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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overoxygenation
1, record 1, English, overoxygenation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- over-oxygenation 2, record 1, English, over%2Doxygenation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An overoxygenation of a zone or of a medium may indeed cause an activation of combustion phenomena, resulting in a degradation of some materials such as electric motors. 1, record 1, English, - overoxygenation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- suroxygénation
1, record 1, French, suroxyg%C3%A9nation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus de son utilisation dans des réacteurs biologiques proprement dits sous oxygène (éventuellement associés à des réacteurs travaillant à l'air atmosphérique), l'oxygène pur peut être mis en œuvre à des seules fins de suroxygénation. 2, record 1, French, - suroxyg%C3%A9nation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics
1, record 2, English, Euro%2DMediterranean%20Centre%20on%20Insular%20Coastal%20Dynamics
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ICoD 1, record 2, English, ICoD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Marine Contamination Hazards 1, record 2, English, Euro%2DMediterranean%20Centre%20on%20Marine%20Contamination%20Hazards
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics-(ICoD) forms part of a network of specialised Centres pertaining to the Open Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe on Major Natural and Technological Hazards. While the majority of the specialised Centres belonging to the OPA specialise in dealing with geomorphological disasters, those based in Malta and Monaco address marine-related issues. ICoD was established in 1988 within the framework of the "Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Marine Contamination Hazards" where it initially addressed marine degradation in general; it has subsequently re-oriented its objectives and activities towards a greater focus on the interactive processes which occur at the coastal zone and in particular, of insular areas. 1, record 2, English, - Euro%2DMediterranean%20Centre%20on%20Insular%20Coastal%20Dynamics
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Centre euro-méditerranéen d'étude de la dynamique côtière insulaire
1, record 2, French, Centre%20euro%2Dm%C3%A9diterran%C3%A9en%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20de%20la%20dynamique%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20insulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICoD 1, record 2, French, ICoD
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Ecosistemas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Euromediterráneo sobre Dinámica Costera Insular
1, record 2, Spanish, Centro%20Euromediterr%C3%A1neo%20sobre%20Din%C3%A1mica%20Costera%20Insular
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ICoD 1, record 2, Spanish, ICoD
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cold blow
1, record 3, English, cold%20blow
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The introduction of cool wash liquor to the bottom zone of a Kamyr continuous digester in order to cool the pulp going to the discharge devices. This eliminates fiber degradation if blown at higher digester temperature. 2, record 3, English, - cold%20blow
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brassage par recirculation
1, record 3, French, brassage%20par%20recirculation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- procédé à froid 2, record 3, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20froid
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant de vidanger le lessiveur, on procède à une agitation par injection de vapeur («steam stripping, shake-up steaming») qui dure une quinzaine de minutes et qui facilite la vidange du lessiveur du fait du brassage de la masse de copeaux et de lessive. Cette pratique a toutefois l'inconvénient d'abaisser les propriétés mécaniques de la pâte. Une autre technique consiste à effectuer un brassage par recirculation («sluicing, cold blow») d'une partie de la liqueur résiduaire («black liquor, spent liquor»), évacuée par le robinet purgeur («blow-off cock, blow-off valve») situé au bas du lessiveur. La liqueur noire injectée dilue la pâte en même temps qu'elle la refroidit. 1, record 3, French, - brassage%20par%20recirculation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-01-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Food Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fluidized zone mixer
1, record 4, English, fluidized%20zone%20mixer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluidized zone mixers are capable of preparing a homogenous mix independent of particle size, shape or density. The unique agitation ensures rapid yet gentle blending, short mixing cycles, low operating costs, minimal product degradation and one of the highest production capacities of any mixer type. 1, record 4, English, - fluidized%20zone%20mixer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mélangeur industriel à lit fluidisé
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9langeur%20industriel%20%C3%A0%20lit%20fluidis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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 degradation
1, record 5, English, zone%20of%20degradation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- degradation zone 2, record 5, English, degradation%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%20degradation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de dégradation
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9gradation
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 située en aval d'un rejet d'eaux usées dans laquelle s'effectue la première phase de dégradation de la matière organique. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20d%C3%A9gradation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de degradación
1, record 5, Spanish, zona%20de%20degradaci%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
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 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20degradaci%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
- clear water zone
1, record 6, English, clear%20water%20zone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - clear%20water%20zone
Record 6, Key term(s)
- clear-water zone
- clearwater zone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone d'eau limpide
1, record 6, French, zone%20d%27eau%20limpide
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 où le cours d'eau, suite à une récupération quasi totale, recouvre ses caractéristiques initiales. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20d%27eau%20limpide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de agua limpia
1, record 6, Spanish, zona%20de%20agua%20limpia
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 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 6, Spanish, - zona%20de%20agua%20limpia
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
- zone of recovery
1, record 7, English, zone%20of%20recovery
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- recovery zone 2, record 7, English, recovery%20zone
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - zone%20of%20recovery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone de récupération
1, record 7, French, zone%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
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 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 7, French, - zone%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de recuperación
1, record 7, Spanish, zona%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n
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 de apariencia más favorable caracterizada por la reaparición gradual de oxígeno disuelto y por la disminución de los sólidos orgánicos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - zona%20de%20recuperaci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carbon preference index
1, record 8, English, carbon%20preference%20index
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Carbon Preferential Index 2, record 8, English, Carbon%20Preferential%20Index
- odd-even preference 3, record 8, English, odd%2Deven%20preference
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the amounts of odd-carbon n-alkanes to those of even-carbon n-alkanes. 4, record 8, English, - carbon%20preference%20index
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbon Preference Index (CPI). Generally the ratio of abundance of odd over even carbon number paraffins, specifically calculated over the C24-C34 range. Hydrocarbons derived predominantly from terrestrial sources and/or at low maturity exhibit a predominance of odd-numbered alkanes (resulting in a high CPI); this feature disappears with increasing maturation level (CPI approaches 1.0). 5, record 8, English, - carbon%20preference%20index
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... case studies show that in ancient detrital sediment the predominance of the original odd n-alkanes of high molecular weight is preserved mainly in relatively shallow shales and silts, where degradation of kerogen has not yet started... With increasing maturity, and odd-even preference(also known as CPI : carbon preference index) of about 5 : 1 in shallow detrital material is reduced to around unity in the zone of oil formation, as a result of thermal degradation and the introduction of new alkanes, which dilutes the original odd-even predominance. 3, record 8, English, - carbon%20preference%20index
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- indice préférentiel du carbone
1, record 8, French, indice%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20du%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CPI 2, record 8, French, CPI
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient des alcanes en chaîne droite ayant un nombre impair d'atomes de carbone et des alcanes en chaîne droite ayant un nombre pair d'atomes de carbone. 1, record 8, French, - indice%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel%20du%20carbone
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-06-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- anthropozoic 1, record 9, English, anthropozoic
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the last decades, the combination of an exponentially growing anthropozoic pressure(human and livestock populations) on the land, with prolonged drought periods has resulted in crop expansion over rangelands, a reduction of length of the fallow periods and severe degradation of savannahs in the Sahel zone(Le Houérou, 1989). 1, record 9, English, - anthropozoic
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- anthropozoïque
1, record 9, French, anthropozo%C3%AFque
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de facteurs ou d'influences biotiques sous la dépendance de l'homme et des animaux domestiques. 1, record 9, French, - anthropozo%C3%AFque
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La garrigue provient de la dégradation anthropozoïque de la chênaie primitive (coupes abusives, pâture, incendies répétés). 1, record 9, French, - anthropozo%C3%AFque
Record 9, Key term(s)
- facteur anthropozoïque
- facteurs anthropozoïques
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Pulp and Paper
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cold-blow pump
1, record 10, English, cold%2Dblow%20pump
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cold blow : the introduction of cool wash liquor to the bottom zone of a Kamyr continuous digester in order to cool the pulp going to the discharge devices. This eliminates fiber degradation if blown at higher digester temperature. 2, record 10, English, - cold%2Dblow%20pump
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Pâtes et papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pompe de refroidissement
1, record 10, French, pompe%20de%20refroidissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pompe servant à acheminer un agent de refroidissement, notamment de la liqueur résiduaire, pour refroidir la pâte à la sortie du lessiveur. 1, record 10, French, - pompe%20de%20refroidissement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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