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TURNING ROOM [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
MoO3
formula, see observation
1313-27-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a powder, white at room temperature and turning yellow at elevated temperatures, used as a catalyst, a source of molybdenum in compounds, a corrosion inhibitor, in agriculture, analytical chemistry, ceramic glazes, enamels, pigments, in the manufacture of metallic molybdenum and for the introduction of molybdenum in alloys.

OBS

molybdic oxide: a generic term which encompasses "molybdenum dioxide," "molybdenum sesquioxide" and "molybdenum trioxide."

OBS

Chemical formula: MoO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MoO3
formula, see observation
1313-27-5
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : MoO3

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Practice (Hotels)
DEF

a system which eliminates the fixed procedure of paying one's bill and turning in one's key when vacating a hotel room. The guest deposits his key in a box for this purpose and pays his bill by mail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation hôtelière
OBS

"départ exprès" : Terme utilisé par CN/Air Canada.

OBS

"départ rapide" : Terme utilisé par les Hôtels CP et l'Hôtel Meridien (Montréal).

Spanish

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Record 3 1980-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
CONT

The turbine start-up, from turning gear to synchronization, is performed from the central control room.

OBS

This applies to a nuclear power plant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Salle d'où sont menées certaines opérations de mise en marche de la centrale nucléaire.

Spanish

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