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MATERIAL HARM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Agriculture - General
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sustainable farmer
1, record 1, English, sustainable%20farmer
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- responsible farmer 2, record 1, English, responsible%20farmer
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many inputs and practices used by conventional farmers are... used in sustainable agriculture. Sustainable farmers, however, maximize reliance on natural, renewable, and on-farm inputs. Equally important are the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a particular strategy. Converting to sustainable practices does not mean simple input substitution. Frequently, it substitutes enhanced management and scientific knowledge for conventional inputs, especially chemical inputs that harm the environment on farms and in rural communities. The goal is to develop efficient, biological systems which do not need high levels of material inputs. 3, record 1, English, - sustainable%20farmer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agriculteur écoresponsable
1, record 1, French, agriculteur%20%C3%A9coresponsable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agricultrice écoresponsable 1, record 1, French, agricultrice%20%C3%A9coresponsable
correct, feminine noun
- agriculteur responsable 2, record 1, French, agriculteur%20responsable
correct, masculine noun
- agricultrice responsable 1, record 1, French, agricultrice%20responsable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agriculteur qui a recours à des pratiques contribuant à rendre durable l'agriculture. 3, record 1, French, - agriculteur%20%C3%A9coresponsable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Effects of Pollution
- Environmental Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- environmentally hazardous
1, record 2, English, environmentally%20hazardous
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of a substance, material, activity, or condition that poses a significant risk of causing harm to the natural environment, ecosystems, or public health. 2, record 2, English, - environmentally%20hazardous
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Effets de la pollution
- Gestion environnementale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dangereux pour l'environnement
1, record 2, French, dangereux%20pour%20l%27environnement
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Efectos de la polución
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- peligroso para el medio ambiente
1, record 2, Spanish, peligroso%20para%20el%20medio%20ambiente
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- riesgoso para el medio ambiente 1, record 2, Spanish, riesgoso%20para%20el%20medio%20ambiente
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- elder abuse
1, record 3, English, elder%20abuse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- abuse of older people 2, record 3, English, abuse%20of%20older%20people
correct
- senior abuse 3, record 3, English, senior%20abuse
correct
- maltreatment of older people 4, record 3, English, maltreatment%20of%20older%20people
correct, less frequent
- mistreatment of older adults 5, record 3, English, mistreatment%20of%20older%20adults
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This type of violence constitutes a violation of human rights and includes physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse; financial and material abuse; abandonment; neglect; and serious loss of dignity and respect. 6, record 3, English, - elder%20abuse
Record 3, Key term(s)
- older people abuse
- older-people abuse
- older people maltreatment
- older-people maltreatment
- older adults mistreatment
- older-adults mistreatment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maltraitance des personnes âgées
1, record 3, French, maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maltraitance envers les aînés 2, record 3, French, maltraitance%20envers%20les%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- maltraitance envers les personnes âgées 3, record 3, French, maltraitance%20envers%20les%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- mauvais traitement envers les aînés 4, record 3, French, mauvais%20traitement%20envers%20les%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maltraitance envers les personnes aînées 5, record 3, French, maltraitance%20envers%20les%20personnes%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9es
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- abus envers les aînés 6, record 3, French, abus%20envers%20les%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] acte unique ou répété, ou l'absence d'intervention appropriée, dans le cadre d'une relation censée être une relation de confiance, qui entraîne des blessures ou une détresse morale pour la personne âgée qui en est victime. 7, record 3, French, - maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de violence constitue une violation des droits humains et englobe les violences physiques, sexuelles, psychologiques ou morales; les abus matériels et financiers; l'abandon; le défaut de soins; et l'atteinte grave à la dignité ainsi que le manque de respect. 7, record 3, French, - maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mauvais traitement envers les aînés : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel pour désigner des actes concrets. 8, record 3, French, - maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
maltraitance envers les personnes aînées : Utilisé comme adjectif, le mot «aîné» a plutôt le sens de : «Qui est le premier né dans une famille». Il serait préférable de l'éviter. 9, record 3, French, - maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
abus envers les aînés : [Le] mot «abus» constitue un anglicisme, soit un emprunt à l'expression «elder abuse». 10, record 3, French, - maltraitance%20des%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 3, Key term(s)
- mauvais traitements envers les aînés
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-02-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unexploded explosive ordnance
1, record 4, English, unexploded%20explosive%20ordnance
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- UXO 2, record 4, English, UXO
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- dud 3, record 4, English, dud
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Explosive ordnance that has been primed, fuzed, armed or otherwise prepared for action, and that has been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to cause harm to operations, installations, personnel or material and remains unexploded either by malfunction or manufacturing defect or for any other cause. 4, record 4, English, - unexploded%20explosive%20ordnance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The term "unexploded explosive ordnance"] refers to unexploded munitions collectively. 4, record 4, English, - unexploded%20explosive%20ordnance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unexploded explosive ordnance; UXO, dud: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 4, English, - unexploded%20explosive%20ordnance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
unexploded explosive ordnance; UXO: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 4, English, - unexploded%20explosive%20ordnance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- munition explosive non explosée
1, record 4, French, munition%20explosive%20non%20explos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- UXO 2, record 4, French, UXO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dispositif explosif non explosé 3, record 4, French, dispositif%20explosif%20non%20explos%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- UXO 4, record 4, French, UXO
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- UXO 4, record 4, French, UXO
- raté 3, record 4, French, rat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dispositifs explosifs non explosés : Dispositifs explosifs qui ont été amorcés, munis d'un détonateur, armés ou préparés par un autre procédé pour être mis en œuvre, et qui ont été tirés, largués, lancés, projetés ou mis en place de manière à causer des dommages aux opérations, aux installations, au personnel ou au matériel, et demeurent non explosés, soit à cause d'un mauvais fonctionnement ou d'un vice de fabrication, ou pour toute autre raison. 3, record 4, French, - munition%20explosive%20non%20explos%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
munition explosive non explosée; UXO : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 4, French, - munition%20explosive%20non%20explos%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif explosif non explosé; UXO : La désignation au pluriel (dispositifs explosifs non explosés), l'abréviation et la définition au pluriel sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 4, French, - munition%20explosive%20non%20explos%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
munition explosive non explosée : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 4, French, - munition%20explosive%20non%20explos%C3%A9e
Record 4, Key term(s)
- dispositifs explosifs non explosés
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- material explosivo no explosionado
1, record 4, Spanish, material%20explosivo%20no%20explosionado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material explosivo que tiene colocado el cebador, la espoleta, armado y preparado de cualquier otra forma para la acción y que se ha lanzado, disparado o colocado de tal forma que constituye un peligro para las operaciones, instalaciones, personal o material y permanece sin explosionar ya sea por funcionamiento defectuoso, por diseño u otra causa cualquiera. 1, record 4, Spanish, - material%20explosivo%20no%20explosionado
Record 5 - external organization data 2022-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- near miss
1, record 5, English, near%20miss
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An undesired event or willful act that could, but does not result in a physical harm or occupational illness to a person, or damage to material, works, or buildings. 1, record 5, English, - near%20miss
Record 5, Key term(s)
- near-miss
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- quasi-accident
1, record 5, French, quasi%2Daccident
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement fâcheux ou acte délibéré qui aurait pu, sans que cette possibilité ne se concrétise, causer des préjudices corporels, provoquer une maladie professionnelle ou occasionner des dommages au matériel, aux installations ou aux immeubles. 1, record 5, French, - quasi%2Daccident
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2022-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- incident
1, record 6, English, incident
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An undesired event or willful act that results in physical/psychological harm or occupational illness to a person or damage to material, works, or buildings. 1, record 6, English, - incident
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- incident
1, record 6, French, incident
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement fâcheux ou acte délibéré qui cause des blessures, provoque une maladie professionnelle ou occasionne des dommages au matériel, aux installations ou aux immeubles. 1, record 6, French, - incident
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-12-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- CBRNE Operations
- Military Logistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hazardous material
1, record 7, English, hazardous%20material
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HAZMAT 1, record 7, English, HAZMAT
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any material or substance that, if handled improperly, could cause harm to human health, the environment or property, including any material or substance that, under Canadian law or the law of a foreign state, is controlled as being, or is considered to be, deleterious, noxious, radioactive, toxic or otherwise dangerous. 2, record 7, English, - hazardous%20material
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some examples of hazardous material are poisons, corrosive agents, flammable substances, ammunition and explosives. 2, record 7, English, - hazardous%20material
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hazardous material ; HAZMAT: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 7, English, - hazardous%20material
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Logistique militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matière dangereuse
1, record 7, French, mati%C3%A8re%20dangereuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- HAZMAT 1, record 7, French, HAZMAT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière ou substance qui, en cas de manipulation inadéquate, peut porter atteinte à la santé humaine, à l'environnement ou à la propriété; s'entend en outre de toute matière ou substance qui, en application du droit canadien ou du droit étranger, est contrôlée ou considérée en tant que substance délétère, nocive, radioactive, toxique ou autrement dangereuse. 2, record 7, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20dangereuse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les poisons, agents corrosifs, substances inflammables, munitions et explosifs sont des exemples de matières dangereuses. 2, record 7, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20dangereuse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matière dangereuse ; HAZMAT : Le terme au pluriel (matières dangereuses), l'abréviation et la définition ont été uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 7, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20dangereuse
Record 7, Key term(s)
- matières dangereuses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- agent
1, record 8, English, agent
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toxic, hazardous or infectious material that is used to cause harm or damage. 1, record 8, English, - agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent: Agents include chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials. 1, record 8, English, - agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agent: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 8, English, - agent
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- agent
1, record 8, French, agent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance toxique, dangereuse ou infectieuse qui est utilisée pour causer des blessures ou des préjudices. 1, record 8, French, - agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent : Les agents comprennent les matières chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires. 1, record 8, French, - agent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agent : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 8, French, - agent
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente 1, record 8, Spanish, agente
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- freedom of thought
1, record 9, English, freedom%20of%20thought
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The enhancement in the case of hate literature occurs in part because private material may do less harm than public, and in part because the freedoms of conscience, thought and belief are particularly engaged in the private setting... 2, record 9, English, - freedom%20of%20thought
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- liberté de pensée
1, record 9, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20pens%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un tel cas, ce renforcement résulte en partie de la possibilité que le matériel privé soit moins préjudiciable que le matériel rendu public et en partie de l'intervention particulière des libertés de conscience, de pensée et de croyance dans un contexte privé [...] 2, record 9, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20pens%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- freedom of belief
1, record 10, English, freedom%20of%20belief
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The enhancement in the case of hate literature occurs in part because private material may do less harm than public, and in part because the freedoms of conscience, thought and belief are particularly engaged in the private setting... 2, record 10, English, - freedom%20of%20belief
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- liberté de croyance
1, record 10, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20croyance
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un tel cas, ce renforcement résulte en partie de la possibilité que le matériel privé soit moins préjudiciable que le matériel rendu public et en partie de l'intervention particulière des libertés de conscience, de pensée et de croyance dans un contexte privé [...] 2, record 10, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20croyance
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2002-03-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- material harm
1, record 11, English, material%20harm
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No proceeding is invalid, in whole or part, by reason only of a defect in form or failure to follow a procedure that is set out in these Rules, where the defect or failure does not result in any material harm to a relevant interest. [Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Rules of Procedure] 1, record 11, English, - material%20harm
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- préjudice matériel
1, record 11, French, pr%C3%A9judice%20mat%C3%A9riel
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aucune procédure ne peut être invalidée, en tout ou en partie, uniquement en raison d'un vice de forme ou du défaut de remplir une formalité prévue par les présentes règles, à moins que le vice ou le défaut ne cause un préjudice matériel à un intérêt pertinent. [Règles de procédures de la Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire] 1, record 11, French, - pr%C3%A9judice%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Radiation Protection
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- gamma-emitting material
1, record 12, English, gamma%2Demitting%20material
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... for alpha-emitting material to have an effect on higher animals, it must be ingested(swallowed, inhaled or deliberately injected). Beta-emitting material must be ingested or come in direct contact with the surface of the body. Only gamma-emitting material can cause harm from a distance.... 1, record 12, English, - gamma%2Demitting%20material
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
- Radioprotection
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- matière émettrice de rayons gamma
1, record 12, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9mettrice%20de%20rayons%20gamma
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- matière émetteuse de rayons gamma 2, record 12, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9metteuse%20de%20rayons%20gamma
avoid, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «émetteur gamma». 1, record 12, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9mettrice%20de%20rayons%20gamma
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Chemistry
- Radiation Protection
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- alpha-emitting substance
1, record 13, English, alpha%2Demitting%20substance
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- alpha-emitting material 1, record 13, English, alpha%2Demitting%20material
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alpha particles are positively charged, comparatively heavy particles made up of two protons and two neutrons. Because of their size, alpha particles have little penetrating power and can be stopped by a sheet of paper or a layer or two of skin. However, if an alpha-emitting substance is inhaled or swallowed, it can do more damage than other radiation because of the mass and charge of the alpha particles. 1, record 13, English, - alpha%2Demitting%20substance
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... for alpha-emitting material to have an effect on higher animals, it must be ingested(swallowed, inhaled or deliberately injected). Beta-emitting material must be ingested or come in direct contact with the surface of the body. Only gamma-emitting material can cause harm from a distance.... 1, record 13, English, - alpha%2Demitting%20substance
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Chimie
- Radioprotection
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- substance émettant des particules alpha
1, record 13, French, substance%20%C3%A9mettant%20des%20particules%20alpha
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- matière émetteuse de particules alpha 1, record 13, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9metteuse%20de%20particules%20alpha
avoid, feminine noun
- matière émettrice de particules alpha 2, record 13, French, mati%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9mettrice%20de%20particules%20alpha
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «émetteur (de particules) alpha». 2, record 13, French, - substance%20%C3%A9mettant%20des%20particules%20alpha
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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