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PARTICULATE ORGANIC CARBON [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- indoor air quality
1, record 1, English, indoor%20air%20quality
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IAQ 2, record 1, English, IAQ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indoor air quality(IAQ) is one of the fundamental elements affecting people's health and well-being. Currently, there is a lack of awareness among people about the quantification, identification, and possible health effects of IAQ. Airborne pollutants such as volatile organic compounds(VOCs), particulate matter(PM), sulfur dioxide(SO2), carbon monoxide(CO), nitrous oxide(NO), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs), microbial spores, pollen, allergens, etc. primarily contribute to IAQ deterioration. 3, record 1, English, - indoor%20air%20quality
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- qualité de l'air intérieur
1, record 1, French, qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- QAI 2, record 1, French, QAI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La qualité de l'air intérieur joue un rôle important dans notre vie quotidienne, elle affecte notre santé, notre confort et notre productivité. 3, record 1, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del aire
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calidad del aire interior
1, record 1, Spanish, calidad%20del%20aire%20interior
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- calidad del aire en espacios cerrados 2, record 1, Spanish, calidad%20del%20aire%20en%20espacios%20cerrados
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grado de contaminación del aire en el interior de edificios y viviendas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - calidad%20del%20aire%20interior
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- particulate organic carbon
1, record 2, English, particulate%20organic%20carbon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- POC 2, record 2, English, POC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dynamics of the particulate organic carbon(POC) pool in the ocean are central to the marine carbon cycle. POC is the link between surface primary production, the deep ocean, and sediments. The rate at which POC is degraded in the dark ocean can impact atmospheric CO² concentration. 3, record 2, English, - particulate%20organic%20carbon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carbone organique particulaire
1, record 2, French, carbone%20organique%20particulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COP 2, record 2, French, COP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Oceanografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbono orgánico particulado
1, record 2, Spanish, carbono%20org%C3%A1nico%20particulado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 1, record 2, Spanish, COP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- elemental carbon
1, record 3, English, elemental%20carbon
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As 80 to 90% of diesel particulate matter would comprise organic carbon and elemental carbon, these exhaust components would readily become part of the natural soil matrix over time. 2, record 3, English, - elemental%20carbon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elemental carbon: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Black Carbon Inventory. 3, record 3, English, - elemental%20carbon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carbone élémentaire
1, record 3, French, carbone%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbone élémentaire : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'inventaire de carbone noir. 2, record 3, French, - carbone%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbono elemental
1, record 3, Spanish, carbono%20elemental
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El carbono elemental es de una toxicidad muy baja, sin embargo, la exposición al negro de carbono o negro de humo puede ser muy perjudicial para la salud. La inhalación continua afecta seriamente a los pulmones y el corazón. 1, record 3, Spanish, - carbono%20elemental
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- acid-insoluble fraction
1, record 4, English, acid%2Dinsoluble%20fraction
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- acid insoluble fraction 2, record 4, English, acid%20insoluble%20fraction
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To study cycling of organic fractions in the ocean, relative abundances and radio-and stable-carbon isotope measurements of total lipid extract, acid-soluble, and acid-insoluble fractions of suspended particulate organic carbon(POC) were made. Changes in relative abundances occurred mostly in the upper 1000 m of the water column, with a decrease in total lipid extract and the acid-soluble fraction and an increase in the acid-insoluble fraction with increasing depth. 3, record 4, English, - acid%2Dinsoluble%20fraction
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acid insoluble fraction: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - acid%2Dinsoluble%20fraction
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Chimie analytique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fraction insoluble aux acides
1, record 4, French, fraction%20insoluble%20aux%20acides
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fraction insoluble à l'acide 2, record 4, French, fraction%20insoluble%20%C3%A0%20l%27acide
correct, feminine noun
- fraction acido-insoluble 3, record 4, French, fraction%20acido%2Dinsoluble
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les chapitres suivants, sont exposées les deux principales méthodes mises en œuvre : l'analyse minéralogique de la fraction argileuse; l'analyse chimique des éléments majeurs et des éléments traces de la fraction insoluble à l'acide acétique. 2, record 4, French, - fraction%20insoluble%20aux%20acides
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marie Curie invente [...] la méthode radiochimique. Au printemps 1898, Pierre Curie se joint à elle. Dès juillet 1898, ils découvrent le polonium dans le groupe des sulfures insolubles aux acides. Ensuite, dans les fractions ayant les propriétés chimiques du baryum, ils trouvent une nouvelle substance fortement radioactive [...] qu'ils appellent le radium. 4, record 4, French, - fraction%20insoluble%20aux%20acides
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fraction insoluble aux acides : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - fraction%20insoluble%20aux%20acides
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-12-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air quality sensor 1, record 5, English, air%20quality%20sensor
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- air quality measuring device 2, record 5, English, air%20quality%20measuring%20device
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air quality measuring devices were installed in the province yesterday to test the level of pollution. 2, record 5, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This Air Quality Sensor for Wireless Weather Stations measures pollen, dust and many other volatile air particles. 3, record 5, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While airborne pollutants are measured in micrograms per cubic meter, taking steps before their concentration reaches critical levels can still save lungs, and lives. City buses equipped with air quality sensors and GPS receivers report in real-time exactly where and by exactly how much air quality has deteriorated. 4, record 5, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air pollutants occur both outdoors or indoors, and can be natural or man-made.... Typical urban air pollutants from man-made activities include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter.... Common sources of these primary pollutants include power station and industrial plants... and road transport... Ozone is a secondary pollutant, formed in the air as a result of chemical reactions.... Common indoor air pollutants include carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide from faulty gas heaters and cookers, carbon monoxide and benzene from cigarette smoke, and volatile organic compounds(VOCs) from synthetic furnishings, vinyl flooring and paints. In addition, there are biological pollutants such as dust mites and mould. 5, record 5, English, - air%20quality%20sensor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- instrument de mesure de la qualité de l'air
1, record 5, French, instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La qualité de l'air dans les villes fait maintenant partie des préoccupations principales du monde occidental. La circulation automobile intense, liée à des conditions météorologiques particulières (atmosphère stable, absence de vent, fort ensoleillement), est souvent la principale source de pollution atmosphérique, qui entraîne notamment des affections respiratoires chez l'homme. Des réseaux d'instruments de mesure de la qualité de l'air ont été établis dans les grandes villes. Ils sont généralement composés de quelques stations de mesure et sont surtout un moyen d'alerte. C'est également un outil de grande valeur pour les chercheurs et pour les décideurs, leur permettant de savoir comment la pollution évolue en fonction de différents paramètres. 2, record 5, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] Centre des recherches atmosphériques (Egbert, ON) [...] se compose [entre autres] d'un [...] bâtiment de mesure de la qualité de l'air [où] des capteurs extérieurs [sont] installés sur le toit en terrasse pour mesurer les concentrations ambiantes de matière particulaire, de dépôts acides et de produits chimiques toxiques. [Ces] instruments de mesure de la qualité de l'air [...] recueillent des mesures représentatives de la qualité de l'air ambiant et des données météorologiques destinées aux projets de recherche sur la qualité de l'air [...] 3, record 5, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Dans le bassin de Fos, il existe bien un instrument de mesure de la qualité de l'air, mais il ne mesure que l'ozone; or ce qui intéresse le public, c'est les dioxines [...] 4, record 5, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un dispositif de surveillance de la qualité de l'air et de ses effets sur la santé et l'environnement est mis en place sur le territoire national. [...] Les principales sources polluantes surveillées sont : l'ozone, le dioxyde d'azote, le dioxyde de soufre, les particules fines en suspension et le plomb. 5, record 5, French, - instrument%20de%20mesure%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- particulate nitrate
1, record 6, English, particulate%20nitrate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the potential hazard of certain constituents in particulate suspended in the atmosphere. One constituent which has received considerable attention recently is particulate nitrate. Nitrate has been found to act as a respiratory irritant, especially to those who suffer from asthma. Nitrate is also suspected as one of the agents responsible for the lowering of pH in freshwater lakes. 2, record 6, English, - particulate%20nitrate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
National Air Pollution Surveillance(NAPS) Network.... In 1999-2000, monitoring focused on the "criteria pollutants" : sulphur dioxide(SO2), carbon monoxide(CO), nitrogen dioxide(NO2), ozone(O3), and total suspended particulates. Data were also collected on other pollutants, including particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns(PM-10), particulate sulphate, particulate nitrate and over 100 organic compounds. 3, record 6, English, - particulate%20nitrate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- nitrate sous forme de particules
1, record 6, French, nitrate%20sous%20forme%20de%20particules
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). [...] En 1999-2000, on a axé la surveillance sur les polluants courants : dioxyde de soufre (SO2), monoxyde de carbone (CO), dioxyde d'azote (NO2), ozone (O3), et total des particules en suspension. Des données ont aussi été recueillies sur les autres polluants, notamment les particules dont le diamètre aérodynamique est de moins de 10 microns (PM-10), le sulfate particulaire, le nitrate sous forme de particules et plus de 100 composés organiques. 1, record 6, French, - nitrate%20sous%20forme%20de%20particules
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-06-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dust Removal
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- quench tower 1, record 7, English, quench%20tower
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- spray tower 2, record 7, English, spray%20tower
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gas treatment system comprises a cyclone or quench tower for particulate removal, condensors for removal of organics, activated carbon beds to control volatile organic compounds and a droplet separator. 1, record 7, English, - quench%20tower
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dépoussiérage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tour de lavage
1, record 7, French, tour%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de traitement des gaz comprend : un cyclone ou une tour de lavage pour enlever les particules, des condenseurs pour les substances organiques, des lits de charbon activé pour le contrôle des composés organiques volatils et un dévésiculeur. 2, record 7, French, - tour%20de%20lavage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- precursor organic compound
1, record 8, English, precursor%20organic%20compound
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- POC 1, record 8, English, POC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exemptions exist for a wide variety of sources except where such sources emit more than 150 pounds per day of a given pollutant. Bankable pollutants include precursor organic compounds, nonprecursor organic compounds, particulate matter, PM, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. 1, record 8, English, - precursor%20organic%20compound
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- composé organique précurseur
1, record 8, French, compos%C3%A9%20organique%20pr%C3%A9curseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- COP 1, record 8, French, COP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cela signifiait pour le BAAQMD qu'il fallait modifier le programme d'octroi des permis afin de s'assurer que les augmentations d'émissions en composés organiques précurseurs (COP) ou de NOx par des sources nouvelles ou modifiées, s'accompagnent de réductions compensatoires des mêmes polluants puisque les COP et les NOx sont des précurseurs de l'ozone. 1, record 8, French, - compos%C3%A9%20organique%20pr%C3%A9curseur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-03-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- non precursor organic compound
1, record 9, English, non%20precursor%20organic%20compound
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exemptions exist for a wide variety of sources except where such sources emit more than 150 pounds per day of a given pollutant. Bankable pollutants include precursor organic compounds, nonprecursor organic compounds, particulate matter, PM, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. 1, record 9, English, - non%20precursor%20organic%20compound
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- composé organique non précurseur
1, record 9, French, compos%C3%A9%20organique%20non%20pr%C3%A9curseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les polluants qui peuvent faire l'objet de droits d'émission qui peuvent être mis en réserve sont les suivants : composés organiques précurseurs, composés organiques non précurseurs, particules, PM, bioxyde de soufre, oxydes d'azote et oxyde de carbone. 1, record 9, French, - compos%C3%A9%20organique%20non%20pr%C3%A9curseur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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