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CHN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Data Banks and Databases
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Mathematical Geography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Hydrospatial Network
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Hydrospatial%20Network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CHN 1, record 1, English, CHN
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Hydrospatial Network(CHN) is a geospatial data product that represents Canada's surface water features – lakes, rivers, watersheds and more – and the connections between them. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Hydrospatial%20Network
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The CHN, developed by the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation, is replacing the National Hydrographic Network(NHN) for Canada. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Hydrospatial%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Banques et bases de données
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géographie mathématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Réseau hydrospatial canadien
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9seau%20hydrospatial%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RHC 1, record 1, French, RHC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau hydrospatial canadien (RHC) est un produit de données géospatiales qui représente les entités des eaux de surface du Canada - lacs, rivières, bassins versants et autres - et les liens qui les unissent. 1, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20hydrospatial%20canadien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le RHC, développé par le Centre canadien de cartographie et d'observation de la Terre, est appelé à remplacer le Réseau hydrographique national (RHN) du Canada. 1, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20hydrospatial%20canadien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- China
1, record 2, English, China
correct, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- People's Republic of China 1, record 2, English, People%27s%20Republic%20of%20China
correct, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A country in eastern Asia. 2, record 2, English, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Beijing. 3, record 2, English, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Chinese. 3, record 2, English, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
China: common name of the country. 4, record 2, English, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CN; CHN : codes recognized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - China
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Chine
1, record 2, French, Chine
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- République populaire de Chine 1, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20populaire%20de%20Chine
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pays d'Asie de l'Est. 2, record 2, French, - Chine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Beijing. 3, record 2, French, - Chine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Chinois, Chinoise. 4, record 2, French, - Chine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chine : nom usuel du pays. 2, record 2, French, - Chine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CN; CHN : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - Chine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller en Chine, visiter la Chine 2, record 2, French, - Chine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- China
1, record 2, Spanish, China
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- República Popular China 1, record 2, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20Popular%20China
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado en el oriente de Asia central. 2, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Pekín. 3, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: chino, china. 3, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
China: nombre usual del país. 4, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CN; CHN: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 4, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
El uso del artículo definido antepuesto al nombre "China" es opcional. 3, record 2, Spanish, - China
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- N,N,N',N'-tetramethybutane-1,3-diamine
1, record 3, English, N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-1,3-butanediamine 2, record 3, English, N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutanediamine
avoid, see observation, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a colorless, stable liquid which is used as a catalyst for polyurethane foams and epoxy resins, and for high-energy fuels. 3, record 3, English, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N,N,N’,N’-tetramethylbutane-1,3-diamine: The capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-1,3-butanediamine: The capital letters "N" must be italicized; obsolete form. 3, record 3, English, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula : CH3sub>CHN(CH3) 2CH2CH2N(CH3) 2 3, record 3, English, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dtetramethybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- N,N,N',N'-tétraméthybutane-1,3-diamine
1, record 3, French, N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- N,N,N',N'-tétraméthyl-1,3-butanediamine 2, record 3, French, N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutanediamine
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N,N,N',N'-tétraméthylbutane-1,3-diamine : La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N,N,N',N'-tétraméthyl-1,3-butanediamine : La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique; forme vieillie. 3, record 3, French, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CHN(CH3)2CH2CH2N(CH3)2 4, record 3, French, - N%2CN%2CN%27%2CN%27%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thybutane%2D1%2C3%2Ddiamine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Crop Protection
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydrocyanic acid
1, record 4, English, hydrocyanic%20acid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hydrogen cyanide 2, record 4, English, hydrogen%20cyanide
correct
- prussic acid 3, record 4, English, prussic%20acid
former designation, correct
- cyanogen acid 4, record 4, English, cyanogen%20acid
- cyanogenic acid 5, record 4, English, cyanogenic%20acid
- carbon hydride nitrile 6, record 4, English, carbon%20hydride%20nitrile
- formic anammonide 6, record 4, English, formic%20anammonide
- formonitrile 3, record 4, English, formonitrile
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula CHN or HCN or HNC which appears under the form of a flammable, toxic water-white liquid at temperatures below 26. 5°C, with a faint odour of bitter almonds, which occurs naturally in some plants(almond, oleander), usually combined as glycosides(as amygdalin) and also in coke-oven gas, which can be synthesized from ammonia and carbon monoxide, and which is used in the manufacture of acrylonitrile, acrylates, adiponitrile, cyanide salts, dyes, chelates, rodenticides and pesticides. 7, record 4, English, - hydrocyanic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metabolism of sugars and starch, in plant development and growth via the phytohormones-glucoconjugated forms, the regulation of the structure/organization of membranes, in defensive metabolism against herbivorous pathogens, via the release of a respiratory poison from the hydrolysis of ß-glucosides of cyanogenic acids, hydroxamic acids, steroïds, isoflavonoïds, saponins, homoterpenes and indo-alkaloids, in secondary metabolism of flavonoïds, lignins and stilbenes, and in circadian rate/rhythm of leaves movements ... 8, record 4, English, - hydrocyanic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyanogenic: [Said of] compounds able to produce cyanide; examples are the cyanogenic glycosides such as amygdalin in peach and apricot stones. 9, record 4, English, - hydrocyanic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Aero Liquid HCN; Cyclon; Cyclone B; Evercyn; NA 1051; RCRA waste number P063; Azclondiscoids. 7, record 4, English, - hydrocyanic%20acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Protection des végétaux
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide cyanhydrique
1, record 4, French, acide%20cyanhydrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cyanure d'hydrogène 2, record 4, French, cyanure%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- acide prussique 3, record 4, French, acide%20prussique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- acide cyanogène 4, record 4, French, acide%20cyanog%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun
- acide cyanogénique 5, record 4, French, acide%20cyanog%C3%A9nique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, très volatil et possédant une odeur caractéristique dite prussique d'amandes amères. 6, record 4, French, - acide%20cyanhydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rôles physiologiques des ß-glucosidases sont nombreux et sont liés à la nature et à la fonction des aglycones qu'elles libèrent. En effet, certains aglycones devenus actifs après hydrolyse de leurs glucosides conjugués jouent un rôle important dans divers mécanismes métaboliques : [...] (4) dans le métabolisme de défense contre les pathogènes et herbivores, via la libération d'un poison respiratoire à partir de l'hydrolyse des ß-glucosides des acides cyanogéniques, des acides hydroxamiques, stéroïdiens, d'isoflavonoïdes, de saponines, d'homoterpènes et d'indo-alcaloïdes. 7, record 4, French, - acide%20cyanhydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit du plus violent des poisons connus. On l'emploie entre autres en thérapeutique, en parasitologie et dans l'industrie des plastiques et du caoutchouc. 6, record 4, French, - acide%20cyanhydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyanogène; cyanogénique : [Se dit d'un] composé capable de produire du cyanure; par exemple, les glycosides cyanogènes, telle que l'amygdaline des noyaux de pêche et d'abricot. 8, record 4, French, - acide%20cyanhydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acide cyanogène; acide cyanogénique : Ces noms relèvent d'une vieille forme de nomenclature de langue anglaise et sont à éviter. 4, record 4, French, - acide%20cyanhydrique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Protección de las plantas
- Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido cianhídrico
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20cianh%C3%ADdrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cianuro de hidrógeno 1, record 4, Spanish, cianuro%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
masculine noun
- ácido prúsico 1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20pr%C3%BAsico
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trinitromethane
1, record 5, English, trinitromethane
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- nitroform 2, record 5, English, nitroform
correct
- trinitro-methane 3, record 5, English, trinitro%2Dmethane
correct, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colourless crystallizable substance with a bitter taste and unpleasant smell, which readily inflames and detonates and which is analogous to chloroform. 4, record 5, English, - trinitromethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trinitromethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 5, record 5, English, - trinitromethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula :CHN3</sub>O6 or CH(NO2) 3 4, record 5, English, - trinitromethane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- trinitrométhane
1, record 5, French, trinitrom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nitroforme 2, record 5, French, nitroforme
correct, masculine noun
- trinitro méthane 3, record 5, French, trinitro%20m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique volatil, explosif, obtenu par action de l'acide nitrique sur l'acétylène. 4, record 5, French, - trinitrom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trinitrométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 3, record 5, French, - trinitrom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CHN3O6 ou CH(NO2)3 4, record 5, French, - trinitrom%C3%A9thane
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Sports (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- doping violation
1, record 6, English, doping%20violation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- doping infraction 2, record 6, English, doping%20infraction
correct
- doping offence 3, record 6, English, doping%20offence
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Doping Violations. In accordance with the Canadian Policy on Penalties for Doping in Sport, athletes carded under the AAP [Athlete Assistance Program] will have their carding withdrawn if they are charged with a doping infraction proven by a positive laboratory finding; or found guilty of a doping-related infraction. 4, record 6, English, - doping%20violation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The International Association of Athletics Federations(IAAF) has been informed by the Athletic Association of the People's Republic of China(CAA) that the female athlete... has been found guilty of the following doping violation under IAAF Rules : Presence of the prohibited substance rh-EPO(S2. Hormones) in her doping control sample(IAAF Rule 32. 2a). This doping violation relates to a sample collected out-of-competition by the IAAF on 24. 02. 08 in Beijing, CHN. 5, record 6, English, - doping%20violation
Record 6, Key term(s)
- doping offense
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- infraction de dopage
1, record 6, French, infraction%20de%20dopage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- infraction reliée au dopage 2, record 6, French, infraction%20reli%C3%A9e%20au%20dopage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usage de substances ou de méthodes interdites dont celles contenues dans les catégories de drogues et de pratiques interdites publiées par le Comité international olympique (CIO). 3, record 6, French, - infraction%20de%20dopage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Infractions reliées au dopage. Conformément à la politique canadienne en matière de sanctions pour dopage sportif, un athlète bénéficiant du PAA [Programme d'aide aux athlètes] verra son brevet retiré : s'il est accusé de dopage, confirmé par un résultat positif d'analyse d'un échantillon en laboratoire, ou s'il est déclaré coupable d'une infraction reliée au dopage. 2, record 6, French, - infraction%20de%20dopage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Health Network
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Health%20Network
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CHN 1, record 7, English, CHN
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Canadian Health Network(CHN) is a nationally funded Internet-based service designed to improve access to trustworthy health information. The CHN includes the participation of federal, provincial and territorial governments, voluntary and non-governmental organizations and universities. While Health Canada has taken a leadership role in establishing the CHN, the ultimate success of CHN depends on many groups working together. The goal is to have an integrated health information service that is jointly developed and managed by many partners. 2, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Health%20Network
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Canada Health Network
- Health Network
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Réseau canadien de la santé
1, record 7, French, R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- RCS 1, record 7, French, RCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le Réseau canadien de la santé (RCS) est un service national subventionné d'information sur Internet qui vise à favoriser l'accès à une information fiable sur la santé. Le Réseau réunit la participation des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux, de groupements de bénévoles, d'organismes non gouvernementaux et d'universités. Bien qu'à l'origine, Santé Canada ait joué un rôle prépondérant dans la création du Réseau, l'objectif ultime est de mettre en place un service intégré d'information sur la santé, dont le développement et la gestion relèveront de nombreux partenaires. 2, record 7, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Higiene y Salud
- Internet y telemática
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Red Canadiense de la Salud
1, record 7, Spanish, Red%20Canadiense%20de%20la%20Salud
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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