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NUMERICAL CONCENTRATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Ecosystems
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- size spectrum
1, record 1, English, size%20spectrum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
size spectra : Discrete or continuous representations of the relationships that link either numerical abundance or biomass concentration to body size. 2, record 1, English, - size%20spectrum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A size spectrum comprises bacteria/microalgae, meiofauna, and macrofauna. 3, record 1, English, - size%20spectrum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
size spectra: plural. 4, record 1, English, - size%20spectrum
Record 1, Key term(s)
- size spectra
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Écosystèmes
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectre de taille
1, record 1, French, spectre%20de%20taille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Resources Management
- Environmental Law
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water quality standard
1, record 2, English, water%20quality%20standard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WQS 1, record 2, English, WQS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical concentration or narrative statement, which has been established to support and protect the designated uses of water at a specified site [and which] is recognized in enforceable environmental control laws of a level of government. 1, record 2, English, - water%20quality%20standard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des ressources en eau
- Droit environnemental
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- norme de qualité de l'eau
1, record 2, French, norme%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- norme de qualité des eaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- numerical concentration
1, record 3, English, numerical%20concentration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- number concentration 2, record 3, English, number%20concentration
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guidelines can be developed to set a numerical concentration of toxic substances in water, agricultural water, ambient and indoor air, soil, sediment, and human and animal tissue. 3, record 3, English, - numerical%20concentration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concentration en nombre
1, record 3, French, concentration%20en%20nombre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- concentration numérique 1, record 3, French, concentration%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesure de la concentration en nombre. Les dispositifs les plus utilisés qui permettent, à l'heure actuelle, d'accéder à une mesure de la concentration en nombre de tout ou partie du spectre granulométrique d'un aérosol sont basés sur les propriétés optiques des aérosols. 1, record 3, French, - concentration%20en%20nombre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reaction rate
1, record 4, English, reaction%20rate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of molecules (or atoms) reacting per unit time. It has been explained by a combination of two theoretical models, the so-called collision theory and the transition state theory.... The collision theory provides a qualitative description of the factors that affect rate and proposes that reactions occur as a result of collisions between the reacting species.... The transition state theory expands upon the collision theory by proposing that an unstable transition state, or activated complex, is formed when reactants collide with the proper orientation and with a collision energy at least equal to the activation energy. 1, record 4, English, - reaction%20rate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An important numerical relationship emerges from the Michaelis-Menten equation in the special case when the initial reaction rate is exactly one-half the maximum velocity : we find that the substrate concentration is then equal to the enzyme's Km. 2, record 4, English, - reaction%20rate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de réaction
1, record 4, French, vitesse%20de%20r%C3%A9action
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du fait de leur pouvoir catalytique, les enzymes sont capables de faire s'opérer, à 37°C et dans l'eau (seules conditions compatibles avec la vie), des réactions chimiques qui pourraient parfois se faire en laboratoire, mais dans des conditions beaucoup plus rigoureuses de température et de pression et souvent dans des solvants non aqueux. Les enzymes provoquent ainsi des accélérations considérables des vitesses de réaction : lorsqu'elle est catalysée par l'uréase du haricot rouge, la réaction d'hydrolyse de l'urée se produit 1014fois plus vite que lors d'une hydrolyse chimique classique à la même température. 1, record 4, French, - vitesse%20de%20r%C3%A9action
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Pollution (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- estimated exposure value
1, record 5, English, estimated%20exposure%20value
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EEV 2, record 5, English, EEV
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During exposure characterization, the exposure of each assessment endpoint to the substance is determined.... A numerical value, known as the estimated exposure value(EEV), is calculated for each assessment endpoint. In a Tier 1 assessment, the EEV is usually the highest concentration of the substance in air, soil, water, etc. For wildlife species, the EEV may be expressed as the maximum total daily intake through inhalation, drinking water and/or food. 2, record 5, English, - estimated%20exposure%20value
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimated exposure value: term used by Environment Canada. 3, record 5, English, - estimated%20exposure%20value
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- valeur estimée de l'exposition
1, record 5, French, valeur%20estim%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27exposition
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- VEE 2, record 5, French, VEE
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'étape de la caractérisation de l'exposition, on détermine l'exposition de chaque point final d'évaluation à la substance. [...] Une valeur numérique, appelée valeur estimée de l'exposition (VEE), est calculée pour chaque point final d'évaluation. Dans une évaluation de niveau 1, la VEE est ordinairement la concentration la plus élevée de la substance dans l'air, le sol, l'eau, etc. Dans le cas des espèces fauniques, la VEE peut être exprimée en dose journalière maximale absorbée par inhalation ou ingurgitation d'eau potable ou de nourriture. 2, record 5, French, - valeur%20estim%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27exposition
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valeur estimée de l'exposition : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 3, record 5, French, - valeur%20estim%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27exposition
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bracketing technique
1, record 6, English, bracketing%20technique
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure by which an analytical result is found by graphical or numerical(usually linear) interpolation between measure of two reference solutions, one having a slightly lower, and the other a slightly higher analyte concentration than the unknown sample solution. 1, record 6, English, - bracketing%20technique
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- méthode d'encadrement
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27encadrement
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] méthode par laquelle le résultat d'analyse est trouvé par interpolation graphique ou numérique (généralement linéaire) entre les résultats de mesure de deux solutions de référence dont l'une a une concentration en produit à analyser légèrement inférieure et l'autre légèrement supérieure à celle de la solution de l'échantillon inconnu. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20d%27encadrement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- explosion indices
1, record 7, English, explosion%20indices
correct, plural, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical terms, determined in accordance with standard test methods, which characterize the contained explosion of a specified concentration of reactants in a vessel having a specified volume. 1, record 7, English, - explosion%20indices
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - explosion%20indices
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indices d'explosion
1, record 7, French, indices%20d%27explosion
correct, masculine noun, plural, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeurs numériques déterminées suivant des méthodes d'essais normalisées, qui caractérisent l'explosion d'une concentration donnée de réactifs dans un récipient fermé de volume spécifié. 1, record 7, French, - indices%20d%27explosion
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - indices%20d%27explosion
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Air Pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Lagrangian model
1, record 8, English, Lagrangian%20model
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a Lagrangian model individual air parcels are followed and the concentration computed for each parcel. Numerical diffusion is avoided, but the disadvantage is that very large computer storage and time is needed.... Models do not seem to be applicable when frequency statistics of concentrations are needed. 1, record 8, English, - Lagrangian%20model
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Pollution de l'air
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- modèle Lagrangien
1, record 8, French, mod%C3%A8le%20Lagrangien
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a utilisé deux modèles de dispersion : le modèle Lagrangien et le modèle par Trajectoires. Bien que ces deux modèles soient basés sur les mêmes équations, hypothèses et approximations, [...] le modèle Lagrangien convient plutôt pour fournir une estimation d'ensemble du transport des polluants à l'échelle européenne. 1, record 8, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20Lagrangien
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On considère à tort le terme "modèle à trajectoire" comme un synonyme de "modèle Lagrangien"; le premier est un type du second. 2, record 8, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20Lagrangien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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