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SULFUR DIOXIDE PLANT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Plant Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photosynthesis
1, record 1, English, photosynthesis
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The synthesis of organic matter from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of light by living organisms, employing photochemically reactive pigments. 2, record 1, English, - photosynthesis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Photosynthesis is the chemical process where plants and some bacteria can capture and organically fix the energy of the sun.... The main product of photosynthesis is a carbohydrate, such as the sugar glucose, and oxygen which is released to the atmosphere. All of the sugar produced in the photosynthetic cells of plants and other organisms is derived from the initial chemical combining of carbon dioxide and water with sunlight. This chemical reaction is catalyzed by chlorophyll acting in concert with other pigment, lipid, sugars, protein, and nucleic acid molecules. Sugars created in photosynthesis can be later converted by the plant to starch for storage, or it can be combined with other sugar molecules to form specialized carbohydrates such as cellulose, or it can be combined with other nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, to build complex molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. 3, record 1, English, - photosynthesis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photosynthesis: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - photosynthesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Sciences biologiques
- Biologie végétale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- photosynthèse
1, record 1, French, photosynth%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assimilation chlorophyllienne 2, record 1, French, assimilation%20chlorophyllienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Synthèse de matière organique à partir de gaz carbonique et d'eau, en présence de lumière, par des organismes vivants utilisant des pigments réagissant photochimiquement. 3, record 1, French, - photosynth%C3%A8se
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute la matière vivante découle plus ou moins directement de ce phénomène que l'on appelle aussi «assimilation chlorophyllienne». La photosynthèse est un phénomène très complexe qui donne lieu à divers types de réactions chimiques. Les unes sont dites claires, car elles dépendent directement de la lumière et assurent les transformations proprement photochimiques; les autres, dites obscures, précèdent ou prolongent ces transformations photochimiques vers des synthèses organiques, ou la reconstitution de molécules organiques servant aux transferts d'énergie. 4, record 1, French, - photosynth%C3%A8se
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photosynthèse : terme et définition normalisés par ISO. 5, record 1, French, - photosynth%C3%A8se
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Ciencias biológicas
- Biología vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fotosíntesis
1, record 1, Spanish, fotos%C3%ADntesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- asimilación clorofílica 2, record 1, Spanish, asimilaci%C3%B3n%20clorof%C3%ADlica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Síntesis de materia orgánica, a partir de bióxido de carbono y agua en presencia de luz, por organismos vivos que utilizan pigmentos que reaccionan fotoquímicamente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - fotos%C3%ADntesis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- liquid sulfur dioxide
1, record 2, English, liquid%20sulfur%20dioxide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- liquid sulphur dioxide 2, record 2, English, liquid%20sulphur%20dioxide
former designation, avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Liquid chlorine and liquid sulfur dioxide are used at the Water Pollution Control Plant in the treatment of wastewater and in the production of reclaimed water. 3, record 2, English, - liquid%20sulfur%20dioxide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sulfur dioxide gas is intensely irritating to the eyes, throat, and upper respiratory system. Liquid sulfur dioxide may cause skin burns, which result from the freezing effect of the liquid on tissue. 4, record 2, English, - liquid%20sulfur%20dioxide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Sulphur dioxide is either converted into sulphuric acid or liquid sulphur dioxide, or is emitted in gaseous form into the atmosphere. 5, record 2, English, - liquid%20sulfur%20dioxide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dioxyde de soufre liquide
1, record 2, French, dioxyde%20de%20soufre%20liquide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bioxyde de soufre liquide 2, record 2, French, bioxyde%20de%20soufre%20liquide
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dioxyde de soufre peut se transformer en acide sulfurique ou en dioxyde de soufre liquide ou gazeux. Une fois dans l'atmosphère, le dioxyde de soufre réagit avec d'autres gaz et avec l'humidité de l'air ambiant pour produire des précipitations acides. 3, record 2, French, - dioxyde%20de%20soufre%20liquide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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