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ZONE DECOMPOSITION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Fires and Explosions
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- detonation
1, record 1, English, detonation
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decomposition reaction in which the zone of chemical reaction propagates through the initial medium at a supersonic velocity behind a shock front. 2, record 1, English, - detonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detonation: designation and definition standardized by NATO; designation standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - detonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
detonation: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 1, English, - detonation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Feux et explosions
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction de décomposition dans laquelle la zone de réaction chimique se propage à une vitesse supersonique dans le milieu initial derrière un front de choc. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détonation : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN; désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détonation : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées, par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Fuegos y explosiones
- Sistemas de armas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- detonación
1, record 1, Spanish, detonaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción de combustión de una sustancia que se propaga a toda su masa con una velocidad supersónica. Va acompañada por una onda de choque asociada al frente de [la] llama. 2, record 1, Spanish, - detonaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- residual deposit
1, record 2, English, residual%20deposit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a mineral deposit formed by mechanical concentration, e. g. a placer, or by decomposition in the zone of weathering, e. g. kaolin from feldspar. 2, record 2, English, - residual%20deposit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By the removal of soluble material from the original substance the insoluble material remaining may form valuable residual deposits. From carbonates and silicates in the original rock may be converted into practically insoluble oxides, which form iron ores as rock weathers; silica may be leached from kaolin, leaving the insoluble hydrous aluminum oxide, bauxite, a most important aluminum ore. Such deposits are generally formed in warm moist climates and would not be found in areas which have been glaciated. 3, record 2, English, - residual%20deposit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Residual deposits ... are ... formed by the removal of non-ore material from protore. For example the leaching of silica and alkalis from a nepheline-syenite may leave behind a surface capping of hydrous aluminium oxides (bauxite). 4, record 2, English, - residual%20deposit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gisement résiduel
1, record 2, French, gisement%20r%C3%A9siduel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gîte résiduel 2, record 2, French, g%C3%AEte%20r%C3%A9siduel
correct, masculine noun
- dépôt résiduel 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20r%C3%A9siduel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gîtes résiduels. - Sous l'action des eaux superficielles ou hydrothermales, la roche-mère est désagrégée et subit parfois des transformations chimiques susceptibles de fournir des substances utiles [...] Ce sont des gîtes d'éluvion que l'on peut opposer aux gîtes d'illuvion (zone de cimentation) où le lessivage des couches supérieures provoque la formation d'incrustations, de concrétions ou de cimentations dans les couches sous-jacentes : le fer de certaines latérites [...] et surtout l'aluminium dans les bauxites appartiennent à ce type de gisement. 4, record 2, French, - gisement%20r%C3%A9siduel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gisements résiduels. L'altération réduit les roches en fragments de toutes dimensions et détermine [...] la ségrégation des divers minéraux [...] Le départ successif des matériaux solubles, causé par les eaux météoriques, entraîne un enrichissement naturel en certains minéraux; c'est ainsi que naît un gisement résiduel. 5, record 2, French, - gisement%20r%C3%A9siduel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brochantite
1, record 3, English, brochantite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- kamarezite 2, record 3, English, kamarezite
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An emerald-green to dark-green monoclinic mineral which consists of a hydrated basic copper sulfate common in the oxidation zone of copper sulfide deposits and formed by the decomposition of chalcopyrite. 2, record 3, English, - brochantite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 2, record 3, English, - brochantite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brochantite
1, record 3, French, brochantite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- kamarézite 2, record 3, French, kamar%C3%A9zite
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate hydraté naturel de cuivre, de couleur vert émeraude, qui cristallise dans le système monoclinique et se présente en cristaux prismatiques ou aciculaires très brillants. 2, record 3, French, - brochantite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
kamarézite : Appellation désuète de la brochantite. 2, record 3, French, - brochantite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 2, record 3, French, - brochantite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- brochantita
1, record 3, Spanish, brochantita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato básico hidratado de cobre [...] cuyos cristales son de color verde esmeralda. 1, record 3, Spanish, - brochantita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No tiene aplicaciones industriales pero su presencia es a veces el indicio de la existencia de otros minerales de cobre, que pueden ser beneficiados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - brochantita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 2, record 3, Spanish, - brochantita
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- zone of degradation
1, record 4, English, zone%20of%20degradation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- degradation zone 2, record 4, English, degradation%20zone
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zones of Water Pollution. Discharge or mixing zone is where pollutants enter the stream or the river. If the waste is dark, it will make the water dark, increase its temperature and subsequently oxygen levels will drop. The rate of discharge should not be stronger than flow of the stream. In zone of degradation oxygen levels drop from BOD(biological/biochemical oxygen demand). Zone of active decomposition is characterized by the following changes : 1) dissolved oxygen(DO) will be at its absolute minimum; 2) odors and gases bubbling up. In the zone of recovery the river will slowly restore its oxygen through aeration process. The anaerobic conditions will disappear. Nitrites will be converted into nitrates and stimulate growth of algae, which will produce oxygen through process of photosynthesis. In zone of clean water oxygen levels are really elevated. And BOD is almost satisfied. 1, record 4, English, - zone%20of%20degradation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de dégradation
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone située en aval d'un rejet d'eaux usées dans laquelle s'effectue la première phase de dégradation de la matière organique. 1, record 4, French, - zone%20de%20d%C3%A9gradation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de degradación
1, record 4, Spanish, zona%20de%20degradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Primera zona del proceso de autopurificación de un efluente contaminado. Se caracteriza por la presencia de materias contaminantes flotantes. Su contenido de oxígeno disminuye pero no se agota inmediatamente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - zona%20de%20degradaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- zone of recovery
1, record 5, English, zone%20of%20recovery
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- recovery zone 2, record 5, English, recovery%20zone
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zones of Water Pollution. Discharge or mixing zone is where pollutants enter the stream or the river. If the waste is dark, it will make the water dark, increase its temperature and subsequently oxygen levels will drop. The rate of discharge should not be stronger than flow of the stream. In zone of degradation oxygen levels drop from BOD(biological/biochemical oxygen demand). Zone of active decomposition is characterized by the following changes : 1) dissolved oxygen(DO) will be at its absolute minimum; 2) odors and gases bubbling up. In the zone of recovery the river will slowly restore its oxygen through aeration process. The anaerobic conditions will disappear. Nitrites will be converted into nitrates and stimulate growth of algae, which will produce oxygen through process of photosynthesis. In zone of clean water oxygen levels are really elevated. And BOD is almost satisfied. 1, record 5, English, - zone%20of%20recovery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de récupération
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone où la dégradation de la matière organique est presque terminée et où un retour aux conditions aérobies se fait grâce à un nouvel apport d'oxygène. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de recuperación
1, record 5, Spanish, zona%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona de apariencia más favorable caracterizada por la reaparición gradual de oxígeno disuelto y por la disminución de los sólidos orgánicos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decomposition zone
1, record 6, English, decomposition%20zone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pollution of Streams and Lakes. Streams and Oxygen Consuming Wastes,,, The different zones of a stream in this case are :-the clean zone as the river enters the point of contamination;-the decomposition zone where the wastes are decomposing and using the water's O2;-The septic zone where there are limited life forms found due to the lack of O2;-The recovery zone, where the stream begins to recover some O2, and-The clean zone, where again game fish and diverse life forms can be found. 1, record 6, English, - decomposition%20zone
Record 6, Key term(s)
- zone of decomposition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de décomposition
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9composition
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone située plus en aval de la zone de dégradation, dite : «de déficit maximum en oxygène» présentant souvent des conditions anaérobies. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20d%C3%A9composition
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de descomposición
1, record 6, Spanish, zona%20de%20descomposici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona caracterizada por el desarrollo de la descomposición anaerobia. El oxígeno disuelto está casi o totalmente agotado y ha desaparecido toda fauna acuática. El agua se vuelve negra y se producen olores ofensivos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - zona%20de%20descomposici%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- clear water zone
1, record 7, English, clear%20water%20zone
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A river polluted by a point source exhibits 4 well-defined zones :Zone of Degradation. Zone of Active Decomposition. Zone of Recovery. Clear Water Zone. 1, record 7, English, - clear%20water%20zone
Record 7, Key term(s)
- clear-water zone
- clearwater zone
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone d'eau limpide
1, record 7, French, zone%20d%27eau%20limpide
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone où le cours d'eau, suite à une récupération quasi totale, recouvre ses caractéristiques initiales. 1, record 7, French, - zone%20d%27eau%20limpide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de agua limpia
1, record 7, Spanish, zona%20de%20agua%20limpia
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona en la que se ha consumado casi completamente la descomposición de los sólidos orgánicos. Se caracteriza por la ausencia de sólidos flotantes visibles, el agua es clara, libre de materia suspendida y ha recuperado su transparencia original. 1, record 7, Spanish, - zona%20de%20agua%20limpia
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