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METHANE DECOMPOSITION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas
1, record 1, English, landfill%20gas
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LFG 2, record 1, English, LFG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas(LFG) is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in landfills. LFG is composed of roughly 50 percent methane(the primary component of natural gas), 50 percent carbon dioxide(CO2) and a small amount of non-methane organic compounds. 2, record 1, English, - landfill%20gas
Record 1, Key term(s)
- land fill gas
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaz d'enfouissement
1, record 1, French, gaz%20d%27enfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gaz de rebuts 2, record 1, French, gaz%20de%20rebuts
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Émanation qui se dégage dans l'atmosphère à la suite de l'enfouissement de certains rebuts. 3, record 1, French, - gaz%20d%27enfouissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas de vertedero
1, record 1, Spanish, gas%20de%20vertedero
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digestive process
1, record 2, English, digestive%20process
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Methane] is produced naturally during the decomposition of plant or organic matter in the absence of oxygen, as well as released from wetlands(including rice paddies), and through the digestive processes of certain insects and animals such as termites, sheep and cattle. 1, record 2, English, - digestive%20process
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
digestive process: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 2, record 2, English, - digestive%20process
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- processus digestif
1, record 2, French, processus%20digestif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le [méthane] est produit à l’état naturel durant la décomposition des végétaux et de la matière organique en l’absence d’oxygène, et il est libéré par les terres humides (incluant les rizières) ainsi que par le processus digestif de certains insectes et animaux comme les termites, les moutons et les bovins. 1, record 2, French, - processus%20digestif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
processus digestif : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 2, record 2, French, - processus%20digestif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- proceso digestivo
1, record 2, Spanish, proceso%20digestivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los diferentes segmentos del tubo intestinal están especializados en determinadas fases del proceso digestivo, característica reforzada por la presencia de determinadas diferenciaciones en las tendencias alimentarias de los distintos grupos. Piénsese por ejemplo en las formaciones musculares del estómago triturador de las aves, en el largo intestino de los herbívoros debido al lento proceso digestivo de los alimentos vegetales, o en la abundancia de glándulas digestivas en los animales de alimentación compleja. 1, record 2, Spanish, - proceso%20digestivo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gas pit
1, record 3, English, gas%20pit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small circular pit found in mud produced by escaping gas bubbles(as of methane generated during the decomposition of organic matter from the surface of a mud bar. 1, record 3, English, - gas%20pit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cratère d'échappement de gaz
1, record 3, French, crat%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20de%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite dépression circulaire formée dans la boue par l'échappement de gaz. 2, record 3, French, - crat%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20de%20gaz
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manuels font état de formes exceptionnelles mais très spectaculaires de la surface de couches. Ce sont les [...] «cratères d'échappement de gaz» [...] 1, record 3, French, - crat%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20de%20gaz
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- enteric fermentation
1, record 4, English, enteric%20fermentation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digestive process by which carbohydrates are broken down by microorganisms into simple molecules for absorption into the bloodstream of an animal. 2, record 4, English, - enteric%20fermentation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most livestock-related methane emissions are produced by "enteric fermentation" of food by bacteria and other microbes in the animals’ digestive tracts; another source is the decomposition of animal manure. 3, record 4, English, - enteric%20fermentation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fermentation entérique
1, record 4, French, fermentation%20ent%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plus grande partie des émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail sont produites par «fermentation entérique» des aliments du fait de bactéries et autres microbes présents dans l'appareil digestif des animaux, et aussi par la décomposition des déjections animales. 2, record 4, French, - fermentation%20ent%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación entérica
1, record 4, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ent%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- fermentación ruminal 1, record 4, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ruminal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
- Animal Husbandry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- livestock-related methane emissions
1, record 5, English, livestock%2Drelated%20methane%20emissions
plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Domesticated animals emit methane. The second-most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, methane, is produced by cattle, dairy cows, buffalo, goats, sheep, camels, pigs, and horses. Most livestock-related methane emissions are produced by "enteric fermentation" of food by bacteria and other microbes in the animals’ digestive tracts; another source is the decomposition of animal manure. Livestock account for 30% of the methane emissions from human activities. 1, record 5, English, - livestock%2Drelated%20methane%20emissions
Record 5, Key term(s)
- livestock related methane emissions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
- Élevage des animaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9missions%20de%20m%C3%A9thane%20attribuables%20au%20b%C3%A9tail
feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les animaux domestiques émettent du méthane. Après le dioxyde de carbone, le deuxième gaz à effet de serre en importance est le méthane qui est rejeté par le bétail, vaches laitières, buffles, chèvres, moutons, chameaux, cochons et chevaux. La plus grande partie des émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail sont produites par «fermentation entérique» des aliments du fait de bactéries et autres microbes présents dans l'appareil digestif des animaux; et aussi par la décomposition des déjections animales. Le bétail représente 30% des émissions anthropiques de méthane. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9missions%20de%20m%C3%A9thane%20attribuables%20au%20b%C3%A9tail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- firedamp
1, record 6, English, firedamp
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- wildfire 2, record 6, English, wildfire
correct, see observation, Great Britain, archaic
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combustible gas that is formed in mines by decomposition of coal or other carbonaceous matter, and that consists chiefly of methane... 2, record 6, English, - firedamp
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gas is contained in the coal and often given off in large quantities, and explodes upon ignition when mixed with atmospheric air. 2, record 6, English, - firedamp
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wildfire: England. An old term used by colliers for firedamp. 2, record 6, English, - firedamp
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- grisou
1, record 6, French, grisou
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaz inflammable constitué généralement de méthane presque pur, qui se dégage, à température et pression ordinaires dans les mines de charbon. 1, record 6, French, - grisou
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación de lignito, grafito y carbón
- Explotación minera (peligros y seguridad)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- grisú
1, record 6, Spanish, gris%C3%BA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gas natural, consistente en metano casi puro, que se desprende de los yacimientos de carbón mineral, de esquistos bituminosos, de potasa, calizas bituminosas, etc. 2, record 6, Spanish, - gris%C3%BA
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El grisú es un gas más ligero que el aire y, mezclado con éste en proporción superior a 6%, constituye una mezcla explosiva. 2, record 6, Spanish, - gris%C3%BA
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- methane fermentation
1, record 7, English, methane%20fermentation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- methanogenic fermentation 2, record 7, English, methanogenic%20fermentation
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reaction sequence that produces methane during the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. In the first phase, acid-forming bacteria produce acetic acid; in the second, methane bacteria use this acid and carbon dioxide to produce methane. Fermentation resulting in conversion of organic matter into methane gas. 3, record 7, English, - methane%20fermentation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fermentation méthanique
1, record 7, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fermentation méthanogène 2, record 7, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanog%C3%A8ne
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition de matières organiques provoquée par des bactéries anaérobies ayant pour résultat la production de méthane et de gaz carbonique. 3, record 7, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous l'influence de l'anglais est apparu le doublet «méthanogène». Adjectif inutile puisque «méthanique» signifie déjà «qui produit du méthane». 4, record 7, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación metánica
1, record 7, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20met%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Waste Management
- Biochemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- anaerobic decomposition
1, record 8, English, anaerobic%20decomposition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Animal wastes contain large amounts of organic matter which, if broken down by bacteria in the absence of oxygen, will produce significant quantities of methane gas. The bacterial action results in a form of biodegradation known as anaerobic decomposition. 2, record 8, English, - anaerobic%20decomposition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Given a sufficient detention time in the aquatic plant system, the algae present in pond effluents either dies and settles to the bottom of the basin where it undergoes anaerobic decomposition or it is removed from the water column by the roots of the aquatic plant. 3, record 8, English, - anaerobic%20decomposition
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "anaerobic digestion". 4, record 8, English, - anaerobic%20decomposition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Gestion des déchets
- Biochimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- décomposition anaérobie
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9composition%20ana%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- décomposition anaérobique 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9composition%20ana%C3%A9robique
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition et dégradation des matières organiques dans un milieu ne contenant pas d'oxygène dissous. 3, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20ana%C3%A9robie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe fondamental tient au fait que les déchets animaux contiennent de grandes quantités de matière organique qui, après dégradation biologique en l'absence d'oxygène (décomposition anaérobique), produisent d'importantes quantités de méthane. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20ana%C3%A9robie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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