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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Industrial Ceramics
- Metal Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MXene
1, record 1, English, MXene
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mxenes(pronounced "max-enes") are a novel type of two-dimensional(2D) ceramic material composed of layered nitrides, carbides, or carbonitrides of transition metals. MXenes are notable for their properties that combine aspects of both metals and ceramics. These include excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, heat resistance, easy machinability, and excellent volumetric capacitance, having the highest EMI [electromagnetic interference] shielding effectiveness of all similar synthetic 2D materials, and hydrophobic natures due to various surface functional groups. 1, record 1, English, - MXene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Céramiques industrielles
- Transformation des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MXène
1, record 1, French, MX%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des tendances les plus révolutionnaires en science des matériaux est l'étude des matériaux bidimensionnels (2D), des substances composées d'une seule couche d'atomes. [...] Aujourd'hui, l'attention se tourne vers une nouvelle classe de matériaux 2D connus sous le nom de MXènes (prononcé «Maxènes»), composés principalement de titane et de carbone. [...] Les MXenes offrent une gamme impressionnante de propriétés. Ils se révèlent prometteurs dans des applications telles que le blindage électromagnétique, le stockage d'énergie et les technologies de détection avancées. 1, record 1, French, - MX%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cerámicas industriales
- Transformación de metales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Mxene
1, record 1, Spanish, Mxene
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- MXeno 2, record 1, Spanish, MXeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como una batería, los MXenes pueden almacenar grandes cantidades de energía eléctrica a través de reacciones electroquímicas [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - Mxene
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phase-change microcapsule 1, record 2, English, phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- phase change material capsule 2, record 2, English, phase%20change%20material%20capsule
- PCM capsule 3, record 2, English, PCM%20capsule
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outlast was developed for NASA and is consistently used in maier sports jackets as the material with automatic air-conditioning. Millions of microscopic PCM (phase change material) capsules store warmth during body activity and distribute them in the rest period. They thus ensure reliable temperature management and prevent large temperature fluctuations in the clothing, even when activity levels or the outside temperature vary. 4, record 2, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the encapsulated PCM [phase change material] is heated to the melting point, it absorbs heat energy as it goes from a solid state to a liquid state. This phase change produces a temporary cooling effect in the clothing layers... The heat energy may come from the body(e. g. when the wearer first dons the garment) or from a warm environment. Once the PCM has completely melted, the storage of heat stops. If the PCM garment is worn in a cold environment where the temperature is below the PCM's freezing point, and the fabric temperature drops below this transition temperature, the micro-encapsulated liquid PCM will change back to a solid state, generating heat energy and a temporary warming effect... The developers claim that this heat exchange produces a buffering effect in clothing, minimizing changes in skin temperature and prolonging the thermal comfort of the wearer. 5, record 2, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phase change micro capsule
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microcapsule à changement de phase
1, record 2, French, microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- micro-capsule à changement de phase 2, record 2, French, micro%2Dcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun, obsolete
- capsule à changement de phase 3, record 2, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule [dont la taille varie d'un à plusieurs centaines de microns] absorbant l'excès de chaleur [donc d'énergie] et la conservant jusqu'à ce que la température extérieure baisse [entraînant la fonte de la paraffine contenue dans la capsule et le dégagement de] la chaleur stockée. 3, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les micro-capsules intégrées au cœur de la fibre ou dans les fils [...] sont remplies d'hydrocarbures paraffiniques dont l'état change en fonction de la température du corps passant de l'état solide à l'état liquide. Ultra sensibles, les PCM ou «phase change materials» (matériaux à changement de phase) se liquéfient à + ou - 30° et se solidifient en dessous. C'est en redevenant solides que les PCM libèrent la chaleur corporelle stockée dans les micro-capsules. 4, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Procédé Outlast «Thermal Regulating System», développé pour l'U.S. Air Force et la Nasa en 1988, puis breveté en 1990. 3, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanochemistry
1, record 3, English, mechanochemistry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- machine-phase chemistry 2, record 3, English, machine%2Dphase%20chemistry
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemists typically activate chemical reactions through the application of heat(thermochemistry), light(photochemistry), or electric potential(electrochemistry). An alternative approach, called mechanochemistry, involves activating reactions through the application of mechanical stresses. In this approach specific atoms in a molecule are subjected to external stresses. These stresses deform the molecular geometry in a manner that alters the relative energies of reactants and transition states, thus altering reaction barriers. 3, record 3, English, - mechanochemistry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mécanochimie
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canochimie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les chercheurs s'intéressent aux influences que peut avoir le traitement mécanique sur la réactivité des solides : ainsi une véritable branche scientifique appelée «mécanochimie» est née. La mécanochimie s'intéresse à des disciplines très variées, comme la corrosion des pièces des machines dans les solutions : la dissolution des matériaux constituant ces pièces est grandement accélérée par l'action de friction de la surface du matériau. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canochimie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecanoquímica
1, record 3, Spanish, mecanoqu%C3%ADmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La mecanoquímica es una alternativa energéticamente eficiente que evita el uso de grandes cantidades de disolventes y usa un proceso de molienda de alta frecuencia, mediante diminutas bolas metálicas, para generar las reacciones. La molienda se consigue mediante los impactos intensos de bolitas de acero que son agitadas junto con los reactivos y los catalizadores en un recipiente que vibra con gran rapidez. Las transformaciones químicas se producen en los lugares en que colisionan las bolas, donde el impacto genera puntos localizados de presión y calor significativos durante un instante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - mecanoqu%C3%ADmica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- semi-crystalline polymer
1, record 4, English, semi%2Dcrystalline%20polymer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- semicrystalline polymer 2, record 4, English, semicrystalline%20polymer
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glass transition temperature : Characteristic temperature of transition of an amorphous polymer or of the amorphous part of a semi-crystalline polymer, from a vitreous state to a viscous or caoutchoutic state during a temperature increase. It is measured by an increase of the heat capacity, or the cubic expansion or a decrease of elastic modulus. 3, record 4, English, - semi%2Dcrystalline%20polymer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polymère semi-cristallin
1, record 4, French, polym%C3%A8re%20semi%2Dcristallin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Température de transition vitreuse: Température caractéristique du passage d'un polymère semi-cristallin, d'un état vitreux à un état visqueux ou caoutchoutique lors d'une élévation de température. Elle se mesure par une augmentation de chaleur spécifique, [par le] coefficient de dilatation ou une diminution du module élastique. 1, record 4, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20semi%2Dcristallin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- polímero semicristalino
1, record 4, Spanish, pol%C3%ADmero%20semicristalino
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero que contiene fases cristalinas y amorfas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - pol%C3%ADmero%20semicristalino
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Heat (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heat of transition
1, record 5, English, heat%20of%20transition
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- heat of phase transition 2, record 5, English, heat%20of%20phase%20transition
correct
- transition heat 3, record 5, English, transition%20heat
- transformation heat 3, record 5, English, transformation%20heat
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of heat liberated or absorbed when a substance moves from one state to another or from one form to another. 1, record 5, English, - heat%20of%20transition
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Chimie analytique
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaleur de transition
1, record 5, French, chaleur%20de%20transition
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chaleur de transformation 2, record 5, French, chaleur%20de%20transformation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité de chaleur dégagée ou absorbée lorsqu'une substance passe d'un état à un autre ou d'une forme à une autre. 3, record 5, French, - chaleur%20de%20transition
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
- Química analítica
- Calor (Física)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- calor de transición
1, record 5, Spanish, calor%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- calor de transformación 1, record 5, Spanish, calor%20de%20transformaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de calor liberado o absorbido al cambiar una substancia de estado o de una forma a otra. 2, record 5, Spanish, - calor%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lasers and Masers
- Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-radiative tansition
1, record 6, English, non%2Dradiative%20tansition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a ruby laser, a rod of ruby is irradiated with the intense flash of light from xenon-filled flashtubes. Light in the green and blue regions of the spectrum is absorbed by chromium ions, raising the energy of electrons of the ions from the ground state level to one of the broad F bands of levels. Electrons in the F bands rapidly undergo non-radiative transitions to the two metastable E levels. A non-radiative transition does not result in the emission of light; the energy released in the transition is dissipated as heat in the ruby crystal. 2, record 6, English, - non%2Dradiative%20tansition
Record 6, Key term(s)
- non radiative transition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Masers et lasers
- Optique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- transition non radiative
1, record 6, French, transition%20non%20radiative
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- transition non-radiative 2, record 6, French, transition%20non%2Dradiative
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La possibilité du phénomène laser et d'émission éventuelle d'un rayon laser sont liées aux conditions suivantes : Existence d'un milieu (dans le cas du gyromètre laser, c'est un gaz) possédant au moins trois niveaux d'énergie [...]. Existence d'un procédé, dit de pompage, impliquant un apport d'énergie faisant passer un grand nombre d'électrons du niveau E0) au niveau E [indice 2. Dans le cas des gyromètres laser, le pompage est obtenu par voie électrique [...]. Existence d'un phénomène de résonance correspondant à des ondes lumineuses [...] Dans le cas des gyromètres laser, une cavité résonnante est formée par un ensemble de miroirs de haute qualité. Ces conditions étant remplies, le phénomène suivant peut intervenir : passage d'un grand nombre d'électrons, de E0 en E2, sous l'influence du pompage; passage, sans émission de rayonnement, d'un grand nombre d'électrons de E2 vers E1; la transition est dite non radiative; [...] 1, record 6, French, - transition%20non%20radiative
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Arc Welding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pulsed spray welding
1, record 7, English, pulsed%20spray%20welding
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any arc welding method in which the current is pulsed to utilize the advantages of the spray mode of metal transfer at average currents equal to or less than the globular to spray transition current. [Definition standardized by the AWS.] 2, record 7, English, - pulsed%20spray%20welding
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pulsed spray welding is a variation of the MIG welding process that is capable of all-position welding at higher energy levels than short circuiting arc welding. The power source provides two current levels; a steady "background" level, which is too low to produce spray transfer; and a "pulsed peak" current, which is superimposed upon the background current at a regulated interval. The pulse peak is well above the transition current, and usually one drop is transferred during each pulse. The combination of the two levels of current produces a steady arc with axial spray transfer at effective welding currents below those required for conventional spray arc welding. Because the heat input is lower, this variation in operation is capable of welding thinner sections than are practical with the conventional spray transfer. 3, record 7, English, - pulsed%20spray%20welding
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pulsed spray welding: term standardized by the American Welding Society (AWS). 4, record 7, English, - pulsed%20spray%20welding
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Soudage à l'arc
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- soudage par pulvérisation en mode pulsé
1, record 7, French, soudage%20par%20pulv%C3%A9risation%20en%20mode%20puls%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- condensation process
1, record 8, English, condensation%20process
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloud formation makes the convection process visible. An unstable atmospheric column will lead to updrafts. If the air below is moist, the updraft will lead to condensation into droplets. The condensation process accelerates the updraft owing to the release of latent heat. Examples are the various types of cumulus clouds (e.g., cumulus, cumulus congestus, cumulonimbus). 2, record 8, English, - condensation%20process
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
condensation. Phase transition from gas to liquid, accompanied by release of heat. In meteorology, condensation(the opposite of evaporation) usually refers to the method by which water vapor becomes a liquid. 2, record 8, English, - condensation%20process
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- processus de condensation
1, record 8, French, processus%20de%20condensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour que le nuage se développe encore, les étages moyen et supérieur de la troposphère doivent être instables. La chaleur latente libérée par le processus de condensation va accroître cette instabilité en réchauffant l'air ascendant. 1, record 8, French, - processus%20de%20condensation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-12-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- co-fusion 1, record 9, English, co%2Dfusion
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Co-prefix 1 : with : together... Fusion la : the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat :transition of a substance from a solid to a liquid : melting. WEB 1, record 9, English, - co%2Dfusion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cofusion
1, record 9, French, cofusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fusion simultanée de plusieurs constituants. 2, record 9, French, - cofusion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cubic expansion 1, record 10, English, cubic%20expansion
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Characteristic temperature of transition of an amorphous polymer or of the amorphous part of a semi-crystalline polymer, from a vitreous state to a viscous or caoutchoutic state during a temperature increase. It is measured by an increase of the heat capacity, or the cubic expansion or a decrease of elastic modulus. 1, record 10, English, - cubic%20expansion
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de dilatation
1, record 10, French, coefficient%20de%20dilatation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Température caractéristique du passage d'un polymère semi-cristallin, d'un état vitreux à un état visqueux ou caoutchoutique lors d'une élévation de température. Elle se mesure par une augmentation de chaleur spécifique, [par le] coefficient de dilatation ou une diminution du module élastique. 1, record 10, French, - coefficient%20de%20dilatation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- continuous transition
1, record 11, English, continuous%20transition
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- second-order transition 1, record 11, English, second%2Dorder%20transition
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Phase transitions.... In a continuous transition, entropy changes continuously, and hence the growth of order below Tc is also continuous. There is no latent heat involved in a continuous transition. 1, record 11, English, - continuous%20transition
Record 11, Key term(s)
- continuous phase transition
- second-order phase transition
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- transition du deuxième ordre
1, record 11, French, transition%20du%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20ordre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- changement de phase de deuxième ordre 2, record 11, French, changement%20de%20phase%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20ordre
correct, masculine noun
- changement de phase de deuxième espèce 2, record 11, French, changement%20de%20phase%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20esp%C3%A8ce
correct, masculine noun
- changement d'état de seconde espèce 3, record 11, French, changement%20d%27%C3%A9tat%20de%20seconde%20esp%C3%A8ce
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Changements de phase. (...) P. Ehrenfest proposa, en 1933, d'appeler transitions du premier ordre les transitions s'accompagnant de discontinuités dans les grandeurs physiques, comme l'entropie, qui sont reliées à des dérivées premières de l'énergie libre, et transitions du deuxième ordre les transitions s'accompagnant de discontinuités dans les grandeurs physiques, comme la chaleur spécifique, qui sont reliées à des dérivées seconde de l'énergie libre, les dérivées premières étant continues. 1, record 11, French, - transition%20du%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20ordre
Record 11, Key term(s)
- transition de phase du deuxième ordre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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