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CRITICAL CONCENTRATION [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- critical pigment volume concentration
1, record 1, English, critical%20pigment%20volume%20concentration
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CPVC 2, record 1, English, CPVC
correct, officially approved
- C.P.V.C. 3, record 1, English, C%2EP%2EV%2EC%2E
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The [pigment volume concentration] value in the dry paint where just sufficient binder is present to fill the voids between the pigment particles. 4, record 1, English, - critical%20pigment%20volume%20concentration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critical pigment volume concentration; C. P. V. C. : designations standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - critical%20pigment%20volume%20concentration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
critical pigment volume concentration; CPVC : designations officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - critical%20pigment%20volume%20concentration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concentration pigmentaire volumique critique
1, record 1, French, concentration%20pigmentaire%20volumique%20critique
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CPVC 2, record 1, French, CPVC
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- C.P.V.C. 3, record 1, French, C%2EP%2EV%2EC%2E
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur particulière de la CPV [concentration pigmentaire volumique] pour laquelle le liant remplit très exactement le volume laissé disponible entre les particules de matières pulvérulentes supposées au contact et à partir de laquelle certaines propriétés sont notablement modifiées. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 4, record 1, French, - concentration%20pigmentaire%20volumique%20critique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration pigmentaire volumique critique; C.P.V.C. : désignations normalisées par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - concentration%20pigmentaire%20volumique%20critique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
concentration pigmentaire volumique critique; CPVC : désignations normalisées par l'AFNOR. 5, record 1, French, - concentration%20pigmentaire%20volumique%20critique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
concentration pigmentaire volumique critique; CPVC : designations uniformisées par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - concentration%20pigmentaire%20volumique%20critique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Radioactive Contamination
- Radiation Protection
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum permissible concentration
1, record 2, English, maximum%20permissible%20concentration
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MPC 1, record 2, English, MPC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An activity concentration for a given radionuclide in air or water which, for an exclusive and continuous inhalation or ingestion, would produce the maximum permissible dose equivalent in the critical organ when equilibrium is reached... 2, record 2, English, - maximum%20permissible%20concentration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum permissible concentration; MPC: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 2, English, - maximum%20permissible%20concentration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Pollution par radioactivité
- Radioprotection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- concentration maximale admissible
1, record 2, French, concentration%20maximale%20admissible
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CMA 1, record 2, French, CMA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un radionucléide donné, activité volumique dans l'air ou l'eau qui, pour une inhalation ou une ingestion exclusive et continue, entraînerait l'équivalent de dose maximal admissible lorsque l'équilibre biologique est atteint [...] 2, record 2, French, - concentration%20maximale%20admissible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration maximale admissible; CMA : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 2, French, - concentration%20maximale%20admissible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Contaminación por radioactividad
- Protección contra la radiación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- concentración máxima permisible
1, record 2, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20permisible
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- concentración máxima admisible 2, record 2, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20admisible
correct, feminine noun
- CMA 3, record 2, Spanish, CMA
correct, feminine noun
- CMA 3, record 2, Spanish, CMA
- concentración máxima permitida 4, record 2, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20permitida
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentración máxima que puede alcanzar un contaminante sin que cause daños. 5, record 2, Spanish, - concentraci%C3%B3n%20m%C3%A1xima%20permisible
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Soil Science
- Soil Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- critical concentration
1, record 3, English, critical%20concentration
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quantitative estimate of a concentration of one or more pollutants, below which significant harmful effects on specified sensitive elements of the (soil) environment do not occur according to existing knowledge. 1, record 3, English, - critical%20concentration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critical concentration : term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). 2, record 3, English, - critical%20concentration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Science du sol
- Pollution du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concentration critique
1, record 3, French, concentration%20critique
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
Estimation quantitative d'une concentration d'un ou de plusieurs polluants, en deçà de laquelle il n'y a pas, dans l'état actuel des connaissances, production d'effets néfastes significatifs sur les éléments sensibles spécifiques de l'environnement (du sol). 1, record 3, French, - concentration%20critique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
concentration critique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - concentration%20critique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Ciencia del suelo
- Contaminación del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- concentración crítica
1, record 3, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20cr%C3%ADtica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estimación cuantitativa de una concentración de uno o más contaminantes, por debajo de la cual no se presentan, de acuerdo con el estado actual del conocimiento, efectos perjudiciales significativos sobre elementos sensibles del medio ambiente (suelo). 1, record 3, Spanish, - concentraci%C3%B3n%20cr%C3%ADtica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- critical toxicity value
1, record 4, English, critical%20toxicity%20value
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CTV 2, record 4, English, CTV
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objective of effects characterization is to determine a critical toxicity value(CTV), or the lowest concentration of a substance that will cause a certain adverse effect for each assessment endpoint. For example, the concentration of a substance causing a 25% reduction in growth or reproduction of test organisms in a toxicity study could be selected as a CTV. 2, record 4, English, - critical%20toxicity%20value
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critical toxicity value: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 4, English, - critical%20toxicity%20value
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- valeur critique de toxicité
1, record 4, French, valeur%20critique%20de%20toxicit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- VCT 1, record 4, French, VCT
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La caractérisation des effets consiste à définir une valeur critique de la toxicité (VCT), ou la concentration la plus faible à laquelle une substance causera un effet nocif pour chaque point final d'évaluation. Par exemple, on pourrait choisir comme VCT la concentration à laquelle une substance cause une diminution de 25 % du taux de croissance ou de reproduction des organismes expérimentaux dans une étude de toxicité. 1, record 4, French, - valeur%20critique%20de%20toxicit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valeur critique de toxicité : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 2, record 4, French, - valeur%20critique%20de%20toxicit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrophobic chromatography
1, record 5, English, hydrophobic%20chromatography
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hydrophobic interaction chromatography 2, record 5, English, hydrophobic%20interaction%20chromatography
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of chromatography developed following the observation that certain proteins were unexpectedly retained on affinity gels containing hydrophobic spacer arms. This concept was extended, and families of hydrophobic adsorbents prepared using a homologous series of hydrocarbon chains of different lengths. In practice most proteins can be satisfactorily purified using C-8 or phenyl substituents. Hydrophobic interactions are strongest at high ionic strength, so adsorption to a hydrophobic matrix can be conveniently performed after a salt precipitation or ion exchange chromatography step. Elution can be effected by altering the solvent ionic strength, pH, or composition or by the use of a dielectric constant modifier such as ethanediol. 2, record 5, English, - hydrophobic%20chromatography
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When carrying out the hydrophobic chromatography of human urokinase..., the solution containing the crude urokinase which is prepared from human urine in the usual simple method, is adjusted to a salt concentration of 0. 2 to 2 M, preferably 0. 2 to 1 M. The solution is then made to flow through the hydrophobic column packed with the protein adsorbent of this process.... The pH is not critical when carrying out the hydrophobic chromatography, however, the pH is usually adjusted to pH 5. 5 to 10, preferably 6 to 8. 5 at which pH urokinase is stable against inactivation. Purified urokinase can be obtained by treating the effluent from the hydrophobic column in a usual method, namely by lyophilization after desalting. 3, record 5, English, - hydrophobic%20chromatography
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chromatographie hydrophobe
1, record 5, French, chromatographie%20hydrophobe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines observations faites en chromatographie d'affinité ont montré que divers effets non spécifiques étaient attribuables à des interactions de type hydrophobe. De là est venue l'idée d'employer des chaînes carbonées fixées à un support d'agarose. On dispose maintenant de familles de composés, ne différant entre eux que par de minimes variantes de structure, mais présentant des propriétés chromatographiques intéressantes. Diverses protéines se fixent réversiblement et selon des modalités variées à ces chaînes hydrophobes : c'est donc une possibilité de séparation. Cette chromatographie "hydrophobe" est actuellement en expansion. 2, record 5, French, - chromatographie%20hydrophobe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-10-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- critical body burden
1, record 6, English, critical%20body%20burden
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concerning the potential to cause direct toxicity, the critical body burden is the minimum concentration of a substance in an organism that causes an adverse effect. From a physiological perspective, it is the concentration of a substance at the site of toxic action within the organism that determines whether a response is observed, regardless of the external concentration. 1, record 6, English, - critical%20body%20burden
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critical body burden: term used by Environment Canada. 2, record 6, English, - critical%20body%20burden
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- charge corporelle critique
1, record 6, French, charge%20corporelle%20critique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- charge critique corporelle 2, record 6, French, charge%20critique%20corporelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux fins de l'évaluation du potentiel de toxicité directe d'une substance, la charge critique corporelle est la concentration minimale d'une substance dans un organisme qui cause un effet nocif. D'un point de vue physiologique, c'est la concentration d'une substance au site de l'action toxique dans l'organisme qui détermine si une réponse est observée, peu importe la concentration extérieure. 2, record 6, French, - charge%20corporelle%20critique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge corporelle critique; charge critique corporelle : termes en usage à Environnement Canada. 3, record 6, French, - charge%20corporelle%20critique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air quality sensor 1, record 7, English, air%20quality%20sensor
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- air quality measuring device 2, record 7, English, air%20quality%20measuring%20device
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air quality measuring devices were installed in the province yesterday to test the level of pollution. 2, record 7, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This Air Quality Sensor for Wireless Weather Stations measures pollen, dust and many other volatile air particles. 3, record 7, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While airborne pollutants are measured in micrograms per cubic meter, taking steps before their concentration reaches critical levels can still save lungs, and lives. City buses equipped with air quality sensors and GPS receivers report in real-time exactly where and by exactly how much air quality has deteriorated. 4, record 7, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air pollutants occur both outdoors or indoors, and can be natural or man-made. ... Typical urban air pollutants from man-made activities include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. ... Common sources of these primary pollutants include power station and industrial plants ... and road transport ... Ozone is a secondary pollutant, formed in the air as a result of chemical reactions. ... Common indoor air pollutants include carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide from faulty gas heaters and cookers, carbon monoxide and benzene from cigarette smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic furnishings, vinyl flooring and paints. In addition, there are biological pollutants such as dust mites and mould. 5, record 7, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- instrument de mesure de la qualité de l'air
1, record 7, French, instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La qualité de l'air dans les villes fait maintenant partie des préoccupations principales du monde occidental. La circulation automobile intense, liée à des conditions météorologiques particulières (atmosphère stable, absence de vent, fort ensoleillement), est souvent la principale source de pollution atmosphérique, qui entraîne notamment des affections respiratoires chez l'homme. Des réseaux d'instruments de mesure de la qualité de l'air ont été établis dans les grandes villes. Ils sont généralement composés de quelques stations de mesure et sont surtout un moyen d'alerte. C'est également un outil de grande valeur pour les chercheurs et pour les décideurs, leur permettant de savoir comment la pollution évolue en fonction de différents paramètres. 2, record 7, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] Centre des recherches atmosphériques (Egbert, ON) [...] se compose [entre autres] d'un [...] bâtiment de mesure de la qualité de l'air [où] des capteurs extérieurs [sont] installés sur le toit en terrasse pour mesurer les concentrations ambiantes de matière particulaire, de dépôts acides et de produits chimiques toxiques. [Ces] instruments de mesure de la qualité de l'air [...] recueillent des mesures représentatives de la qualité de l'air ambiant et des données météorologiques destinées aux projets de recherche sur la qualité de l'air [...] 3, record 7, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans le bassin de Fos, il existe bien un instrument de mesure de la qualité de l'air, mais il ne mesure que l'ozone; or ce qui intéresse le public, c'est les dioxines [...] 4, record 7, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un dispositif de surveillance de la qualité de l'air et de ses effets sur la santé et l'environnement est mis en place sur le territoire national. [...] Les principales sources polluantes surveillées sont : l'ozone, le dioxyde d'azote, le dioxyde de soufre, les particules fines en suspension et le plomb. 5, record 7, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric radiation budget
1, record 8, English, atmospheric%20radiation%20budget
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ARB 2, record 8, English, ARB
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric radiation balance 3, record 8, English, atmospheric%20radiation%20balance
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An accounting of radiant energy loss or gain by the atmosphere for some specified time and place. 4, record 8, English, - atmospheric%20radiation%20budget
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric aerosols affect climate directly, through absorption and scattering of solar radiation, and indirectly, altering clouds formation mechanisms and properties. The atmospheric radiation balance is a critical component of the Earth climate system, and an increase in atmospheric aerosol concentration causes a net change in the radiation budget, termed aerosol radiative forcing. 3, record 8, English, - atmospheric%20radiation%20budget
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This document describes a set of abbreviated, monthly averaged results of shortwave Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) and Atmospheric Radiation Budget (ARB), i.e. the shortwave radiative fluxes absorbed at the surface and in the atmosphere. 5, record 8, English, - atmospheric%20radiation%20budget
Record 8, Key term(s)
- atmosphere's radiation balance
- atmosphere's radiation budget
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bilan radiatif atmosphérique
1, record 8, French, bilan%20radiatif%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bilan du rayonnement atmosphérique 2, record 8, French, bilan%20du%20rayonnement%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répartition des diverses composantes du rayonnement selon qu'elles sont absorbées, réfléchies, transmises ou émises par l'atmosphère. 2, record 8, French, - bilan%20radiatif%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vents de sable contribuent au dessèchement et à la désertification des régions sources par perte en substances nutritives. Leur impact [...] n'est pas négligeable sur le bilan radiatif atmosphérique donc sur l'évapotranspiration. 3, record 8, French, - bilan%20radiatif%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Radiación electromagnética
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- balance de la radiación atmosférica
1, record 8, Spanish, balance%20de%20la%20radiaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distribución de los diferentes componentes de la radiación atmosférica que son absorbidos, reflejados, transmitidos o emitidos por la atmósfera. 1, record 8, Spanish, - balance%20de%20la%20radiaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-02-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Climatology
- Polar Geography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- super-weak layer 1, record 9, English, super%2Dweak%20layer
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A widely accepted theory of slab avalanche formation assumes the existence of "super-weak" layers. Because a weak layer cannot effectively transmit the shear forces from the overburden snow, stress and strain-rate concentrations at the ends of the weak layer are generated. Fracture initiates at the higher end when the strain-rate concentration exceeds a critical value. 2, record 9, English, - super%2Dweak%20layer
Record 9, Key term(s)
- super weak layer
- superweak layer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Climatologie
- Géographie du froid
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couche super-fragile
1, record 9, French, couche%20super%2Dfragile
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Strate de neige se développant dans une couche mince et qui est supposée être à l'origine de départs en plaque. 1, record 9, French, - couche%20super%2Dfragile
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche mince: couche de neige de faible épaisseur, en général de faible cohésion et constituée de neige roulée, de givre, de gobelets ou de faces planes. 1, record 9, French, - couche%20super%2Dfragile
Record 9, Key term(s)
- couche super fragile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- aquatic organism
1, record 10, English, aquatic%20organism
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- water organism 2, record 10, English, water%20organism
correct, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ohio’s program creates measurable standards by assigning every water body at least one beneficial use. Beneficial use designations describe existing or potential uses of water bodies. They take into consideration the use and value of public water supplies, protection and propagation of aquatic life, recreation in and on the water, and agricultural, industrial and other purposes. ... Aquatic Life Habitat Use Designation. Warmwater Habitat (WWH) Capable of supporting and maintaining a balanced community of warmwater aquatic organisms. This is the most widely applied use designation assigned to warmwater rivers and streams in Ohio. 3, record 10, English, - aquatic%20organism
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[A] critical environmental factor that directly influences the gas impact on water organisms is the concentration of dissolved oxygen. 2, record 10, English, - aquatic%20organism
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the plural, the concrete expression "aquatic organisms" can be replaced by the abstract concept of "aquatic life" (q.v.). One can also be more specific and use the expression "aquatic fauna and flora." 4, record 10, English, - aquatic%20organism
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
water organisms: This expression is usually specified by an adjective, e.g. ballast water organisms, cold water organisms, deep water organisms, fresh water organisms, pond water organisms, salt water organisms, warm water organisms, waste water organisms, etc. 4, record 10, English, - aquatic%20organism
Record 10, Key term(s)
- aquatic organisms
- water organisms
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- organisme aquatique
1, record 10, French, organisme%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apprécier le risque écotoxicologique lié à la contamination des milieux aquatiques par les pesticides demande de pouvoir d'une part, mesurer les niveaux de contamination des milieux et des organismes exposés, et, d'autre part, caractériser les impacts de ces substances sur les organismes aquatiques. 2, record 10, French, - organisme%20aquatique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour désigner l'ensemble des organismes aquatiques on peut employer l'expression abstraite «vie aquatique», ou l'expression descriptive «faune et flore aquatiques». Voir aussi les fiches pour «vie aquatique», «faune aquatique» et «flore aquatique». 3, record 10, French, - organisme%20aquatique
Record 10, Key term(s)
- organismes aquatiques
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-07-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- water-gas shift catalyst
1, record 11, English, water%2Dgas%20shift%20catalyst
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- water-gas shift reactor 1, record 11, English, water%2Dgas%20shift%20reactor
correct
- WGS catalyst 2, record 11, English, WGS%20catalyst
correct
- WGS reactor 1, record 11, English, WGS%20reactor
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The water-gas shift reactor is a critical component of the fuel processor. Its function is to reduce the carbon monoxide concentration to intermediate levels. 2, record 11, English, - water%2Dgas%20shift%20catalyst
Record 11, Key term(s)
- water/gas shift catalyst
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- unité de conversion du CO
1, record 11, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20conversion%20du%20CO
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- réacteur de conversion du CO 2, record 11, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20de%20conversion%20du%20CO
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une grande centrale de production d'hydrogène comprend trois unités : - une unité de production, vaporeformeur ou unité d'oxydation partielle - une unité de conversion du CO - une unité de purification de l'hydrogène. 3, record 11, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20conversion%20du%20CO
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conversion : Procédé de conversion, traitement au rouge de l'oxyde de carbone CO par un excès de vapeur d'eau au contact d'un catalyseur [...] pour la transformer en hydrogène et gaz carbonique. 4, record 11, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20conversion%20du%20CO
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-08-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Marketing Research
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- concentrated segmentation
1, record 12, English, concentrated%20segmentation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distribution intensity is a critical foundation of channel strategy. It is related to channel activity level market and channel concentration approaches and the nature of the product or service being sold. There are some clear patterns that exist : exclusive distribution : Push-active channels, concentrated segmentation approaches, sold products/services... 1, record 12, English, - concentrated%20segmentation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Étude du marché
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- segmentation concentrée
1, record 12, French, segmentation%20concentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Politique de segmentation qui consiste à isoler un ou quelques segments dans le marché. L'entreprise concentrera tous ses efforts de marketing sur ce ou ces quelques segments en laissant les autres à la disposition des concurrents. 1, record 12, French, - segmentation%20concentr%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-11-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- critical micellization concentration
1, record 13, English, critical%20micellization%20concentration
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- c.m.c. 2, record 13, English, c%2Em%2Ec%2E
correct, standardized
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- critical micelle concentration 3, record 13, English, critical%20micelle%20concentration
correct
- cmc 3, record 13, English, cmc
correct
- cmc 3, record 13, English, cmc
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The characteristic concentration of surface active agents in solution (in practice, a narrow range of concentration) above which the appearance and development of micelles brings about sudden variation in the relation between the concentration and certain physico-chemical properties of the solution. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 13, English, - critical%20micellization%20concentration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The critical micellization concentration is determined by the point of intersection of two extrapolated curves which represent such relations above and below the critical concentration. 1, record 13, English, - critical%20micellization%20concentration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The value of the critical micellization concentration can depend, to a certain extent, on the property under consideration and on the method chosen to measure this property. 1, record 13, English, - critical%20micellization%20concentration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
critical micellization concentration : term standardized by ISO. 4, record 13, English, - critical%20micellization%20concentration
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- concentration critique pour la formation de micelles
1, record 13, French, concentration%20critique%20pour%20la%20formation%20de%20micelles
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- c.m.c. 1, record 13, French, c%2Em%2Ec%2E
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- concentration micellaire critique 2, record 13, French, concentration%20micellaire%20critique
correct, feminine noun
- cmc 2, record 13, French, cmc
correct, feminine noun
- cmc 2, record 13, French, cmc
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentration caractéristique des agents de surface en solution (pratiquement, étroit intervalle de concentration), au-dessus de laquelle l'apparition et le développement de micelles provoquent une variation brusque dans la relation entre la concentration et certaines propriétés physico-chimiques de la solution. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 13, French, - concentration%20critique%20pour%20la%20formation%20de%20micelles
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La concentration critique pour la formation des micelles est déterminée par le point d'intersection des deux courbes extrapolées qui représentent cette relation au-dessus et au-dessous de la concentration critique. 1, record 13, French, - concentration%20critique%20pour%20la%20formation%20de%20micelles
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La valeur de la concentration critique pour la formation de micelles peut dépendre, jusqu'à un certain point, de la propriété considérée et de la méthode choisie pour mesurer cette propriété. 1, record 13, French, - concentration%20critique%20pour%20la%20formation%20de%20micelles
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
concentration critique pour la formation de micelles : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 13, French, - concentration%20critique%20pour%20la%20formation%20de%20micelles
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- concentración micelar crítica
1, record 13, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20micelar%20cr%C3%ADtica
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- critical shear stress
1, record 14, English, critical%20shear%20stress
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For each solid fraction, the user must specify specific gravity, volumetric concentration in the layer, fall velocity, critical shear stress and whether the fraction is cohesive or strippable during descent. 1, record 14, English, - critical%20shear%20stress
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- stress de cisaillement critique
1, record 14, French, stress%20de%20cisaillement%20critique
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- cisaillement critique 1, record 14, French, cisaillement%20critique
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour chacune de ces catégories, l'usager devra spécifier la densité du sédiment; la fraction du volume qu'elle occupe dans chacune des couches; la vitesse de sédimentation; le stress de cisaillement critique; la cohésion du sédiment; et la possibilité qu'une partie du sédiment soit perdue dans la colonne d'eau durant la descente. 1, record 14, French, - stress%20de%20cisaillement%20critique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- volumetric concentration
1, record 15, English, volumetric%20concentration
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For each solid fraction, the user must specify specific gravity, volumetric concentration in the layer, fall velocity, critical shear stress and whether the fraction is cohesive or strippable during descent. 1, record 15, English, - volumetric%20concentration
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fraction du volume
1, record 15, French, fraction%20du%20volume
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- fraction volumique 1, record 15, French, fraction%20volumique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour chacune de ces catégories, l'usager devra spécifier la densité du sédiment; la fraction du volume qu'elle occupe dans chacune des couches; la vitesse de sédimentation; le stress de cisaillement critique; la cohésion du sédiment; et la possibilité qu'une partie du sédiment soit perdue dans la colonne d'eau durant la descente. 1, record 15, French, - fraction%20du%20volume
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Water Supply
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- raw water intake
1, record 16, English, raw%20water%20intake
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monitoring of water quality during capital and maintenance dredging with a cutterhead dredge in the Bécancour harbour between 1983 and 1984 showed that the critical suspended solids concentration threshold of 100 mg/L was rarely exceeded close to the raw water intake of the Gentilly nuclear power plant 1 km downstream. 1, record 16, English, - raw%20water%20intake
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation en eau
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- prise d'eau brute
1, record 16, French, prise%20d%27eau%20brute
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un suivi de la qualité de l'eau effectué lors des projets de dragage de capitalisation et d'entretien réalisés dans le port de Bécancour en 1983 et 1984 à l'aide d'une drague hydraulique à désagrégateur indique que le seuil critique de 100 mg/L de MES n'a été dépassé qu'en de rares occasions à la proximité de la prise d'eau brute de la centrale nucléaire de Gentilly, située à 1 km en aval. 1, record 16, French, - prise%20d%27eau%20brute
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-03-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Krafft temperature
1, record 17, English, Krafft%20temperature
correct, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The temperature(in practice, a narrow range of temperatures) at which the solubility of ionic surface active agents rises sharply. At this temperature the solubility becomes equal to the critical micellization concentration(c. m. c.). [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 17, English, - Krafft%20temperature
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the soap industry the term "Krafft Point" is defined as the temperature below which a transparent soap solution becomes cloudy. 1, record 17, English, - Krafft%20temperature
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Krafft temperature: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 17, English, - Krafft%20temperature
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- température de Krafft
1, record 17, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20Krafft
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température (pratiquement, étroit intervalle de température) à laquelle la solubilité des agents de surface ioniques augmente brusquement. À cette température, la solubilité atteint la valeur de la concentration critique pour la formation de micelles (c.m.c.). [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 17, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20Krafft
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l'industrie des savons, on désigne par "Point de Krafft" la température à laquelle une solution transparente de savon devient trouble par refroidissement. 1, record 17, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20Krafft
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
température de Krafft : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 17, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20de%20Krafft
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1991-06-13
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- head wave
1, record 18, English, head%20wave
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area of oil concentration which occurs behind and at some distance from containment booms. This area of oil thickening is important to the positioning of mechanical recovery devices(i. e. skimmers), and is the region where the droplet breakaway boom failure phenomenon is initiated when current flow exceeds critical velocity. 2, record 18, English, - head%20wave
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- bourrelet
1, record 18, French, bourrelet
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaississement localisé à la marge distale d'une nappe d'hydrocarbures retenue par une barrière. Cet épaississement influe sur la sélection de l'emplacement des dispositifs de récupération mécaniques (c'est-à-dire, les écrémeurs) et il est le siège du phénomène d'arrachement des gouttelettes d'hydrocarbures qui peuvent remonter derrière la barrière lorsque le courant dépasse la vitesse critique. 2, record 18, French, - bourrelet
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-08-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- pollutant deposition
1, record 19, English, pollutant%20deposition
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potential is high for widespread environmental degradation, from acid rain and other pollutant deposition, because hydrogen ion concentration(acid, H+) in the aquatic environment is a critical factor controlling most chemical reactions. 1, record 19, English, - pollutant%20deposition
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- retombées des polluants
1, record 19, French, retomb%C3%A9es%20des%20polluants
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les précipitations n'ont sans doute qu'une influence faible sur l'extension de la pollution atmosphérique. Nous connaissons mal leur rôle sur les retombées des polluants au sol. 1, record 19, French, - retomb%C3%A9es%20des%20polluants
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- gettering column 1, record 20, English, gettering%20column
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In most metallic [solar collector] systems, especially those using a number of metals or a reactive metal such as aluminum, the heat transfer fluid can have a significant impact on corrosion. In aqueous solutions, the concentration of dissolved chemicals, heavy metal ions, and pH of the fluid must be controlled. Deionized or demineralized water has been used successfully but additional steps are usually taken. These include the use of a gettering column to trap heavy metal ions before they enter critical parts of the system and inhibitors which stabilize the metal ions and reduce their reaction with less noble metals. 1, record 20, English, - gettering%20column
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- colonne filtre
1, record 20, French, colonne%20filtre
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1982-08-31
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Kynch's theory 1, record 21, English, Kynch%27s%20theory
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kynch's theory(...) can be used to calculate the thickeners and, in particular, to determine the surface corresponding to the critical concentration. 1, record 21, English, - Kynch%27s%20theory
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- théorie de Kynch
1, record 21, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20Kynch
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La théorie de Kynch (...) permet le calcul des épaississeurs et en particulier la détermination de la surface correspondant à la concentration critique. 1, record 21, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20Kynch
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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