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HARMFUL SUBSTANCE [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Effects of Pollution
- Collaboration with Health Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acute effect
1, record 1, English, acute%20effect
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the context of health and environmental science, an acute effect refers to the immediate or short-term impact of exposure to a harmful agent, such as a pollutant or a toxic substance. These effects typically occur shortly after exposure and can be of varying severity, ranging from mild to severe. 2, record 1, English, - acute%20effect
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Effets de la pollution
- Collaboration avec Santé Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effet aigu
1, record 1, French, effet%20aigu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un effet aigu correspond à un effet indésirable lié à une exposition courte à des doses élevées de polluant. En général, leur apparition est immédiate et cesse quand il n'y a plus d'exposition. 2, record 1, French, - effet%20aigu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- psychoactive substance use
1, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- substance use 2, record 2, English, substance%20use
correct, see observation, noun
- psychoactive substance abuse 3, record 2, English, psychoactive%20substance%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
- substance abuse 4, record 2, English, substance%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... psychoactive substance use (i.e., nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine) impacts sleep architecture in healthy individuals, but their effects in those with OSA [obstructive sleep apnea] have not been well described. 5, record 2, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
psychoactive substance use; substance use : The word "use" has been suggested to replace the word "abuse. "In some contexts, it might be necessary to qualify it to distinguish between different types of use(for example, "harmful use, ""hazardous use, ""problematic use" or "risky use"). In this case and depending on the context, the reason for the chosen qualifiers should be explained, and the different designations clearly defined. However, some people prefer to avoid qualifying the word "use" as they see this as stigmatizing. 6, record 2, English, - psychoactive%20substance%20use
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de substances psychoactives
1, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de substances psychoactives 1, record 2, French, usage%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de substances psychoactives 1, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- utilisation de substances 2, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- usage de substances 1, record 2, French, usage%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- consommation de substances 2, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20substances
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- abus de substances psychoactives 3, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abus de substances 4, record 2, French, abus%20de%20substances
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
utilisation de substances psychoactives; usage de substances psychoactives; consommation de substances psychoactives; utilisation de substances; usage de substances; consommation de substances : Les mots «utilisation», «usage» et «consommation» ont été proposés pour remplacer le mot «abus». Dans certains contextes, il peut être nécessaire de les qualifier (par exemple «utilisation nocive», «usage à risque» ou «utilisation problématique») pour distinguer différents types d'utilisation. Dans ce cas, selon le contexte, le choix de qualificatif doit être expliqué et les désignations choisies, clairement définies. Toutefois, certaines personnes préfèrent ne pas qualifier les mots «utilisation», «usage» ou «consommation», ce qu'elles considèrent comme stigmatisant. 5, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
utilisation de substances; usage de substances; consommation de substances; abus de substances : La désignation «substance» n'a pas en français le sens de «substance psychoactive». Par contre, il est parfois indiqué de l'utiliser dans ce sens, notamment lorsqu'on fait référence à certaines classifications. 5, record 2, French, - utilisation%20de%20substances%20psychoactives
Record 2, Key term(s)
- utilisation d'une substance psycho-active
- usage d'une substance psycho-active
- consommation d'une substance psycho-active
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- uso de sustancias psicoactivas
1, record 2, Spanish, uso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- uso de sustancias 2, record 2, Spanish, uso%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
- consumo de sustancias psicoactivas 3, record 2, Spanish, consumo%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
correct, masculine noun
- consumo de sustancias 4, record 2, Spanish, consumo%20de%20sustancias
correct, masculine noun
- abuso de sustancias psicoactivas 5, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- abuso de sustancias 6, record 2, Spanish, abuso%20de%20sustancias
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El uso de sustancias psicoactivas se asocia con riesgos a la salud y con que se desarrolle un consumo problemático. El consumo problemático, en especial cuando no recibe tratamiento, aumenta el riesgo de morbilidad y mortalidad y puede llevar a alteraciones en lo personal, familiar, social, académico, trabajo y otras áreas del funcionamiento. 7, record 2, Spanish, - uso%20de%20sustancias%20psicoactivas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Students Against Destructive Decisions
1, record 3, English, Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SADD 1, record 3, English, SADD
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Students Against Driving Drunk 2, record 3, English, Students%20Against%20Driving%20Drunk
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 3, English, SADD
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 3, English, SADD
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk; SADD : Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, SADD has grown to become the nation's dominant peer-to-peer youth education and prevention organization with thousands of chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges. In 1997, in response to requests from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions.... With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, impaired driving, violence, and suicide. 1, record 3, English, - Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Students Against Destructive Decisions
1, record 3, French, Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SADD 1, record 3, French, SADD
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Students Against Driving Drunk 2, record 3, French, Students%20Against%20Driving%20Drunk
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 3, French, SADD
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 3, French, SADD
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk : L'organisme a changé de nom en 1997. 3, record 3, French, - Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-07-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water pollutant
1, record 4, English, water%20pollutant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- water contaminant 2, record 4, English, water%20contaminant
correct
- aquatic pollutant 3, record 4, English, aquatic%20pollutant
correct
- aquatic contaminant 3, record 4, English, aquatic%20contaminant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A water pollutant or contaminant is any substance that is not derived from a water molecule only, and is also considered, when present in sufficient concentration, to be harmful to the water's intended uses. 1, record 4, English, - water%20pollutant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polluant de l'eau
1, record 4, French, polluant%20de%20l%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- contaminant de l'eau 2, record 4, French, contaminant%20de%20l%27eau
correct, masculine noun
- polluant aquatique 3, record 4, French, polluant%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
- contaminant aquatique 2, record 4, French, contaminant%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'application de microorganismes immobilisés à la biorestauration de l'eau améliore le taux d'élimination des contaminants de l'eau et évite la libération des contaminants dans l'environnement durant le procédé de biodégradation. 2, record 4, French, - polluant%20de%20l%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
- Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- action level
1, record 5, English, action%20level
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- screening value 2, record 5, English, screening%20value
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The level of concentration of a harmful or toxic substance or contaminant(such as lead, asbestos, benzene, or radiation) that when exceeded is considered sufficient to warrant regulatory or remedial action. 3, record 5, English, - action%20level
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Screening values, intended to be protective of human health and/or the environment, are often defined as chemical concentrations in environmental media below which no additional regulatory attention is warranted. If chemical concentrations at a site exceed the screening values, then additional investigation or evaluation of that chemical is warranted. 4, record 5, English, - action%20level
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- seuil d'intervention
1, record 5, French, seuil%20d%27intervention
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- niveau d'intervention 2, record 5, French, niveau%20d%27intervention
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des organismes proposent des seuils d'intervention, c'est-à-dire des concentrations au-dessus duquel il est recommandé de corriger la situation. 2, record 5, French, - seuil%20d%27intervention
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Toxicología
- Higiene y Salud
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de acción
1, record 5, Spanish, nivel%20de%20acci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- nivel de intervención 2, record 5, Spanish, nivel%20de%20intervenci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- serum sickness
1, record 6, English, serum%20sickness
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of symptoms caused by a delayed immune response to certain medications or antiserum ... 2, record 6, English, - serum%20sickness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Serum sickness is a hypersensitivity reaction similar to allergy. The immune system misidentifies a protein in antiserum as a potentially harmful substance(antigen), and it develops an immune response against the antiserum. 2, record 6, English, - serum%20sickness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maladie sérique
1, record 6, French, maladie%20s%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- maladie du sérum 2, record 6, French, maladie%20du%20s%C3%A9rum
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maladie sérique est consécutive à l'injection de sérum ou, plus rarement, à la prise d'antibiotiques [...], d'anti-inflammatoires, de barbituriques ou d'hormones [...] Elle est due à la sécrétion, par le système immunitaire du malade, d'anticorps dirigés contre les substances sériques ou médicamenteuses, étrangères à l'organisme [...] 2, record 6, French, - maladie%20s%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermedad sérica
1, record 6, Spanish, enfermedad%20s%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-12-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Pregnancy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fetotoxicity
1, record 7, English, fetotoxicity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fetotoxic means the substance is harmful to the fetus. Fetotoxicity describes the ability of a substance to harm the fetus. 1, record 7, English, - fetotoxicity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Grossesse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fœtotoxicité
1, record 7, French, f%26oelig%3Btotoxicit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fœotoxique, fœtotoxicité. Un agent nuisible pour le fœtus. 1, record 7, French, - f%26oelig%3Btotoxicit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-12-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Pregnancy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fetotoxic
1, record 8, English, fetotoxic
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Characteristic of an agent that is toxic to the fetus, that is, to the conceptus after completion of organogenesis. 2, record 8, English, - fetotoxic
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fetotoxic means the substance is harmful to the fetus. Fetotoxicity describes the ability of a substance to harm the fetus. 3, record 8, English, - fetotoxic
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Grossesse
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fœtotoxique
1, record 8, French, f%26oelig%3Btotoxique
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fœtotoxique, fœtotoxicité. Un agent nuisible pour le fœtus. 1, record 8, French, - f%26oelig%3Btotoxique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- biocide
1, record 9, English, biocide
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Active substance [that] intends to destroy, deter, render harmless, prevent action of, or otherwise exert a controlling effect on, any harmful organism by chemical or biological means(e. g., pesticide, herbicide, algaecide, or fungicide). 2, record 9, English, - biocide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biocide: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 9, English, - biocide
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- biocide
1, record 9, French, biocide
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un biocide est un produit capable de tuer toute forme de vie biologique. Les bactéricides, les insecticides et les pesticides en sont des exemples. 2, record 9, French, - biocide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biocide : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 9, French, - biocide
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- biocida
1, record 9, Spanish, biocida
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compuesto químico que impide el crecimiento o mata a distintos tipos de seres vivos. 2, record 9, Spanish, - biocida
Record 10 - internal organization data 2016-06-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Clinical Psychology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nocebo
1, record 10, English, nocebo
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A harmless substance that when taken by a patient is associated with harmful effects due to negative expectations or the psychological condition of the patient. 1, record 10, English, - nocebo
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Psychologie clinique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- nocébo
1, record 10, French, noc%C3%A9bo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2014-03-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Urinary Tract
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- acute tubular necrosis
1, record 11, English, acute%20tubular%20necrosis
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ATN 1, record 11, English, ATN
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medical condition involving the death of tubular epithelial cells that form the renal tubules of the kidneys. 2, record 11, English, - acute%20tubular%20necrosis
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acute tubular necrosis(ATN) is usually caused by a lack of oxygen to the kidney tissues(ischemia of the kidneys). It may also occur if the kidney cells are damaged by a poison or harmful substance. The internal structures of the kidney, particularly the tissues of the kidney tubule, become damaged or destroyed. ATN is one of the most common structural changes that can lead to acute renal failure. 3, record 11, English, - acute%20tubular%20necrosis
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Appareil urinaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- nécrose tubulaire aiguë
1, record 11, French, n%C3%A9crose%20tubulaire%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- NTA 2, record 11, French, NTA
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme d'insuffisance rénale aiguë due à la mort des cellules tubulaires qui forment le tubule rénal transportant l'urine du glomérule à l'uretère et réabsorbant environ 99 % de l'eau filtrée par les reins (ce qui permet de concentrer fortement les sels et les déchets métaboliques). 2, record 11, French, - n%C3%A9crose%20tubulaire%20aigu%C3%AB
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2013-06-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Toxicology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- potentially harmful substance
1, record 12, English, potentially%20harmful%20substance
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that, when present in sufficient concentration or amount, may be harmful to humans or the environment. 1, record 12, English, - potentially%20harmful%20substance
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be present naturally or as a result of human activity. 1, record 12, English, - potentially%20harmful%20substance
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
potentially harmful substance : term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO). 2, record 12, English, - potentially%20harmful%20substance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Toxicologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- substance potentiellement dangereuse
1, record 12, French, substance%20potentiellement%20dangereuse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui, lorsqu'elle est présente en concentration ou en quantité suffisante, peut être dangereuse pour les êtres humains ou l'environnement. 1, record 12, French, - substance%20potentiellement%20dangereuse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut être présente soit du fait de l'activité de l'homme, soit naturellement. 1, record 12, French, - substance%20potentiellement%20dangereuse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substance potentiellement dangereuse : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 12, French, - substance%20potentiellement%20dangereuse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- adulterant
1, record 13, English, adulterant
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generally the substance used for adulteration, called the adulterant, is inferior to the original product and may sometimes even be harmful. The addition of harmless materials to improve the quality of a mixed product is an approved practice if the product is properly labeled... One of the most common food adulterants is water, which also serves to lower the value of the food. Water is often added to milk to reduce the concentrations of butterfat and milk solids to the minimum standards set by law. 2, record 13, English, - adulterant
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adulteration: ... the partial substitution of one product for another one. Some form of adulteration occurs in almost every product on the market, including foods, drugs, cosmetics, clothing fabrics, plant seed, fertilizers, chemicals, and building materials. 2, record 13, English, - adulterant
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- adultérant
1, record 13, French, adult%C3%A9rant
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance ajoutée par le vendeur, à l'insu de l'acheteur, à une matière marchande afin d'en diminuer le prix de revient et d'en augmenter frauduleusement le bénéfice. 2, record 13, French, - adult%C3%A9rant
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Agent de falsification dans les aliments. 1, record 13, French, - adult%C3%A9rant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- adulterante
1, record 13, Spanish, adulterante
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impureza introducida en los alimentos para cambiar fraudulentamente alguna de sus características. 2, record 13, Spanish, - adulterante
Record 14 - external organization data 2011-04-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Radiation Protection
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- maximum allowable dose
1, record 14, English, maximum%20allowable%20dose
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- maximum permissible dose 2, record 14, English, maximum%20permissible%20dose
correct
- MPD 3, record 14, English, MPD
proposal
- MPD 3, record 14, English, MPD
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum amount of a substance or exposure to energy that will still not cause detectable harmful effects, even in the long-term and in succeeding generations. 4, record 14, English, - maximum%20allowable%20dose
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Radioprotection
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dose maximale admissible
1, record 14, French, dose%20maximale%20admissible
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- D.M.A. 2, record 14, French, D%2EM%2EA%2E
correct, feminine noun
- DMA 3, record 14, French, DMA
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- dose maximale tolérable 4, record 14, French, dose%20maximale%20tol%C3%A9rable
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité maximale de substance ou d'énergie qui, dans l'état actuel des connaissances, ne paraît pas capable de provoquer des troubles décelables, même à long terme, chez l'individu qui l'a reçue ou dans sa descendance. 2, record 14, French, - dose%20maximale%20admissible
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La notion de dose maximale tolérable et ses limites. L'étude des effets nocifs produits par l'exposition permanente [...] aux principaux agents polluants [...] constitue une démarche essentielle de l'écotoxicologie. [...] un grand nombre d'études écotoxicologiques [...] ont conduit les experts à définir des doses maximales dites admissibles pour les principaux contaminants [...] Ces doses sont considérées comme inoffensives pour notre espèce, même en cas d'exposition ininterrompue pendant toute la vie. De même ont été établis des seuils maximaux tolérables pour le bruit (dans les lieux de travail) et pour les radiations ionisantes (pour les travailleurs de l'industrie nucléaire et pour l'ensemble de la population). 5, record 14, French, - dose%20maximale%20admissible
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dose maximale admissible de radioactivité. [La Recherche, n° 53, p. 174] 6, record 14, French, - dose%20maximale%20admissible
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Protección contra la radiación
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- dosis máxima admisible
1, record 14, Spanish, dosis%20m%C3%A1xima%20admisible
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- dosis máxima permisible 2, record 14, Spanish, dosis%20m%C3%A1xima%20permisible
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de contaminación o de un contaminante que puede recibir un organismo sin sufrir alteraciones del genotipo o del fenotipo. 3, record 14, Spanish, - dosis%20m%C3%A1xima%20admisible
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 15
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- nitrosyl perchlorate
1, record 15, English, nitrosyl%20perchlorate
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nitrosyl perchlorate. This rather unstable compound should be kept away from moisture, heat, and other organic liquids with with it will ignite or decompose. This substance has the appearance of white crystals that pull moisture from the air. It will decompose on heating and will react with water forming harmful nitrogen oxide, NOx, compounds.... Nitrosyl perchlorate can be prepared by passing a mixture of nitric oxide gas and nitrogen dioxide gas into 72% perchloric acid in an Erlenmeyer flask. 2, record 15, English, - nitrosyl%20perchlorate
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: NOClO4 3, record 15, English, - nitrosyl%20perchlorate
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 15
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- perchlorate de nitrosyle
1, record 15, French, perchlorate%20de%20nitrosyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mélange du triazoperchlorate de cobalt pentamine et du perchlorate de nitrosyle avec [l'isocyanatobenzène] provoque une explosion. 2, record 15, French, - perchlorate%20de%20nitrosyle
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : NOClO4 3, record 15, French, - perchlorate%20de%20nitrosyle
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Biochemistry
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- detoxicate
1, record 16, English, detoxicate
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To make harmless a poisonous substance, or to lessen the virulence of a harmful organism. 1, record 16, English, - detoxicate
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "detoxify." 2, record 16, English, - detoxicate
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Biochimie
- Mesures antipollution
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- détoxiquer
1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9toxiquer
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effectuer la détoxication. 1, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9toxiquer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détoxication (Biochimie) : Ensemble de processus biologiques qui aboutissent à la neutralisation ou à l'élimination par l'organisme de substances toxiques endogènes ou exogènes. 1, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9toxiquer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détoxication (Déchets) : Élimination du caractère toxique d'un déchet avant traitement ou mise en décharge. 1, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9toxiquer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi «détoxifier». 2, record 16, French, - d%C3%A9toxiquer
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Bioquímica
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- desintoxicar
1, record 16, Spanish, desintoxicar
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2009-11-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- deleterious substance
1, record 17, English, deleterious%20substance
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A substance is deleterious if it is harmful to fish, if it limits the use of fish by humans(for example contamination of fish by dioxins or shellfish by E. coli), or if by going through some process of degradation, it harms the water quality(for example, oxygen-depleting wastes). A substance is also deleterious if it exceeds a level prescribed by regulation. 1, record 17, English, - deleterious%20substance
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- substance délétère
1, record 17, French, substance%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9t%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour qu'un secteur soit ouvert à l'exploitation, il doit répondre aux normes canadiennes et américaines de contrôle de salubrité des eaux des secteurs coquilliers :a) le secteur ne doit pas être contaminé par des matières fécales ou par des substances délétères et toxiques au point que la consommation des mollusques de ce secteur s'avère dangereuse [...] 2, record 17, French, - substance%20d%C3%A9l%C3%A9t%C3%A8re
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Toxicology
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- reproductive effect
1, record 18, English, reproductive%20effect
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reproductive effects are problems in the reproductive process which may be caused by a substance. Possible reproductive effects include reduced fertility in the male or female, menstrual changes, miscarriage, embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, teratogenicity, or harmful effects to the nursing infant from chemicals in breast milk. Most chemicals can cause reproductive effects if there is an extremely high exposure. In these cases, the exposed person would experience other noticeable signs and symptoms caused by the exposure. These signs and symptoms act as a warning of toxicity. Chemicals which cause reproductive effects in the absence of other significant harmful effects are regarded as true reproductive hazards. Very few workplace chemicals are known to be true reproductive hazards. 1, record 18, English, - reproductive%20effect
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Health Hazard Data: Route of entry. Skin contact. Skin absorption. Eye contact. Effect of acute exposure. Carcinogenecity. Reproductive effects. 2, record 18, English, - reproductive%20effect
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Toxicologie
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- effet sur la reproduction
1, record 18, French, effet%20sur%20la%20reproduction
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- effet génésique 2, record 18, French, effet%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9sique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effets d'une substance sur le processus de reproduction. 3, record 18, French, - effet%20sur%20la%20reproduction
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des effets sur le comportement, après exposition en cours de gestation, étudiés dans le chapitre sur le système nerveux central, le plomb possède d'autres effets néfastes sur la reproduction. [...] Effets tératogènes. [...] Effets hypotrophiques. [...] Effets abortifs. [...] Effets sur la fécondité. [...] Effets sur la spermatogénèse. [...] Effets sur l'évolution de la grossesse. 4, record 18, French, - effet%20sur%20la%20reproduction
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génésique (adjectif) : Se dit de ce qui a trait à la génération et aux fonctions de la génération. 5, record 18, French, - effet%20sur%20la%20reproduction
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génération : Fonction par laquelle les êtres organisés se reproduisent; reproduction (vieilli). 5, record 18, French, - effet%20sur%20la%20reproduction
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Pharmacy
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- toxicity
1, record 19, English, toxicity
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quality of exerting deleterious effects on an organism or tissue. 2, record 19, English, - toxicity
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toxic means able to cause harmful health effects. Toxicity is the ability of a substance to cause harmful health effects. Descriptions of toxicity(e. g. low, moderate, severe, etc.) depend on the amount needed to cause an effect or the severity of the effect. 3, record 19, English, - toxicity
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In order to achieve therapeutic effects, however, some drugs must be given in amounts that approach the toxic range or that may even reach it for some patients. Accordingly, appropriate observations are needed to detect the approach or onset of toxicity, to reverse it, and to avoid its progression to intolerable proportions. 4, record 19, English, - toxicity
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Pharmacie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- toxicité
1, record 19, French, toxicit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La toxicité d'un produit médicamenteux quelconque est calculée selon un certain nombre de critères [elle] est définie comme la dose mortelle minimale d'une substance [...] affection due à la présence en quantité excessive dans le sang de substances toxiques. 2, record 19, French, - toxicit%C3%A9
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Peu à peu on arrive à intégrer des doses considérables bien au-dessus du seuil habituel de toxicité. 3, record 19, French, - toxicit%C3%A9
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Farmacia
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- toxicidad
1, record 19, Spanish, toxicidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facultad de una sustancia de dañar los tejidos vivientes cuando alcanza lugares susceptibles del cuerpo. 2, record 19, Spanish, - toxicidad
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Embryology
- Pregnancy
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- embryotoxic
1, record 20, English, embryotoxic
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embryotoxic means harmful to the embryo. Embryotoxicity is the ability of a substance to cause harm to the embryo. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which have teratogenicity and embryotoxicity. 2, record 20, English, - embryotoxic
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Embryologie
- Grossesse
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- embryotoxique
1, record 20, French, embryotoxique
correct, adjective
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- nocif pour l'embryon 2, record 20, French, nocif%20pour%20l%27embryon
correct
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embryotoxique, embryotoxicité. Un agent nuisible pour l'embryon. L'embryotoxicité est la capacité que possède une substance de nuire à l'embryon. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à identifier les matières tératogènes et embryotoxiques. 3, record 20, French, - embryotoxique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Embriología
- Embarazo
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- embriotóxico
1, record 20, Spanish, embriot%C3%B3xico
correct, adjective, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dañino para el embrión en el sentido más amplio 2, record 20, Spanish, - embriot%C3%B3xico
Record 21 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Embryology
- Pregnancy
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- embryotoxicity
1, record 21, English, embryotoxicity
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embryotoxic means harmful to the embryo. Embryotoxicity is the ability of a substance to cause harm to the embryo. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which have teratogenicity and embryotoxicity. 2, record 21, English, - embryotoxicity
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Embryologie
- Grossesse
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- embryotoxicité
1, record 21, French, embryotoxicit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'embryotoxicité est la capacité que possède une substance de nuire à l'embryon. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à identifier les matières tératogènes et embryotoxiques. 2, record 21, French, - embryotoxicit%C3%A9
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Embriología
- Embarazo
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- embriotoxicidad
1, record 21, Spanish, embriotoxicidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es el potencial de una sustancia para inducir efectos adversos en la progenie en desarrollo en el primer período del embarazo, entre la concepción y la etapa fetal. 1, record 21, Spanish, - embriotoxicidad
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-07-23
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- rough cleaned wheat
1, record 22, English, rough%20cleaned%20wheat
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rough cleaned wheat shall mean field wheat which has been cleaned and contains not more than 2. 0 percent inert and foreign material, not more than 5. 0 percent shrunken and broken kernels and no poisonous or deleterious substance or other material that would render wheat unwholesome or harmful to health. 2, record 22, English, - rough%20cleaned%20wheat
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- blé brut nettoyé
1, record 22, French, bl%C3%A9%20brut%20nettoy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1999-06-17
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- environmental alterant
1, record 23, English, environmental%20alterant
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- alterant 2, record 23, English, alterant
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance or factor that alters the environment. 3, record 23, English, - environmental%20alterant
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "harmful substance". 4, record 23, English, - environmental%20alterant
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- altéragène
1, record 23, French, alt%C3%A9rag%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute substance ou tout facteur qui provoque une altération de l'environnement. 2, record 23, French, - alt%C3%A9rag%C3%A8ne
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- alterador del medio ambiente
1, record 23, Spanish, alterador%20del%20medio%20ambiente
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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