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DMT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dimethyl terephthalate
1, record 1, English, dimethyl%20terephthalate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DMT 2, record 1, English, DMT
avoid
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NCI-C50055 3, record 1, English, NCI%2DC50055
correct, trademark
- dimethyl p-phthalate 4, record 1, English, dimethyl%20p%2Dphthalate
avoid
- dimethylterephthalate 5, record 1, English, dimethylterephthalate
avoid
- dimethyl ester of terephthalic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20ester%20of%20terephthalic%20acid
avoid
- dimethyl ester of 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20ester%20of%201%2C4%2Dbenzenedicarboxylic%20acid
avoid
- dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%201%2C4%2Dbenzenedicarboxylate
avoid
- methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoate 3, record 1, English, methyl%204%2Dcarbomethoxybenzoate
avoid
- terephthalic acid methyl ester 3, record 1, English, terephthalic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of colorless crystals, is insoluble in water, is soluble in ether and hot alcohol, and is used as an intermediate and in polyester resins for the production of fibers and films. 6, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethyl terephthalate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dimethyl p-phthalate: The abbreviation "p" preceding "phthalate" must be italicized; incorrect form. 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DMT : This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O4 or C6H4(COOCH3)2 6, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téréphtalate de diméthyle
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- p-phtalate de diméthyle 2, record 1, French, p%2Dphtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
- diméthyltéréphtalate 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylt%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
p-phtalate de diméthyle : L'abréviation «p» devant «phtalate» s'écrit en italique; forme incorrecte. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
téréphtalate de diméthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O4 ou C6H4(COOCH3)2 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Data Transmission
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carrierless amplitude/phase
1, record 2, English, carrierless%20amplitude%2Fphase
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAP 1, record 2, English, CAP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- carrierless amplitude/phase modulation 2, record 2, English, carrierless%20amplitude%2Fphase%20modulation
correct
- carrierless amplitude and phase modulation 3, record 2, English, carrierless%20amplitude%20and%20phase%20modulation
correct
- CAP 3, record 2, English, CAP
correct
- CAP 3, record 2, English, CAP
- carrierless amplitude-phase modulation 4, record 2, English, carrierless%20amplitude%2Dphase%20modulation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A derived version of quadrate amplitude modulation which is the original approach for modulation of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). 5, record 2, English, - carrierless%20amplitude%2Fphase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Discrete multitone(DMT) is now the preferred modulation alternative over CAP. 1, record 2, English, - carrierless%20amplitude%2Fphase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAP is closely related to quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM). 1, record 2, English, - carrierless%20amplitude%2Fphase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission de données
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modulation d'amplitude sans porteuse
1, record 2, French, modulation%20d%27amplitude%20sans%20porteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- modulation de phase d'amplitude sans porteuse 2, record 2, French, modulation%20de%20phase%20d%27amplitude%20sans%20porteuse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Version dérivée de la modulation d'amplitude de quadrature (QAM) employée à l'origine pour moduler le signal d'une ligne d'accès numérique. 3, record 2, French, - modulation%20d%27amplitude%20sans%20porteuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le code multitonalité binaire a maintenant la préférence par rapport à la modulation d'amplitude sans porteuse. 3, record 2, French, - modulation%20d%27amplitude%20sans%20porteuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acute hallucinosis
1, record 3, English, acute%20hallucinosis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use of hallucinogens and prolonged use of alcohol are the two commonest causes of hallucinosis. The better known hallucinogens are LSD, DMT and mescaline. They can cause an acute hallucinosis as a result of intoxication. 2, record 3, English, - acute%20hallucinosis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hallucinose aiguë
1, record 3, French, hallucinose%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Dual Mode Transmitter
1, record 4, English, Dual%20Mode%20Transmitter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DMT 2, record 4, English, DMT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The initial phase of the contract covers design, development and flight test of a Programmable Signal Processor(PSP) and Dual Mode Transmitter(DMT). This will provide the [F-16's] APG-66 [fire control radar] with new air-to-air capability to utilize more effectively the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile(AMRAAM), as well as enhance Electronic Counter-Countermeasures(ECCM) and air-to-surface aspects of the radar. 1, record 4, English, - Dual%20Mode%20Transmitter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- émetteur double mode 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9metteur%20double%20mode
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première phase des travaux couvre la conception, le développement et les essais en vol d'un processeur de signaux programmable (...) et d'un émetteur double mode (...) 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9metteur%20double%20mode
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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