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BETA EFFECT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- corpuscular radiation
1, record 1, English, corpuscular%20radiation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- particulate radiation 2, record 1, English, particulate%20radiation
correct
- particle radiation 3, record 1, English, particle%20radiation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiation consisting of subatomic particles, such as electrons, protons, deuterons, and neutrons, as distinguished from electromagnetic radiation. 4, record 1, English, - corpuscular%20radiation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word radiation is commonly used in several distinct although related senses.-First, it is a term for the process by which energy is transferred and is able to exert an effect at a distance without the need for any physical connection between source and receiver. In this broad sense, radiation includes energy transfer both by electromagnetic waves(as in the case of gamma rays, ultra-violet rays or radio waves) and by energetic particles(such as alpha or beta particles emitted from nuclei in the process of radioactive decay). The more precise terms "electromagnetic radiation" and "particulate radiation" differentiate between these two phenomena. 2, record 1, English, - corpuscular%20radiation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement corpusculaire
1, record 1, French, rayonnement%20corpusculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rayonnement particulaire 2, record 1, French, rayonnement%20particulaire
correct, masculine noun
- radiation corpusculaire 3, record 1, French, radiation%20corpusculaire
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayonnement considéré comme formé essentiellement par des particules telles que électrons, protons, neutrons, noyaux. 3, record 1, French, - rayonnement%20corpusculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«rayonnement» : Transport d'énergie et de quantité de mouvement dans le vide ou dans un milieu matériel. On distingue les rayonnements ondulatoires qui ne s'accompagnent pas de transport de matière (ondes élastiques et électromagnétiques) et les rayonnements corpusculaires dans lesquels se propagent des particules douées de masse. 4, record 1, French, - rayonnement%20corpusculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalement, la distinction à faire entre «radiation» et «rayonnement» est la suivante : «radiation» se rapporte à une émission d'énergie, tandis que «rayonnement» se rapporte à son transport, à sa propagation. Le Grand dictionnaire encyclopédique Larousse, cependant, les distingue autrement. 5, record 1, French, - rayonnement%20corpusculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les deux mots «radiation» et «rayonnement» ne représentent pas des notions complètement distinctes; le premier est employé de préférence lorsque l'on considère essentiellement l'aspect corpusculaire, le second désignant surtout l'aspect ondulatoire électromagnétique. Les radiations corpusculaires sont constituées par le mouvement de particules (électrons, protons, neutrons, noyaux) animées de vitesses qui peuvent être très grandes, mais toujours inférieures à la vitesse de la lumière dans le vide. 3, record 1, French, - rayonnement%20corpusculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Meteorología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiación corpuscular
1, record 1, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20corpuscular
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- radiación de partículas 2, record 1, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20de%20part%C3%ADculas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiación formada por partículas, diferente de la radiación electromagnética. 3, record 1, Spanish, - radiaci%C3%B3n%20corpuscular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Electrical Engineering
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electromagnetic radiation
1, record 2, English, electromagnetic%20radiation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EMR 2, record 2, English, EMR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiation made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields and propagated with the speed of light. 3, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word radiation is commonly used in several distinct although related senses. First, it is a term for the process by which energy is transferred and is able to exert an effect at a distance without the need for any physical connection between source and receiver. In this broad sense, radiation includes energy transfer both by electromagnetic waves(as in the case of gamma rays, ultra-violet rays or radio waves) and by energetic particles(such as alpha or beta particles emitted from nuclei in the process of radioactive decay). The more precise terms "electromagnetic radiation" and "particulate radiation" differentiate between these two phenomena. 4, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Electromagnetic radiation differs from other forms, such as alpha radiation, beta radiation and neutron radiation in that photons have zero charge and zero mass. 5, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20radiation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes gamma radiation, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, and radar and radio waves. 3, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20radiation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Électrotechnique
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement électromagnétique
1, record 2, French, rayonnement%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- REM 2, record 2, French, REM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- radiation électromagnétique 3, record 2, French, radiation%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayonnement caractérisé par des ondes électromagnétiques, ou éventuellement par des photons associés. 4, record 2, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gamme des longueurs d'onde des rayonnements électromagnétiques est très étendue depuis les rayons cosmiques jusqu'aux ondes hertziennes en passant par les rayons gamma, les rayons X, la lumière ultraviolette, le visible et l'infrarouge. 5, record 2, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les deux mots «radiation» et «rayonnement» ne représentent pas des notions complètement distinctes; le premier est employé de préférence lorsque l'on considère essentiellement l'aspect corpusculaire, le second désignant surtout l'aspect ondulatoire électromagnétique. 6, record 2, French, - rayonnement%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiación electromagnética
- Electrotecnia
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiación electromagnética
1, record 2, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20electromagn%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stanol
1, record 3, English, stanol
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sitostanol 1, record 3, English, sitostanol
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sterol called sitostanol, also called stanol, is now being used in margarines(Benecol, Take Control). Benecol is derived from pine bark and Take Control from soybeans; both are effective. Studies on stanol margarines have reported lower LDL and total cholesterol with their use, including children with inherited high cholesterol levels, although not all studies are positive. In one 1999 study, sitostanol was significantly effective in reducing cholesterol absorption, but only when it was mixed in a solution containing lecithin. Of concern is the possibility that stanol may block absorption of important fat-soluble nutrients. One study suggested that it may impair absorption of beta carotene and vitamin E but has no effect on vitamins A and D, two other fat soluble vitamins. 1, record 3, English, - stanol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stanol
1, record 3, French, stanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sitostanol 2, record 3, French, sitostanol
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la différence entre les stérols et les stanols? Depuis des décennies, les recherches appuient la capacité des stérols végétaux à réduire le cholestérol sanguin. Les stanols végétaux (ou phytostanols), qui sont formés par l'hydrogénation des stérols végétaux dérivés de la pulpe de bois, sont très peu présents dans le régime alimentaire et n'ont pas été soumis à une recherche aussi intensive. Des essais cliniques indépendants ont montré que les stérols (la forme naturelle et non saturée) et les stanols (la forme hydrogénée et saturée) végétaux sont tout aussi efficaces à réduire le cholestérol et peuvent procurer des bienfaits sur la santé cardiaque. Une étude récente par Jones et al, de l'université McGill, a toutefois révélé que les stérols sont sensiblement plus efficaces que les stanols pour abaisser les taux sanguins de cholestérol total et de cholestérol LDL. 3, record 3, French, - stanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'étude de référence [...] montre une réduction modérée mais significative du LDL-Cholestérol, sur de petits échantillons de populations et sur de brèves périodes de suivi. Nous n'avons pas trouvé d'études de réduction de morbidité et de mortalité concernant les margarines enrichies en stérols ou en stanols. Il convient donc de rester vigilant avant de conseiller ces margarines à nos patients présentant une hypercholestérolémie. 4, record 3, French, - stanol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beta effect
1, record 4, English, beta%20effect
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation of the Coriolis parameter with latitude. 1, record 4, English, - beta%20effect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- effet bêta
1, record 4, French, effet%20b%C3%AAta
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation du paramètre de Coriolis avec la latitude. 1, record 4, French, - effet%20b%C3%AAta
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto beta
1, record 4, Spanish, efecto%20beta
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variación del parámetro de Coriolis con la latitud. 1, record 4, Spanish, - efecto%20beta
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- base-catalyzed formation of an azomethine
1, record 5, English, base%2Dcatalyzed%20formation%20of%20an%20azomethine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A kinetic study of the mechanism of oxidation of Ala-Gly by aqueous chlorine has been carried out... The initial chlorination step shows a small isotope effect. In alkaline medium, two consecutive processes take place : first, the general base-catalyzed formation of an azomethine(beta ca. 0. 27), which has an inverse deuterium solvent isotope effect... 1, record 5, English, - base%2Dcatalyzed%20formation%20of%20an%20azomethine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formation d'un azométhine sous catalyse basique
1, record 5, French, formation%20d%27un%20azom%C3%A9thine%20sous%20catalyse%20basique
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a effectué une étude cinétique du mécanisme d'oxydation des peptides Ala-Gly et Pro-Gly par le chlore en milieu aqueux [...] L'étape de chloration initiale ne présente qu'un faible effet isotopique. En milieu alcalin, il se produit deux processus consécutifs : le premier, la formation d'un azométhine sous catalyse basique générale (beta d'environ 0,27) qui présente un effet isotopique inverse pour le deutérium du solvant [...] 1, record 5, French, - formation%20d%27un%20azom%C3%A9thine%20sous%20catalyse%20basique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atomic Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microsievert
1, record 6, English, microsievert
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common yardstick used to measure radiation is sieverts. One sievert of radiation produces the same effect on living creatures, regardless of the type of ionizing radiation(alpha, beta, or gamma). Smaller units that measure low levels of radiation are expressed in millisieverts(thousandths of a sievert) and microsieverts(millionth of a sievert). 1, record 6, English, - microsievert
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique atomique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microsievert
1, record 6, French, microsievert
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité de mesure la plus commune utilisée pour évaluer le rayonnement est le sievert. Un sievert de radiation produit le même effet sur les créatures vivantes, quel que soit le type de rayonnement ionisant (alpha, bêta ou gamma). Les faibles intensités de rayonnement sont exprimées en millisieverts (millièmes de sievert) et microsieverts (millionièmes de sievert). 1, record 6, French, - microsievert
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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