filtration efficaces destinés à la fabrication de masques chirurgicaux et d'appareils respiratoires N95 assurant une protection complète contre l'exposition aux particules en suspension dans l'air et aux risques liés aux fluides pour le personnel de santé. 1, record 1, French, - particule%20en%20suspension%20dans%20l%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[…] l'utilisation de masques N95 dans la chambre d'un patient peut encore être indiquée immédiatement à la suite de l'intubation et pendant un certain temps jusqu'à ce que l'on ait le sentiment qu'il ne reste plus de particules aériennes. 2, record 1, French, - particule%20en%20suspension%20dans%20l%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
particule en suspension dans l'air; particule aérienne : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - particule%20en%20suspension%20dans%20l%27air
Record 1, Key term(s)
- particules en suspension dans l'air
- particules aériennes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Air Pollution
- Respiratory Tract
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerodynamic equivalent diameter
1, record 2, English, aerodynamic%20equivalent%20diameter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AED 2, record 2, English, AED
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The diameter of a unit density sphere having the same terminal settling velocity as the particle in question, whatever its size, shape and density. 3, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20equivalent%20diameter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where inhaled particles are likely to deposit in the respiratory tract depends on the aerodynamic properties of the particles and the geometry of the respiratory tract of the person of interest. A key aerodynamic property is the aerodynamic size. For airborne particles, the aerodynamic size depends on the shape and density of the particle. The shapes and densities of airborne radioactive particles depend on the exposure scenario considered. The aerodynamic size is different from the actual size and accounts for the aerodynamic behavior of an aerosol. Usually aerodynamic equivalent diameter... is used to indicate the aerodynamic size. 4, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20equivalent%20diameter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerodynamic equivalent diameter; AED: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 2, English, - aerodynamic%20equivalent%20diameter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Pollution de l'air
- Voies respiratoires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diamètre aérodynamique équivalent
1, record 2, French, diam%C3%A8tre%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20%C3%A9quivalent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] diamètre qu'aurait une particule sphérique de densité égale à l'eau dont la vitesse de chute, dans une chambre d'air calme, serait la même que la particule considérée. 2, record 2, French, - diam%C3%A8tre%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20%C3%A9quivalent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le comportement des particules inhalées dans les voies respiratoires est généralement décrit en fonction de leur «diamètre aérodynamique équivalent». Il correspond au diamètre d'une sphère de densité unitaire ayant la même vitesse de sédimentation (dépôt sous l'influence de la gravité) que la particule en question. Cette définition évite les complications dues aux différences de forme et de densité des particules. 3, record 2, French, - diam%C3%A8tre%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20%C3%A9quivalent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diamètre aérodynamique équivalent : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 2, French, - diam%C3%A8tre%20a%C3%A9rodynamique%20%C3%A9quivalent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Contaminación del aire
- Vías respiratorias
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diámetro aerodinámico equivalente
1, record 2, Spanish, di%C3%A1metro%20aerodin%C3%A1mico%20equivalente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Partículas menores a 10 micrómetros [...] son partículas de diámetro aerodinámico equivalente o menor a 10 [micrómetros] Se consideran perjudiciales para la salud debido a que no son retenidas por el sistema de limpieza natural del tracto respiratorio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - di%C3%A1metro%20aerodin%C3%A1mico%20equivalente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- visibility
1, record 3, English, visibility
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to be seen, measured by the ratio of the luminous flux in lumens to the total radiant energy in ergs per second or in watts. 1, record 3, English, - visibility
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
visibility reduction. A decrease in visibility produced by the scattering of light from the surfaces of airborne particles. The degree of light obstruction is a complex function of particle size, aerosol density, thickness of the affected air mass, and certain more subtle physical factors, e. g., coal smoke or secondary pollution. 1, record 3, English, - visibility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- visibilité
1, record 3, French, visibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité qui permet à un objet d'être distingué par la vue. 2, record 3, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une façon générale, et en atmosphère sèche, on estime que la diminution de la visibilité par unité de poids d'aérosol est proportionnelle au coefficient de dispersion des particules en suspension et à la concentration de ces particules dans l'atmosphère, mais inversement, proportionnelle à la masse spécifique et au rayon de ces particules. 3, record 3, French, - visibilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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