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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2018-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Maleic resins. These resins are made by reacting maleic acid or anhydride with a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerin in the presence of rosin or ester gum. They have very fast solvent release, good compatibility with nitrocellulose, and good sanding properties.... Maleic resins also have a fast dry and good color retention so that they can be used in quick-drying white coatings.

OBS

maleic resin: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

résine maléique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
  • Cooking and Gastronomy
CONT

Fauxmage is becoming the commonly-used generic term for artisanal cheese made without dairy.

OBS

Depending on the brand and recipe that's used, vegan cheese can be made from soy protein(used in shiny, slick, rubbery varieties), solidified vegetable oil(like coconut, palm, or safflower) nutritional yeast, thickening agar flakes, nuts(including cashews, macadamias, and almonds), tapioca flour, natural enzymes, vegetable glycerin, assorted bacterial cultures, arrowroot, and even pea protein.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
  • Cuisine et gastronomie
DEF

[Substitut] de fromage sans produits laitiers [qui] est fabriqué à partir d'ingrédients comme des noix et du lait de coco.

OBS

La recette du faux-mage est relativement simple, cet aliment peut être composé de laits végétaux (soja, amande, coco, etc.), d'oléagineux : noix, noisette ou amande par exemple, de sésame, de tofu, d'huile d'olive ou de coco, d'oignons, d'ail, de champignons, de farine et d'épices en tous genres.

Spanish

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Record 3 2014-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tobacco Industry
CONT

Through battery power, an atomizer heats the e-liquid, turning it into vapor that contains the flavor and nicotine which gives users the same sensations as smoking a real cigarette.... Most e-liquids are comprised of 3 main ingredients : propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, concentrated flavor, liquid nicotine concentrate.

Key term(s)
  • eliquid
  • ejuice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du tabac
DEF

[Liquide qui] contient principalement du propylène-glycol ou du glycérol, des arômes et/ou de la nicotine.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Air Pollution
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
CONT

Glycerin : TLV(Threshold Limit Value) : 30 mppcf(mist).

OBS

mppcf: millions of particles per cubic foot of air. Based on impinger samples counted by light-field techniques. Usually expressed in mg/m³.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
OBS

mppcf : Millions de particules par pied cube d'air. Mesuré à partir d'échantillons d'impacteurs comptés par la méthode du champ lumineux. Exprimé habituellement en mg/m³.

OBS

mpppc : Abréviation obtenue auprès de la CSST (Commission de santé et de sécurité au travail).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
  • Contaminación del aire
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
OBS

mpppc (mppcf) : Millones de partículas por pie cúbico de aire. Basado en muestras de impacto contadas por técnicas de campos luminosos (OSHA).

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Record 5 2012-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C3H5NaO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Colorless or yellowish syrupy liquid, very hygroscopic. Soluble in water. M. p. 17°C; decomposes [at] 140°C. Combustible... Uses : Medicine; hygroscopic agent; glycerin substitute; plasticizer; corrosion inhibitor in alcohol antifreeze.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H5NaO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H5NaO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel sodique de l'acide lactique employé comme adjuvant des antioxydants en fromagerie et en confiserie.

OBS

Le lactate de sodium est aussi utilisé en médecine pour le traitement de certaines formes d'acidose et des états hémolytiques aigus.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H5NaO3

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
KOH
formula
1310-58-3
CAS number
DEF

White deliquescent pieces, lumps, sticks, pellets, or flakes... Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerin; slightly soluble in ether.

OBS

It is used in the preparation of cocoa and food colorings, as well as in the processing of some fruits and vegetables.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KOH
formula
1310-58-3
CAS number
DEF

Sel potassique déliquescent, soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, se présentant sous forme de flocons, de plaquettes, etc. Caustique. On l'utilise dans la préparation des colorants alimentaires et du cacao, dans le traitement de certains fruits et légumes.

OBS

D'après le Petit Robert (PEROB, 1985, page 1494), «potasse» désigne à la fois l'hydroxyde de potassium et le carbonate de potassium impur.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
CONT

"Amertume"("bitterness"). The wine throws a deposit and becomes bitter and very acid. It is caused by bacteria attacking glycerin and chemically shows a decrease in glycerin and an increase in total and volatile acidity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
CONT

La maladie de l'amertume altère, parfois, les vins en bouteilles, plus particulièrement les vins rouges de Bourgogne. Leur saveur est d'abord fade; par la suite, elle devient franchement amère. À ce stade, une partie importante de la matière colorante est insolubilisée.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

A compression dressing for varicose veins or ulcers consisting of a paste made of zinc oxide, gelatin, glycerin, and water that is applied to the lower leg, covered with a bandage, and then applied to the outside of the bandage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil digestif
CONT

Bottes d'Unna. Pansement en forme de botte utilisé comme moyen de protection et de soutien dans le traitement des ulcères variqueux.

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Cosmetology
OBS

Used in soothing skin lotions. Prepared by heating glycerin... and alcohol. Yellowish, very viscous liquid, with a slight sulfur odor. Used to promote wound healing. No known toxicity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Cosmétologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Productos de belleza
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Record 10 2003-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Mass Transit
OBS

Biodiesel is made from vegetable oil. The same [type of oil] french fries are cooked in. It can also be made from animal fat oils like bacon grease, peanut oil or grape seed oil, just to name a few. There are no modifications needed to make a diesel engine run on biodiesel fuel ...

OBS

Azman, who is a junior in civil and environmental engineering, designed and built a processor to convert vegetable oil into fuel-grade biodiesel as a project for a class in sustainable engineering design last fall. The processor removes the glycerin from vegetable oil, thereby decreasing its viscosity through a chemical process called transesterification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Transports en commun
CONT

L'infrastructure de transport en commun est trop bien développée pour être obligé d'avoir recours à son automobile en ville. De plus en plus d'autobus fonctionnent au Biodiésel. La STM [Société des transports de Montréal] a d'ailleurs mis sur pied un projet pilote en vue d'équiper sa flotte d'autobus au biodiésel.

OBS

biodiésel : [...] un produit de gras animal recyclé ou encore d'huile végétale, comme celle utilisée pour la cuisson [...]

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
CONT

The glycerol esters of fatty acids, the glycerides, occur naturally in all living matter, generally as triglycerides in fats and oils, but also as mono- and diglycerides in partially hydrolyzed fats with growing use in so called "convenience foods."

CONT

Of [glycerin's] chemical derivatives, the esters of glycerin are the most important.... These esters are used as emulsifiers in foods and preparation of baked goods and for modification of alkyd resins.

OBS

The name glycerol is preferred for the pure chemical, but the commercial product is usually [erroneously] called glycerin.

Key term(s)
  • ester of glycerine
  • glycerin ester
  • glycerine ester

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
CONT

Les esters du glycérol avec les acides gras supérieurs constituent les graisses animales et végétales, [que l'on utilise] pour la reconstitution des triglycérides dans les huiles et les graisses acides. Les mono- et les diesters du glycérol, avec des acides gras supérieurs, sont synthétisés industriellement [...] et sont utilisés comme émulsionnants dans l'industrie alimentaire ainsi que pour la production des résines alkydiques modifiées.

Spanish

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Record 12 2002-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemical Engineering
OBS

Glycero-coca's : contains 0. 5% sodium chloride, 0. 275% sodium bicarbonate and 50% glycerin per volume as preservative. It is an extracting fluid.

CONT

Mite extracts in 50% Glycero-Coca’s solution ...

CONT

[Among the] methods of describing allergenic product concentration [is the] Weight by volume (W/V) [method, which] describes the weight of allergenic source material added to a given volume of extracting fluid. A 1:10 W/V extract, e.g., indicates that the solution contains the extractable material from one gram of raw material added to each 10 mL Glycero-Coca’s or 10 mL Coca’s extracting fluid. The amount and composition of extracted materials will vary with the type of antigen, the extracting fluid, duration of extraction, pH, temperature, and other variables. Pollens are typically extracted at a 1:20 W/V ratio in Glycero-Coca’s while Coca’s extracts are 1:10 W/V. Epidermal, environmental, regular molds and insect products are typically extracted at 1:10 W/V.

OBS

glycero-coca’s: commercial designation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Génie chimique
OBS

Désignation commerciale; solution à base de glycérol et d'extraits de coca.

Spanish

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Record 13 2001-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Concrete Construction
CONT

Replicas on this building, as well as fiberglass replacements of 60 concrete lanterns on the California Building (Museum of Man), put up during a renovation in 1975 [...], were frayed and discolored and were so slick that they did not adhere to walls. Donaldson insisted on using Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Concrete (GFRC) because it rendered details with greater precision, lasted indefinitely, has the look and feel of stone that the original staff plaster was trying to emulate, can be integrally colored, won’t warp of deform, is easily patched and sealed, is fire-resistant, and when knocked on doesn’t sound like an object made of fiberglass.

OBS

staff : A stiff plastic material composed of plaster of Paris mixed water and a little glycerin and dextrin;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Mélange de plâtre et de filasse destiné à la réalisation de plaques planes ou d'éléments décoratifs (moulures, corniches, rosaces...) utilisés dans le bâtiment.

OBS

Par extension, ce terme désigne les plâtres armés de fibres végétales ou textiles, toiles, ou treillis métalliques.

OBS

staff : Ouvrage moulé en plâtre très fin additionné de glycérine et armé de filasse, d'étoupe ou de fibre de verre. On en fait surtout des plaques planes légères pour faux-plafonds et divers éléments d'ornement intérieur, corniches, moulures, rosaces [...]

Spanish

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Record 14 2000-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

Softening : Making fabrics softer and sometimes also increasing absorbency involves the addition of such agents as dextrin, glycerin, sulfonated oils, sulfated tallow, and sulfated alcohols.

CONT

Denim clothing undoubtedly improves with age the gradual softening of the woven fabric and characteristic fading at wear points is due to the indigo-dyeing process ... .

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Traitement destiné à améliorer le toucher des articles textiles en leur conférant de la souplesse, ou à faciliter certaines opérations de transformation textile.

CONT

L'adoucissage assure un meilleur glissement des fibres et facilite le travail sur les machines, par exemple la filature des fibres teintes en bourre ou en ruban de corde, le grattage des pièces, la couture des articles en confection.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A material extensively used in dentistry for impressions. A typical formula for compound is as follows : Shellac 45%, Talc 30%, Glycerin 2. 5%. Wax, tallow, palm oil and colouring matter make up the remainder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Matériaux très utilisés pour la réalisation d'empreintes, en dentisterie. Un composé type pourrait être : résine 45%, talc 3%, glycérine 2.5%, le reste étant formé de cire, de suif, de colorant et d'huile de palme.

Spanish

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Record 16 1989-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
DEF

A dynamite designed to work under freezing conditions; part of the nitroglycerin of the straight dynamite is replaced by nitrated sugar, nitrotoluene, nitrated polymerized glycerin, or ethylene glycol dinitrate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
CONT

Dans les dynamites antigels, le quart ou le tiers de la nitroglycérine est remplacé par un poids égal de nitroglycol. La fabrication des dynamites consiste, après la préparation de la nitroglycérine, en opérations de mélange des constituants, au moyen d'appareils variés, tels que le malaxeur Werner ou des meules légères en bois.

Spanish

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Record 17 1986-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cosmetology
  • Personal Esthetics
DEF

transparent toilet soap having glycerin as an ingredient.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cosmétologie
  • Esthétique et soins corporels

Spanish

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Record 18 1981-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
OBS

The value alcohol/glycerin which may give an indication of whether a table wine has been diluted or fortified.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
OBS

Rapport dont la valeur permet, pour un vin de table, d'estimer s'il a été viné.

Spanish

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