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PARTICULATE MASS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- particle count
1, record 1, English, particle%20count
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Particle count may have [an] advantage over particle mass concentration for assessing the health effects of airborne particulate matter. … it is important to assess relationships between the variability of particle [numbers], as determined by an optical particle counter, and the variability of particle mass as measured by traditional mass-measuring instruments. 2, record 1, English, - particle%20count
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compte de particules
1, record 1, French, compte%20de%20particules
correct, feminine 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 2006-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bulk moulding compound
1, record 2, English, bulk%20moulding%20compound
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BMC 2, record 2, English, BMC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bulk molding compound 3, record 2, English, bulk%20molding%20compound
correct
- premix 4, record 2, English, premix
correct, see observation
- bulk-molding compound 5, record 2, English, bulk%2Dmolding%20compound
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A product composed of thoroughly mixed resins and chopped reinforcing fibres, with or without particulate fillers, supplied in mass form, capable of being moulded under heat and pressure. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 2, record 2, English, - bulk%20moulding%20compound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In bulk moulding compounds, high viscosity is achieved by chemical thickeners. 2, record 2, English, - bulk%20moulding%20compound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reinforced molding compound include bulk molding compounds (in Europe, called dough molding compound (DMC), previously known as "premix" and sheet molding compound. 6, record 2, English, - bulk%20moulding%20compound
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bulk moulding compound; BMC: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO. 7, record 2, English, - bulk%20moulding%20compound
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bulk-moulding compound
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mélange à mouler en vrac
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9lange%20%C3%A0%20mouler%20en%20vrac
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BMC 1, record 2, French, BMC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- prémix 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9mix
correct, masculine noun
- BMC 3, record 2, French, BMC
correct
- BMC 3, record 2, French, BMC
- compound 3, record 2, French, compound
masculine noun
- composition BMC 4, record 2, French, composition%20BMC
proposal, feminine noun
- Prémix 5, record 2, French, Pr%C3%A9mix
masculine noun
- composite de moulage 6, record 2, French, composite%20de%20moulage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange relativement homogène de résines et de fibres de renfort coupées, avec ou sans charges, sans forme précise. Ils peuvent être réticulés au moulage sous l'action de la chaleur et de la pression. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20%C3%A0%20mouler%20en%20vrac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les mélanges à mouler en vrac, la viscosité élevée est obtenue par des agents chimiques épaississants. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20%C3%A0%20mouler%20en%20vrac
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mélange à mouler en vrac; BMC : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20%C3%A0%20mouler%20en%20vrac
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- back cover subsystem
1, record 3, English, back%20cover%20subsystem
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BCSS 1, record 3, English, BCSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Back Cover Subsystem(BCSS). The Back Cover protects the DM [descent module] during entry, ensures depressurisation during launch and carries multi-layer insulation(MLI) for the cruise and coast phases. Since it does not have to meet stringent aerothermodynamic requirements, it is a stiffened aluminium shell of minimal mass(11. 4 kg) protected by Prosial(5 kg). It includes : an access door for late access during integration and for forced-air ground cooling of the Probe; a break-out patch through which the first(drogue) parachute is fired; a labyrinth sealing joint with the Front Shield, providing a non-structural thermal and particulate barrier. 2, record 3, English, - back%20cover%20subsystem
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sous-système de protection arrière
1, record 3, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BCSS 1, record 3, French, BCSS
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antiparticle
1, record 4, English, antiparticle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anti-particle 2, record 4, English, anti%2Dparticle
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A counterpart to a particle, identical as to mass, lifetime and spin but with charge and magnetic moment reversed in sign. 3, record 4, English, - antiparticle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any of several species of subatomic particles that are identical in mass with electrons, protons, or neutrons but opposite in electrical charge or(in the case of the neutron) in magnetic moment. Thus a positron is an electron with a positive charge; an antiproton is a proton with a negative charge; an antineutron has no charge but has a magnetic moment opposite to that of a neutron. A photon has no antiparticle, since it has no particulate properties.(A photon is considered to be its own antiparticle). When an antiparticle collides with its opposite particle, both particles are annihilated and their masses are converted to photons of equivalent energy. 4, record 4, English, - antiparticle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antiparticule
1, record 4, French, antiparticule
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particule symétrique d'une autre, c'est-à-dire possédant la même masse, le même spin et la même vie moyenne mais des charges opposées, qui peut s'annihiler avec cette dernière. 2, record 4, French, - antiparticule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Découverte due à P.A.M. Dirac qui lui a permis de démontrer, en théorie quantique, l'existence d'une symétrie essentielle de la nature. 2, record 4, French, - antiparticule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Contenir une antiparticule. 2, record 4, French, - antiparticule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- antipartícula
1, record 4, Spanish, antipart%C3%ADcula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partícula elemental cuya masa en reposo, espín y modulo del isospín son iguales a los de la partícula correspondiente, pero cuyos valores de carga, paridad y otras magnitudes características son opuestos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - antipart%C3%ADcula
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- particulate form
1, record 5, English, particulate%20form
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Added to this mass of natural inputs are materials of industrial, domestic or agricultural origin introduced into the environment in particulate form. 1, record 5, English, - particulate%20form
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- état particulaire
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tat%20particulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se joignent également à cette masse d'apports naturels les matériaux d'origine industrielle, domestique ou agricole qui sont déversés dans le milieu à l'état particulaire. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tat%20particulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- natural input
1, record 6, English, natural%20input
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Added to this mass of natural inputs are materials of industrial, domestic or agricultural origin introduced into the environment in particulate form. 1, record 6, English, - natural%20input
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- apport naturel
1, record 6, French, apport%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se joignent également à cette masse d'apports naturels les matériaux d'origine industrielle, domestique ou agricole qui sont déversés dans le milieu à l'état particulaire. 1, record 6, French, - apport%20naturel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Climatology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- particulate mass
1, record 7, English, particulate%20mass
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- particle mass 2, record 7, English, particle%20mass
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The levels of particles in the atmosphere may be considered in terms of both numbers and weight per unit volume. The numbers of particles in the atmosphere may vary from several hundred per cubic centimeter in ultraclean air to more than 100, 000 per cubic centimeter in highly polluted atmospheres. Most of the particulate mass in the atmosphere is found in the size range of 0. 1-10 µ. 1, record 7, English, - particulate%20mass
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Climatologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masse de particule
1, record 7, French, masse%20de%20particule
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En air calme, deux sources d'erreurs sont possibles, l'une due à la vitesse de sédimentation, l'autre à l'inertie de la particule. La sédimentation intervient si la vitesse de prélèvement est faible, l'inertie étant une fonction de la masse de la particule et de la vitesse d'aspiration. 1, record 7, French, - masse%20de%20particule
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Climatology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mass median diameter
1, record 8, English, mass%20median%20diameter
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MMD 1, record 8, English, MMD
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- mass mean diameter 2, record 8, English, mass%20mean%20diameter
correct
- average mass diameter 3, record 8, English, average%20mass%20diameter
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The median measurement of particle size for samples of particulate matter related to diameter size and thus mass. 2, record 8, English, - mass%20median%20diameter
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term mass median diameter (MMD) is sometimes used to describe aerodynamically equivalent spheres having an assigned density of 1.00 g/cm3 at a 50% mass collection efficiency, as determined in samplers with spherical aerosol particles having a known, uniform size. ... The determination of MMD is accomplished by plotting the log of particle size as a function of the percentage of particles smaller than the given size. 1, record 8, English, - mass%20median%20diameter
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Climatologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- diamètre médian massique
1, record 8, French, diam%C3%A8tre%20m%C3%A9dian%20massique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- DMM 2, record 8, French, DMM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- diamètre moyen massique 1, record 8, French, diam%C3%A8tre%20moyen%20massique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La concentration numérique de l'aérosol en régime stabilisé mesurée par l'AEA est très élevée (...) Le diamètre moyen massique en régime "cycle" (mesuré par le SDI) est compris entre 0,25 et 0,3 [micromètre] avec une fraction non négligeable de particules supermicroniques. 1, record 8, French, - diam%C3%A8tre%20m%C3%A9dian%20massique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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