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DISSOLVED INORGANIC MATTER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biochemical oxygen demand
1, record 1, English, biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BOD 1, record 1, English, BOD
correct, see observation, standardized
- B.O.D. 2, record 1, English, B%2EO%2ED%2E
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biological oxygen demand 3, record 1, English, biological%20oxygen%20demand
correct, see observation
- BOD 3, record 1, English, BOD
correct, see observation
- BOD 3, record 1, English, BOD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mass concentration of dissolved oxygen consumed under specified conditions by the biological oxidation of organic and/or inorganic matter in water. 4, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biochemical oxygen demand; biological oxygen demand; BOD; B.O.D.: [These terms and abbreviations can also refer] to a chemical procedure for determining this amount. This is not a precise quantitative test, although it is widely used as an indication of the organic quality of water. The BOD value is most commonly expressed in milligrams of oxygen consumed per litre of sample during 5 days of incubation at 20 °C and is often used as a robust surrogate of the degree of organic pollution of water. ... BOD can be used as a gauge of the effectiveness of wastewater treatment plants. ... BOD is similar in function to chemical oxygen demand (COD), in that both measure the amount of organic compounds in water. However, COD is less specific, since it measures everything that can be chemically oxidized, rather than just levels of biologically active organic matter. 2, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A 5-day BOD is written BOD5. (The subscripted number represents the number of days over which measurements are taken.) 5, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
biochemical oxygen demand; BOD: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 6, record 1, English, - biochemical%20oxygen%20demand
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- demande biochimique en oxygène
1, record 1, French, demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DBO 2, record 1, French, DBO
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- demande biologique en oxygène 3, record 1, French, demande%20biologique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, French, DBO
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, French, DBO
- demande biochimique d'oxygène 4, record 1, French, demande%20biochimique%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
see observation, feminine noun
- D.B.O. 5, record 1, French, D%2EB%2EO%2E
see observation, feminine noun
- DBO 6, record 1, French, DBO
see observation, feminine noun
- D.B.O. 5, record 1, French, D%2EB%2EO%2E
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentration en masse de l'oxygène dissous consommé dans des conditions définies par l'oxydation biologique des matières organiques et/ou inorganiques contenues dans l'eau. 7, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La quantité d'oxygène nécessaire pour oxyder les matières organiques (biodégradables) par voie biologique (oxydation des matières organiques biodégradables par des bactéries) [...] permet d'évaluer la fraction biodégradable de la charge polluante carbonée des eaux usées. Elle est en général calculée au bout de 5 jours à 20 °C et dans le noir. On parle alors de "DBO5". 3, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DBO5 : La demande biochimique en oxygène après (ou à) 5 jours. Le chiffre s'écrit habituellement en indice (DBO5). 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
demande biochimique en oxygène; demande biologique en oxygène; demande biochimique d'oxygène; DBO; D.B.O. : Ces termes et abréviations peuvent également désigner la procédure servant à calculer la quantité d'oxygène en question. 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
La DBO sert d'indice de pollution de l'eau. 8, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
demande biochimique en oxygène; DBO : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 9, record 1, French, - demande%20biochimique%20en%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- demanda bioquímica de oxígeno
1, record 1, Spanish, demanda%20bioqu%C3%ADmica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DBO 1, record 1, Spanish, DBO
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- demanda biológica de oxígeno 2, record 1, Spanish, demanda%20biol%C3%B3gica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
correct, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, Spanish, DBO
correct, feminine noun
- DBO 3, record 1, Spanish, DBO
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concentración en masa del oxígeno disuelto, consumido bajo condiciones específicas, por la oxidación biológica de la materia orgánica e/o inorgánica contenida en el agua. 4, record 1, Spanish, - demanda%20bioqu%C3%ADmica%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- total inorganic carbon
1, record 2, English, total%20inorganic%20carbon
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the carbon in inorganic matter which is dissolved and suspended in water. 1, record 2, English, - total%20inorganic%20carbon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
total inorganic carbon: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - total%20inorganic%20carbon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carbone inorganique total
1, record 2, French, carbone%20inorganique%20total
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout le carbone présent dans la matière inorganique qui est dissoute et en suspension dans l'eau. 1, record 2, French, - carbone%20inorganique%20total
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbone inorganique total : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - carbone%20inorganique%20total
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbono inorgánico total
1, record 2, Spanish, carbono%20inorg%C3%A1nico%20total
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todo el carbono en el material inorgánico, que esté disuelto y suspendido en el agua. 1, record 2, Spanish, - carbono%20inorg%C3%A1nico%20total
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dissolved inorganic matter
1, record 3, English, dissolved%20inorganic%20matter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - dissolved%20inorganic%20matter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matières inorganiques dissoutes
1, record 3, French, mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques%20dissoutes
feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - mati%C3%A8res%20inorganiques%20dissoutes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- petrification
1, record 4, English, petrification
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- petrifaction 2, record 4, English, petrifaction
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of fossilization whereby organic matter is converted into a stony substance by the infiltration of water containing dissolved inorganic matter... which replaces the original organic materials, sometimes retaining the structure. 3, record 4, English, - petrification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Petrifaction produces] mineralized plant remains. They result when the wood or other structure is preserved by deposition of mineral material such as silica, pyrite, or calcium carbonate (calcite) along the cell walls. ... the internal structure of the plant can be studied. 4, record 4, English, - petrification
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pétrification
1, record 4, French, p%C3%A9trification
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- minéralisation 2, record 4, French, min%C3%A9ralisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation (de structures organiques) par imprégnation de composés minéraux (silice, carbonate de calcium ...). 3, record 4, French, - p%C3%A9trification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suivant la nature du milieu, la minéralisation peut conduire à des fossiles de nature bien différente : siliceux, calcaires, magnésiens (coal-balls de la houille), pyriteux, talqueux ou charbonneux. [...] les végétaux silicifiés (tiges, troncs, racines) sont toujours admirablement conservés et leur tissus peuvent être étudiées au microscope comme ceux des plantes actuelles. 2, record 4, French, - p%C3%A9trification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La pétrification de certains organismes permet leur fossilisation. 3, record 4, French, - p%C3%A9trification
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- petrificación
1, record 4, Spanish, petrificaci%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
Transformación en piedra. 1, record 4, Spanish, - petrificaci%C3%B3n
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