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GLYCERINE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tobacco Industry
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tobacco stick
1, record 1, English, tobacco%20stick
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When using HTPs [heated tobacco products], dedicated tobacco sticks are placed on the heating blade or inside the heating chamber and, after the process of warming(temperature [under] 350 °C), the aerosol with nicotine is inhaled by the user.... Tobacco sticks used in HTPs contain processed tobacco, water, glycerine, guar gum and cellulose fibres. 2, record 1, English, - tobacco%20stick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du tabac
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bâtonnet de tabac à chauffer
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A2tonnet%20de%20tabac%20%C3%A0%20chauffer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Interior Decorations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- capillarity stabilization
1, record 2, English, capillarity%20stabilization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stabilization by capillarity 2, record 2, English, stabilization%20by%20capillarity
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capillarity stabilization is a technique that enables a plant's foliage to remain fresh for a long time after harvest. The foliage stem is soaked in a solution made up of vegetable glycerine, water, food colouring and nutrients. 3, record 2, English, - capillarity%20stabilization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- capillarity stabilisation
- stabilisation by capillarity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Décoration intérieure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation par capillarité
1, record 2, French, stabilisation%20par%20capillarit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La stabilisation par capillarité est une technique qui permet au feuillage d'une plante de rester longtemps dans un état de fraîcheur après la récolte. La tige du feuillage est mise à tremper dans quelques centimètres de solution à base de glycérine végétale, d'eau, de colorants alimentaires et de nutriments. 2, record 2, French, - stabilisation%20par%20capillarit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
- Interior Decorations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- double immersion stabilization
1, record 3, English, double%20immersion%20stabilization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Double immersion stabilization... is the most common technique for [preserving] flowers... This technique involves immersion in two steps. The first bath consists of immersing the flower for 24 hours in a pure alcohol solution... The second bath consists of alcohol, propylene glycol, glycerine and food colouring. 2, record 3, English, - double%20immersion%20stabilization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- double immersion stabilisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Floriculture
- Décoration intérieure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation par double immersion
1, record 3, French, stabilisation%20par%20double%20immersion
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 2018-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lecithin
1, record 4, English, lecithin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- phosphatidyl choline 2, record 4, English, phosphatidyl%20choline
correct
- phosphatidylcholine 3, record 4, English, phosphatidylcholine
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Generic name for phosphatide-and glycerine mixtures found in eggs, milk, soybeans, corn, etc. and currently used in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics and food. 2, record 4, English, - lecithin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lecithin is used by the biochemist as the trivial name for phosphatidylcholine ... 4, record 4, English, - lecithin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lécithine
1, record 4, French, l%C3%A9cithine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- phosphatidylcholine 2, record 4, French, phosphatidylcholine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des phosphoaminolipides contenant de la choline et se rencontrant dans de nombreux tissus animaux et végétaux (jaune d'œuf, laitance de poisson, tissu nerveux, lait, etc.). 3, record 4, French, - l%C3%A9cithine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formées par la condensation d'un diglycéride et de l'ester phosphorique de la choline, les lécithines sont employées comme agents tensioactifs dans l'industrie alimentaire, pharmaceutique et cosmétique. On les prescrit comme stimulants de la nutrition azotée et phosphorée. 3, record 4, French, - l%C3%A9cithine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lecitina
1, record 4, Spanish, lecitina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Semilíquido viscoso de color pardo claro y olor característico; insoluble en acetona; parcialmente soluble en agua; soluble en cloroformo y benceno. No tóxico. 2, record 4, Spanish, - lecitina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Renewable Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- transesterification
1, record 5, English, transesterification
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The production of biodiesel is carried out via transesterification... In this reaction, the triglyceride is reacted with an alcohol(typically methanol) in the presence of a catalyst(typically a base such as NaOH [sodium hydroxide]) to produce three fatty acid methyl esters and the side-product glycerine(or glycerol). 1, record 5, English, - transesterification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- transestérification
1, record 5, French, transest%C3%A9rification
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le biodiesel est obtenu par transestérification [...] Au cours de la réaction, le triglycéride réagit avec un alcool (habituellement du méthanol) en présence d'un catalyseur (généralement une base comme le NaOH [hydroxyde de sodium]) pour produire trois esters méthyliques d'acide gras et de la glycérine (ou du glycérol). 1, record 5, French, - transest%C3%A9rification
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Slaughterhouses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bleachable fancy tallow
1, record 6, English, bleachable%20fancy%20tallow
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- BFT 1, record 6, English, BFT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bleachable fancy tallow(BFT) is made from a mixture of inedible fat sources collected from butcher shops, grocery stores, and meat processing plants. BFT is great for increasing the energy value and palatability in animal feeds. The tallow can be further processed and segregated into individual fatty acids and glycerine which are then used to manufacture other products such as lubricants and dust suppressants. BFT has a high composition of saturated fatty acids and can have up to four per cent free fatty acids. 1, record 6, English, - bleachable%20fancy%20tallow
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Abattoirs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- suif de qualité supérieure blanchissable
1, record 6, French, suif%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20blanchissable
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les usages dépendent de la catégorie et de la qualité des graisses, comme le suif de qualité supérieure blanchissable, la graisse blanche de choix, le suif comestible, les graisses animales de catégorie fourragère, les graisses de volaille et le suif et la graisse jaune de catégorie A ou B. 1, record 6, French, - suif%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20blanchissable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GRAS: Mélange de gras animal, d'huile végétale de choix (huile de coconut) et de suif de qualité supérieure. 2, record 6, French, - suif%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20blanchissable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sawing oil
1, record 7, English, sawing%20oil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oil, glycerine or petroleum jelly that is mixed with diamond powder to create a wet diamond powder mixture. 2, record 7, English, - sawing%20oil
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- huile pour égrisée
1, record 7, French, huile%20pour%20%C3%A9gris%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- huile pour égrisé 2, record 7, French, huile%20pour%20%C3%A9gris%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance visqueuse telle que l'huile, la glycérine ou la gelée de pétrole, qui mélangée à de la poudre de diamant donne de l'égrisée. 3, record 7, French, - huile%20pour%20%C3%A9gris%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Winemaking
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- oleochemistry
1, record 8, English, oleochemistry
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is oleochemistry? "Oleo" is the Latin word for oil. The chemical products that Cognis produces for its industrial customers are derived exclusively from natural oils and fats. They include coconut, palm, kernel, soybean and rapeseed oils. Cognis uses these natural raw materials to make oleochemical base materials such as fatty acids, fatty acid methyl esters, fatty alcohols, glycerine-and other valuable substances, like vitamine E. 1, record 8, English, - oleochemistry
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie vinicole
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- oléochimie
1, record 8, French, ol%C3%A9ochimie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chimie des corps gras. 1, record 8, French, - ol%C3%A9ochimie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Amann's lactophenol 1, record 9, English, Amann%27s%20lactophenol
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Amann lactophenol 2, record 9, English, Amann%20lactophenol
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... delicate specimens can be cleared in Amman’s lactophenol or lactic acid. 3, record 9, English, - Amann%27s%20lactophenol
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Water Quality Recipes.... Amman's lactophenol.... phenol(40 g) ;lactic acid(40 ml) ;glycerine(80 ml). 4, record 9, English, - Amann%27s%20lactophenol
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lactophénol d'Amann
1, record 9, French, lactoph%C3%A9nol%20d%27Amann
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lactophénol, n.m. : Réactif utilisé pour l'examen et la conservation de spécimens mycologiques qu'il éclaircit sans les altérer (Amann). 2, record 9, French, - lactoph%C3%A9nol%20d%27Amann
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- softener
1, record 10, English, softener
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
softener : 1. A product designed to impart a soft mellowness to the fabric. Examples are glucose, glycerine, tallow, or any one of a number of quaternary ammonium compounds. 2. A substance that reduces the hardness of water by removing or sequestering the calcium and magnesium ions. 3. A substance used to reduce friction during mixing and processing when dry powders are added to polymers. 1, record 10, English, - softener
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- adoucissant
1, record 10, French, adoucissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- agent adoucissant 1, record 10, French, agent%20adoucissant
correct, masculine noun
- assouplissant 2, record 10, French, assouplissant
correct, masculine noun
- assouplisseur 2, record 10, French, assouplisseur
correct, masculine noun
- produit d'assouplissement 3, record 10, French, produit%20d%27assouplissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
adoucisseur : un composé chimique utilisé dans la finition pour donner au tissu une main soyeuse. 4, record 10, French, - adoucissant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
On ajoute à la solution de traitement de l'amidon, des mouillants non ionogènes et des adoucisseurs, afin d'améliorer la résistance des tissus à la rupture. 1, record 10, French, - adoucissant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
assouplissant : Substance qui, dans un apprêt textile, assouplit les fibres. Produit ajouté à la lessive et destiné à rendre le linge plus doux. - Syn. : assouplisseur. 4, record 10, French, - adoucissant
Record 10, Key term(s)
- adoucisseur de tissus
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-09-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Hair Styling
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- metallic dye
1, record 11, English, metallic%20dye
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- progressive dye 1, record 11, English, progressive%20dye
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Metallic or progressive dyes] are the dyes commonly used in men's hair-coloring products. They commonly contain lead acetate in a liquid solution of water and glycerine with a little sulfur. The solution is applied directly to your hair, and gradually your hair darkens over time. 1, record 11, English, - metallic%20dye
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Coiffure
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- teinture métallique
1, record 11, French, teinture%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- teinture progressive 2, record 11, French, teinture%20progressive
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] solution liquide composée d'eau, composée de glycérine et d'un peu de soufre, additionnée de sels de plombs et que l'on utilise généralement pour les colorants destinés aux hommes. On obtient, par applications quotidiennes qui se font directement sur les cheveux, un dégradé : on cesse toute application aussitôt qu'on obtient la teinte désirée. 2, record 11, French, - teinture%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Soap and Detergent Association
1, record 12, English, Soap%20and%20Detergent%20Association
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- SDA 1, record 12, English, SDA
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Association of American Soap and Glycerine Producers 1, record 12, English, Association%20of%20American%20Soap%20and%20Glycerine%20Producers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturers of soap, detergents, fatty acid, and glycerine, raw materials suppliers. Activities include consumer information, environmental and human safety Research, and government liaison. 1, record 12, English, - Soap%20and%20Detergent%20Association
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Soap and Detergent Association
1, record 12, French, Soap%20and%20Detergent%20Association
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- SDA 1, record 12, French, SDA
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Association of American Soap and Glycerine Producers 1, record 12, French, Association%20of%20American%20Soap%20and%20Glycerine%20Producers
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-12-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- glycol system 1, record 13, English, glycol%20system
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- glycol wet-pipe sprinkler system 1, record 13, English, glycol%20wet%2Dpipe%20sprinkler%20system
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Areas subjected to freezing temperature should have a dry pipe service rather than a glycol system. 1, record 13, English, - glycol%20system
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wet-pipe Sprinkler System. This type of system is generally used wherever there is no danger of the water in the pipes freezing.... Antifreeze Solutions.... The antifreeze solution generally consists of water and a water-soluble liquid, such as glycerine or certain glycols. 2, record 13, English, - glycol%20system
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système à alimentation d'eau glycolée
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20alimentation%20d%27eau%20glycol%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-09-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- soft and full 1, record 14, English, soft%20and%20full
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term applied to a well balanced wine rich in extract and glycerine. 1, record 14, English, - soft%20and%20full
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'un vin à la fois charnu et plein, corsé et moelleux, riche en alcool et en glycérine. 1, record 14, French, - gras
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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