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GALLIC ACID [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Botany
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- growth inhibitor
1, record 1, English, growth%20inhibitor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inhibitor 2, record 1, English, inhibitor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that inhibits a physiological process in plant cells. 3, record 1, English, - growth%20inhibitor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Naturally-occurring inhibitors are benzoic acid, cinnamic acid and gallic acid. Maleic hydrazide is a synthetic inhibitor. 3, record 1, English, - growth%20inhibitor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Botanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inhibiteur
1, record 1, French, inhibiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inhibiteur de croissance 2, record 1, French, inhibiteur%20de%20croissance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance responsable du ralentissement ou de l'arrêt de l'activité biologique d'une cellule végétale. 3, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Substance ou organe qui empêche la germination d'une graine, le développement d'un bourgeon ou l'exercice d'une fonction particulière de la plante. 4, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe des inhibiteurs naturels et des inhibiteurs synthétiques fabriqués industriellement. 3, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Botánica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inhibidor del crecimiento
1, record 1, Spanish, inhibidor%20del%20crecimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- inhibidor 2, record 1, Spanish, inhibidor
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sstancia que inhibe el crecimiento de un organismo vegetal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inhibidor%20del%20crecimiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tannic acid
1, record 2, English, tannic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tannin 1, record 2, English, tannin
correct
- gallotannic acid 1, record 2, English, gallotannic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural substance widely found in nutgalls, tree barks, and other plant parts. Tannins are known to be gallic acid derivatives. A solution of tannic acid will precipitate albumin. 1, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C76H52O46 2, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tannin
- digallic acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide tannique
1, record 2, French, acide%20tannique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C76H52O46 2, record 2, French, - acide%20tannique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido tánico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20t%C3%A1nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : C76H52O46 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20t%C3%A1nico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- syringic acid
1, record 3, English, syringic%20acid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a crystalline phenolic acid... obtained by decomposition esp. of syringing and prepared by acid hydrolysis of the trimethyl ether of gallic acid. 2, record 3, English, - syringic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C9H10O5 3, record 3, English, - syringic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide syringique
1, record 3, French, acide%20syringique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide hydroxy-4 diméthoxy-3,5 benzoïque 2, record 3, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D4%20dim%C3%A9thoxy%2D3%2C5%20benzo%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide diméthoxy-3,5 hydroxy-4 benzoïque 3, record 3, French, acide%20dim%C3%A9thoxy%2D3%2C5%20hydroxy%2D4%20benzo%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
syringique : Se dit d'un acide C9H10O5 ou hydroxy-4 diméthoxy-3,5 benzoïque (acide). 2, record 3, French, - acide%20syringique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C9H[incide 10]O5 4, record 3, French, - acide%20syringique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tannin
1, record 4, English, tannin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a broad group of plant-derived phenolic compounds characterized by their ability to precipitate proteins. 1, record 4, English, - tannin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tannins may be classified chemically into two main groups, hydrolyzable and condensed. Hydrolyzable tannins... yield various water-soluble products, such as gallic acid and protocatechuic acid and sugars. Gallotannin, or common tannic acid, is the best known of the hydrolyzable tannins. 2, record 4, English, - tannin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tanin
1, record 4, French, tanin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tannin 1, record 4, French, tannin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme tanin a été utilisé [...] pour désigner des substances d'origine végétale [...]. Ce sont des produits naturels [...] contenant un nombre suffisant de groupements phénoliques (ou autres) pour permettre l'établissement de liaisons transversales entre des protéines ou d'autres macromolécules (T. Swain). 2, record 4, French, - tanin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les tanins sont des substances organiques amorphes de masse molaire élevée [...]. On les classe en deux grands groupes : les tanins hydrolysables ou pyrogalliques et les tanins condensés ou pyrocatéchiques ou flavoniques, selon leur comportement et leurs produits de décomposition par la chaleur et les acides. 3, record 4, French, - tanin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- phenolic substance 1, record 5, English, phenolic%20substance
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- phenolic compound 2, record 5, English, phenolic%20compound
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vanillin, syringaldehyde and gallic acid are phenolic compounds which can be detected in spirits which have undergone a process of ageing in oak casks... These substances are to a great extent responsible for the organoleptic properties of drinks such as wine, rum, whisky and brandy, etc. 3, record 5, English, - phenolic%20substance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... some phenolic substance present in red, but not in white wine, may be responsible for the antioxidative properties of red wine supplementation for LDL [low density lipoprotein] LP [lipid peroxidation], and thus may possess antiatherogenic properties. 4, record 5, English, - phenolic%20substance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- substance phénolique
1, record 5, French, substance%20ph%C3%A9nolique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- composé phénolique 2, record 5, French, compos%C3%A9%20ph%C3%A9nolique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vin contient aussi des constituants plus spécifiques qui lui donnent sa personnalité (l'arôme), comme les composés phénoliques. On appelle composé phénolique un corps dont la molécule contient plusieurs fonctions phénols dont les acides phénols, les anthocyanes et les tanins. 2, record 5, French, - substance%20ph%C3%A9nolique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] des substances phénoliques [...] pourraient intervenir sur la croissance des végétaux en modifiant le devenir d'une phytohormone, l'AIA (Acide Indol Acétique). 3, record 5, French, - substance%20ph%C3%A9nolique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
1, record 6, English, dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dodecyl gallate 2, record 6, English, dodecyl%20gallate
former designation, avoid
- lauryl gallate 3, record 6, English, lauryl%20gallate
former designation, avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ester of gallic acid, odorless, insoluble in water, soluble in lipids, used as an antioxidant for food fats. 4, record 6, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallates are legally permitted antioxidants; 100 ppm ... in fats and vitamin oils, 80 ppm in butter-fat for manufacturing, 1,000 ppm in essential oils for flavouring. 5, record 6, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 6, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate de dodécyle
1, record 6, French, 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gallate de dodécyle 2, record 6, French, gallate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- gallate de lauryle 3, record 6, French, gallate%20de%20lauryle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester dodécylique de l'acide gallique, inodore, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans les matières grasses, dont il prévient l'oxydation. 4, record 6, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate de dodécyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 6, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- galato de laurilo
1, record 6, Spanish, galato%20de%20laurilo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gallotannin
1, record 7, English, gallotannin
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gallo-tannin 2, record 7, English, gallo%2Dtannin
correct
- gallotanin 3, record 7, English, gallotanin
obsolete
- gallo-tanin 4, record 7, English, gallo%2Dtanin
obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tannin occurring especially in extracts from gall and yielding gallic acid on hydrolysis. 5, record 7, English, - gallotannin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gallotannin
1, record 7, French, gallotannin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gallotanin 2, record 7, French, gallotanin
correct, masculine noun
- gallo-tanin 3, record 7, French, gallo%2Dtanin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tannin hydrolysable extrait des noix de galles du chêne. 4, record 7, French, - gallotannin
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tanins proanthocyanidiques issus de noix de galle. Limitent les chutes de matière colorante par polymérisation des polyphénols. Ont un rôle antioxydant et inhibent la laccase provenant de raisins atteints par le Botrytis. Facilitent la clarification et la stabilité des vins. Réduisent les problèmes d'amertume. S'utilisent en moût lors du cuvage ou plus tard. 5, record 7, French, - gallotannin
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tanin ou tannin : Substance organique d'origine végétale, précipitant l'albumine de ses solutions et rendant les peaux imputrescibles, que le tan renferme en grande quantité. Les tanins sont des esters galliques du glucose. Tanin d'écorce de chêne, de châtaignier, de saule, de sumac, de rafle de raisin. [...] Le tanin [...] de noix de galle [est utilisé] en pharmacie comme remède hémostatique, astringent et tonique. 6, record 7, French, - gallotannin
Record 7, Key term(s)
- gallo-tannin
- gallo tanin
- gallo tannin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gallate of iron
1, record 8, English, gallate%20of%20iron
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of gallic acid. 2, record 8, English, - gallate%20of%20iron
Record 8, Key term(s)
- iron gallate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gallate de fer
1, record 8, French, gallate%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l'acide gallique. 2, record 8, French, - gallate%20de%20fer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gallate
1, record 9, English, gallate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of gallic acid. 2, record 9, English, - gallate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gallates [are] found in many plants ... Propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallates are legally permitted antioxidants. 3, record 9, English, - gallate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The antioxidant formulations most commonly used in edible products contain various combinations of BHA, BHT, and/or propyl gallate together with citric acid in a suitable solvent. The higher gallates, such as dodecyl gallate, while approved for food use in several foreign countries, are not widely used. 4, record 9, English, - gallate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gallate
1, record 9, French, gallate
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l'acide gallique, naturellement présent dans certaines plantes, employé comme antioxydant des graisses alimentaires. 2, record 9, French, - gallate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gallates sont utilisés parfois comme antioxydants des graisses, dans le beurre, dans le yoghourt et dans différentes graisses. 3, record 9, French, - gallate
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- calotype
1, record 10, English, calotype
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- talbotype 2, record 10, English, talbotype
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Process for making paper negatives in the camera using paper coated with silver iodide, treated with a solution of silver nitrate, acetic and gallic acid shortly before exposure and developed in the same solution. The paper negative was rendered translucent by waxing before contact printing on to similar matter. 2, record 10, English, - calotype
Record 10, Key term(s)
- calotype process
- calotype system
- talbotype process
- talbotype system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- calotypie
1, record 10, French, calotypie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé mis au point par Fox Talbot permettant l'obtention directe de négatifs sur papier, utilisés pour la réalisation de tirages positifs. 2, record 10, French, - calotypie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-02-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- calotypist 1, record 11, English, calotypist
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calotype : process for making paper negatives in the camera using paper coated with silver iodide, treated with a solution of silver nitrate, acetic acid and gallic acid shortly before exposure and developed in the same solution. The paper negative was rendered translucent by waxing before contact printing on to similar matter. 2, record 11, English, - calotypist
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- calotypiste 1, record 11, French, calotypiste
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calotypie: négatif sur papier à l'iodure d'argent imprégné de nitrate d'argent et d'acide gallique avec développement à l'acide gallique et tirage du positif par les mêmes voies. 2, record 11, French, - calotypiste
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iste: suffixe qui sert à former des noms (...) désignant (...) des personnes exerçant certains métiers (...) 3, record 11, French, - calotypiste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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