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MICROWAVE ENERGY LEVEL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Lasers and Masers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- excited state
1, record 1, English, excited%20state
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electronically excited state 2, record 1, English, electronically%20excited%20state
correct
- excited level 3, record 1, English, excited%20level
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A higher than normal energy level(vibrational frequency) of the electrons of an atom, radical, or molecule resulting from absorption of photons(quanta) from a radiation source(arc, flame, spark, etc.) in any wavelength of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave, and radiofrequencies are typically used for excitation in various types of spectroscopy. 4, record 1, English, - excited%20state
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Masers et lasers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- état excité
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En physique quantique, état instable d'une molécule ou d'un atome présentant plus d'énergie que l'état fondamental par suite du saut d'un électron à un niveau supérieur. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une molécule ou un atome est plus réactif à l'état excité qu'à l'état fondamental. L'état excité de l'atome d'oxygène, dans les réactions de création et de destruction de l'ozone, se note 0(1D). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Láser y máser
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estado excitado
1, record 1, Spanish, estado%20excitado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Estado] de un átomo u otro sistema que, por haber recibido energía exterior pasa a un nivel energético superior al de su estado fundamental o normal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - estado%20excitado
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- silica-coated film
1, record 2, English, silica%2Dcoated%20film
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another high-tech material to come on the packaging scene is silica-coated film. Such "glossy" film provides a superior oxygen and water-vapor barrier that is transparent to microwave energy and is retortable.... everyday Japanese applications of such films include candy, snack and bakery goods packaging at retail, plus bulk food ingredients at the industrial level. 1, record 2, English, - silica%2Dcoated%20film
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- film enduit de silice
1, record 2, French, film%20enduit%20de%20silice
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cooking Appliances
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microwave energy level
1, record 3, English, microwave%20energy%20level
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Standard features on microwave ovens are now as good as those on conventional ovens. Cooks have the option of choosing the cooking time, the final temperature... and the microwave energy level... 1, record 3, English, - microwave%20energy%20level
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de cuisson des aliments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- intensité d'énergie des micro-ondes
1, record 3, French, intensit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20des%20micro%2Dondes
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) les caractéristiques régulières des fours à micro-ondes sont devenues aussi pratiques que celles des fours ordinaires. Maintenant, les cuisiniers peuvent choisir la durée de la température, la température finale (...) ainsi que l'intensité d'énergie des micro-ondes. 1, record 3, French, - intensit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20des%20micro%2Dondes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-09-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cooking Appliances
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- final temperature
1, record 4, English, final%20temperature
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microwave ovens have always been fast and efficient, but they haven’t always won points for convenience.... Cooks have the option of choosing the cooking time, the final temperature(using a temperature probe) and the microwave energy level... 1, record 4, English, - final%20temperature
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de cuisson des aliments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- température finale
1, record 4, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20finale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fours à micro-ondes ont toujours eu la réputation d'être rapides et efficaces, mais ils ne sont pas considérés comme très commodes. (...) Maintenant, les cuisiniers peuvent choisir la durée de la température, la température finale (en utilisant une sonde thermique) ainsi que l'intensité d'énergie des micro-ondes. 1, record 4, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20finale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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