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INORGANIC FORM [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- disinfection by-product
1, record 1, English, disinfection%20by%2Dproduct
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DBP 2, record 1, English, DBP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- disinfection byproduct 3, record 1, English, disinfection%20byproduct
correct
- DBP 4, record 1, English, DBP
correct
- DBP 4, record 1, English, DBP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disinfection byproducts are chemical, organic and inorganic substances that can form during a reaction of a disinfectant with naturally present organic matter in the water. 5, record 1, English, - disinfection%20by%2Dproduct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Traitement des eaux
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-produit de désinfection
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dproduit%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SPD 2, record 1, French, SPD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-produits de désinfection sont des substances chimiques, organiques et inorganiques, qui peuvent être formées lors de la réaction d'un désinfectant avec de la matière organique présente dans l'eau. 3, record 1, French, - sous%2Dproduit%20de%20d%C3%A9sinfection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Thermal Insulation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wood-cement board
1, record 2, English, wood%2Dcement%20board
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wood cement board 2, record 2, English, wood%20cement%20board
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A panel material where wood, usually in the form of excelsior, is bonded with inorganic cement. 3, record 2, English, - wood%2Dcement%20board
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Isolation thermique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibragglo
1, record 2, French, fibragglo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- panneau fibragglo 2, record 2, French, panneau%20fibragglo
pleonasm, masculine noun
- panneau de fibragglo 3, record 2, French, panneau%20de%20fibragglo
pleonasm, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau de fibre de bois agglomérée, utilisé dans la construction et l'isolation 4, record 2, French, - fibragglo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydrogen fluoride
1, record 3, English, hydrogen%20fluoride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula HF which appears under the form of a colorless, fuming gas or liquid, is very soluble in water, is derived by distillation from the reaction product of calcium fluoride and sulfuric acid, also from fluosilicic acid, and is used as a catalyst in alkylation, isomerization, condensation, dehydration, and polymerization reactions, as a fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic reactions, in the production of fluorine and aluminum fluoride, as an additive in liquid rocket propellants and in the refining of uranium. 2, record 3, English, - hydrogen%20fluoride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "hydrofluoric acid", which is hydrogen fluoride in aqueous solution. 2, record 3, English, - hydrogen%20fluoride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fluorure d'hydrogène
1, record 3, French, fluorure%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluoruro de hidrógeno
1, record 3, Spanish, fluoruro%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- magnesium oxide
1, record 4, English, magnesium%20oxide
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- magnesia 2, record 4, English, magnesia
correct
- calcined brucite 3, record 4, English, calcined%20brucite
correct
- calcined magnesia 4, record 4, English, calcined%20magnesia
correct
- calcined magnesite 3, record 4, English, calcined%20magnesite
correct
- magnesia usta 5, record 4, English, magnesia%20usta
correct
- Magcal 6, record 4, English, Magcal
correct
- maglite 6, record 4, English, maglite
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula MgO which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, alkaline powder, either light or heavy depending upon whether it is prepared by heating magnesium carbonate or the basic magnesium carbonate, is slightly soluble in water, soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions, insoluble in alcohol, combines with water to form magnesium hydroxide, occurs naturally as the mineral periclase, is derived(1) by calcining magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide,(2) by treating magnesium chloride with lime and heating or by heating it in air,(3) from seawater via the hydroxide, and is used as an inorganic rubber accelerator, a polycrystalline ceramic for aircraft windshields, in refractories, especially for steel furnace linings, for electrical insulation, in fertilizers, oxychloride and oxysulfate cements, paper manufacture, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, semiconductors, for the removal of sulfur dioxide from stack gases and as a feed additive and in the food industry(mainly for the deacidification of butter, cooa, and some canned or frozen foods). 7, record 4, English, - magnesium%20oxide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Two forms are produced, one termed "Light," a fluffy material prepared by a relatively low-temperature dehydration of the hydroxide, the other termed "Heavy," a dense material made by high-temperature furnacing of the oxide after it has been formed from the carbonate or hydroxide. 7, record 4, English, - magnesium%20oxide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Akri-Mag; Anima; Granmag; Magchem 100; Magox; Magox 85; Marmag; Oxymag; seawater magnesia. 7, record 4, English, - magnesium%20oxide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- oxyde de magnésium
1, record 4, French, oxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- magnésie 2, record 4, French, magn%C3%A9sie
correct, feminine noun
- magnésie calcinée 3, record 4, French, magn%C3%A9sie%20calcin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poudre alcaline blanche utilisée principalement pour désacidifier le beurre, le cacao, certaines denrées en boîte ou congelées. 4, record 4, French, - oxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[On distingue notamment la] magnésie calcinée légère, ou magnésie française, et la magnésie calcinée lourde, ou magnésie anglaise [...] 5, record 4, French, - oxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : MgO 6, record 4, French, - oxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- magnesia
1, record 4, Spanish, magnesia
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- óxido magnésico 1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20magn%C3%A9sico
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lithium bromide
1, record 5, English, lithium%20bromide
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inorganic compound which appears under the form of white, cubic, deliquescent crystals or as a white to pinkish-white granular powder, is odourless, has a sharp bitter taste, is very soluble in water, alcohol and ether, is slightly soluble in pyridine, is soluble in methanol, acetone and glycol, is derived by reaction of hydrobromic acid with lithium carbonate, and is used in pharmaceuticals, in medicine(as a sedative), in air-conditioning systems(as a humectant), in batteries, as a drying agent and as a low-temperature heat-exchanger. 2, record 5, English, - lithium%20bromide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: LiBr or BrLi 2, record 5, English, - lithium%20bromide
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Machines frigorifiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bromure de lithium
1, record 5, French, bromure%20de%20lithium
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique utilisé dans l'industrie pharmaceutique et comme humectant dans les systèmes de conditionnement de l'air. 2, record 5, French, - bromure%20de%20lithium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : LiBr ou BrLi 2, record 5, French, - bromure%20de%20lithium
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Máquinas frigoríficas
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromuro de litio
1, record 5, Spanish, bromuro%20de%20litio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo cristalino delicuescente, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Poco tóxico. 2, record 5, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20litio
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: LiBr o BrLi 3, record 5, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20litio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydrogensulfate
1, record 6, English, hydrogensulfate
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hydrogen sulfate 1, record 6, English, hydrogen%20sulfate
correct, see observation
- acid sulfate 1, record 6, English, acid%20sulfate
former designation, correct
- bisulfate 2, record 6, English, bisulfate
former designation, correct
- acid sulphate 3, record 6, English, acid%20sulphate
former designation, avoid
- bisulphate 1, record 6, English, bisulphate
former designation, avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monovalent anion from sulfuric acid; generic name for salts and esters such as sodium hydrogensulfate for NaHSO4 and methyl hydrogen sulfate for CH3HSO4. 1, record 6, English, - hydrogensulfate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrogensulfate :form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for inorganic compounds, for example salts. 1, record 6, English, - hydrogensulfate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hydrogen sulfate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for organic compounds, for example esters. 1, record 6, English, - hydrogensulfate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: HSO4(1-) 1, record 6, English, - hydrogensulfate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénosulfate
1, record 6, French, hydrog%C3%A9nosulfate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- sulfate acide 2, record 6, French, sulfate%20acide
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- bisulfate 3, record 6, French, bisulfate
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anion monovalent tiré de l'acide sulfurique; nom générique des sels et des esters, par exemple hydrogénosulfate de sodium NaHSO4 et CH3-SO4-CH3. 1, record 6, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nosulfate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrogénosulfate : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée), pour nommer les composés organiques (esters) et les composés inorganiques (sels). 1, record 6, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nosulfate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : HSO4(1-) 1, record 6, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nosulfate
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bisulfato
1, record 6, Spanish, bisulfato
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: HSO4(1-) 2, record 6, Spanish, - bisulfato
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-04-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Applications of Electronics
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tetrabismuth trigermanium dodecaoxide
1, record 7, English, tetrabismuth%20trigermanium%20dodecaoxide
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- bismuth germanate 2, record 7, English, bismuth%20germanate
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crystalline form of an inorganic oxide with cubic eulytine structure, colorless, transparent, and insoluble in water. 4, record 7, English, - tetrabismuth%20trigermanium%20dodecaoxide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bismuth Germanate ... also called BGO, is a high Z, high density scintillation material. Due to the high atomic number of bismuth (83) and its high density, BGO is a very efficient gamma-ray absorber. 3, record 7, English, - tetrabismuth%20trigermanium%20dodecaoxide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bismuth germanate: a commercial name. 1, record 7, English, - tetrabismuth%20trigermanium%20dodecaoxide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Bi4Ge3O12 5, record 7, English, - tetrabismuth%20trigermanium%20dodecaoxide
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Applications de l'électronique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tétrabismuth trigermanium dodécaoxyde
1, record 7, French, t%C3%A9trabismuth%20trigermanium%20dod%C3%A9caoxyde
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- germanate de bismuth 2, record 7, French, germanate%20de%20bismuth
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- BGO 3, record 7, French, BGO
masculine noun
- BGO 3, record 7, French, BGO
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le germanate de bismuth (BGO) [...] sert de substrat à la prochaine génération de disques laser pour le stockage en mémoire des données générées sur la super-autoroute de l'information. 4, record 7, French, - t%C3%A9trabismuth%20trigermanium%20dod%C3%A9caoxyde
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
EUROGAM était constitué de détecteurs au germanium entourés d'enceintes en germanate de bismuth (BGO) qui assurent avec une grande efficacité le rejet des rayonnements gamma parasites diffusés par effet Compton. 5, record 7, French, - t%C3%A9trabismuth%20trigermanium%20dod%C3%A9caoxyde
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
germanate de bismuth : nom commercial. 1, record 7, French, - t%C3%A9trabismuth%20trigermanium%20dod%C3%A9caoxyde
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Bi4Ge3O12 6, record 7, French, - t%C3%A9trabismuth%20trigermanium%20dod%C3%A9caoxyde
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-07-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
- Economic Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mineral resource
1, record 8, English, mineral%20resource
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of natural, solid, inorganic or fossilized organic material in or on the earth's crust in such form or quantity and of such a grade or quality that is has reasonable prospects for economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, geological characteristics and continuity of a mineral resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge. 1, record 8, English, - mineral%20resource
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
- Géologie économique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ressource minérale
1, record 8, French, ressource%20min%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- richesse minérale 2, record 8, French, richesse%20min%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une concentration ou une présence de matière naturelle, solide, inorganique ou organique fossilisée se trouvant dans ou sur l'écorce terrestre, d'une telle forme ou quantité et d'une telle teneur ou qualité qu'il existe un bon potentiel pour une extraction exploitable. 3, record 8, French, - ressource%20min%C3%A9rale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la différence entre une «réserve» et une «ressource» est [...] que l'extraction des réserves est viable sur le plan économique, alors que ce n'est pas le cas pour les ressources. Ainsi, une ressource minérale (contrairement à une réserve minérale) n'a pas démontré sa viabilité économique et pourrait ne pas être viable sur le plan économique à l'heure actuelle. 4, record 8, French, - ressource%20min%C3%A9rale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-07-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- organolead
1, record 9, English, organolead
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- organolead compound 2, record 9, English, organolead%20compound
correct
- organo-lead compound 3, record 9, English, organo%2Dlead%20compound
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In contaminated media, transformation of organoleads, especially tetraethyllead, into inorganic form is achieved by stimulation of indigenous microbial populations. 4, record 9, English, - organolead
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- organoplomb
1, record 9, French, organoplomb
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- composé d'organoplomb 1, record 9, French, compos%C3%A9%20d%27organoplomb
correct, masculine noun
- composé d'organo-plomb 1, record 9, French, compos%C3%A9%20d%27organo%2Dplomb
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- composé organoplombique 2, record 9, French, compos%C3%A9%20organoplombique
masculine noun
- organoplombique 3, record 9, French, organoplombique
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé organique renfermant au moins une liaison carbone-plomb. 4, record 9, French, - organoplomb
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce sont en général des dérivés du plomb [IV] comme le tétra-éthyl plomb. 4, record 9, French, - organoplomb
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Soil Science
- Mineralogy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mineralization
1, record 10, English, mineralization
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of an element from an organic form to an inorganic state as a result of microbial decomposition. 2, record 10, English, - mineralization
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Science du sol
- Minéralogie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- minéralisation
1, record 10, French, min%C3%A9ralisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion, à l'intérieur du sol, de substances organiques en substances minérales sous l'effet de la décomposition microbienne. 2, record 10, French, - min%C3%A9ralisation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Ciencia del suelo
- Mineralogía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- mineralización
1, record 10, Spanish, mineralizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso edáfico, fundamentalmente biológico, de transformación de residuos animales y vegetales en sustancias minerales inorgánicas sencillas y solubles. 2, record 10, Spanish, - mineralizaci%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Marine Biology
- Ship Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- microfouling
1, record 11, English, microfouling
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- marine microfouling 2, record 11, English, marine%20microfouling
correct
- slime fouling 3, record 11, English, slime%20fouling
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marine biofilm : how quickly does it form? Immediately, when a surface is immersed in the sea, a conditioning film of organic molecules forms. This begins after a few seconds of immersion and is considered as molecular fouling. In the hours and days that follow, bacteria colonise the surface and micro colonies occur. These colonies spread outwards and upwards to form irregular structures. At this stage other microfouling appear, e. g. microalgae and fungi... The biofilm then matures and new species enter and grow, organic and inorganic debris is incorporated and solute gradients develop leading to a special heterogeneity. At this point three things can occur : The biofilm may slough off due the hydrodynamics of the environment; Organisms may begin to graze on the biofilm; Larger organisms such as algae and molluscs may establish on it, this is macrofouling. 4, record 11, English, - microfouling
Record 11, Key term(s)
- micro fouling
- micro-fouling
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biologie marine
- Entretien des navires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- microsalissure
1, record 11, French, microsalissure
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- microsalissure marine 2, record 11, French, microsalissure%20marine
proposal, feminine noun
- microfouling 3, record 11, French, microfouling
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les salissures sont surtout d'ordre biologique et l'on parle de biosalissures. Selon la taille des organismes on distingue les : -microsalissures : bactéries et algues unicellulaires, larves, [...] qui forment le «voile biologique»; - macrosalissures : algues pluricellulaires, mollusques fixés, larves, vers, crustacés (balanes et autres), qui ne s'installent que lorsque le substrat est déjà colonisé par les microsalissures. 4, record 11, French, - microsalissure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microsalissure : terme généralement employé au pluriel. 2, record 11, French, - microsalissure
Record 11, Key term(s)
- microsalissures marines
- microsalissures
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- biocomposite
1, record 12, English, biocomposite
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- bio-composite 2, record 12, English, bio%2Dcomposite
correct, noun
- biocomposite material 3, record 12, English, biocomposite%20material
correct
- bio-composite material 4, record 12, English, bio%2Dcomposite%20material
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By combining proteins from viruses with inorganic elements commonly used as semiconductors, the UT Austin research team produced hybrid materials called electronic biocomposite materials. Biocomposite materials exist in nature in the form of such substances as shell and bone. By extending the processes that result in naturally occurring biocomposites to substances commonly used in construction of electronic components, the scientists said they are paving the way for development of a host of technological marvels-potential building blocks for transistors, wires, connectors, sensors and computer chips far smaller than anything manufactured so far. 5, record 12, English, - biocomposite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Most people don’t think of paper as a construction material, but there are a surprising number of applications for paper in construction. Not only do many materials arrive at construction sites packaged in cardboard, but paper is also a component in wallboard, finish material such as environ biocomposite (made of soybean and newsprint fibers), roofing paper, paneling (such as gridcore ...), and flooring. 6, record 12, English, - biocomposite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Many architects and designers are creating winning ideas with our biocomposite materials and design innovations ... We are committed to offering architects, designers and builders the materials they require to accomplish their goals - attractive, high performance environmental materials that are cost effective. 7, record 12, English, - biocomposite
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Techniques industrielles
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- biocomposite
1, record 12, French, biocomposite
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- matériau biocomposite 2, record 12, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20biocomposite
correct, masculine noun
- bio-composite 3, record 12, French, bio%2Dcomposite
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bio-composites fabriqués en France sont généralement obtenus par dépôt de carbone [...] des laboratoires industriels universitaires s'intéressent maintenant aux biomatériaux carbonés. (Le Courrier du CNRS, no 52-53, septembre-novembre 1983, p. 67.) 3, record 12, French, - biocomposite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Évaluation d'un biocomposite original à la base de protéines d'élastine et d'un polyester - son intérêt dans la conception de prothèses artérielles. 1, record 12, French, - biocomposite
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Appelée «cuticule» par les biologistes, la carapace des crustacés peut être considérée comme un matériau «biocomposite minéralisé» analogue aux matériaux composites et céramiques artificiels. Elle est constituée d'une trame organique fibreuse formées de protéines en association avec de la «chitine». Cette dernière est un biopolymère naturel comparable à la cellulose produite par les végétaux. 2, record 12, French, - biocomposite
Record 12, Key term(s)
- matériau bio-composite
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- immobilization 1, record 13, English, immobilization
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conversion of an element from the inorganic to the organic form in microbial tissues so that the element is not readily available to other organisms or plants. 1, record 13, English, - immobilization
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- immobilisation
1, record 13, French, immobilisation
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion d'un élément de l'état minéral à l'état organique dans les tissus microbiens, de sorte que cet élément ne soit pas facilement assimilable par d'autres organismes végétaux ou animaux. 1, record 13, French, - immobilisation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmovilización
1, record 13, Spanish, inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-04-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- inorganic tin compound
1, record 14, English, inorganic%20tin%20compound
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- inorganic tin 2, record 14, English, inorganic%20tin
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tin is a metal which can combine with other chemicals to form compounds. When tin is combined with chemicals such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen, it is called an inorganic tin compound. Inorganic tin compounds are found in small amounts in the earth's crust. They are present in toothpaste, perfumes, soaps, coloring agents, and dyes. Tin can also combine with carbon-containing materials to form organotin compounds. These compounds are used in making plastics, food packages, plastic pipes, pesticides, paints, wood preservatives, and rodent(rats and mice) repellents. There can be tin metal, as well as inorganic and organic tin compounds in the air, water, and soil near places where they are naturally present in the rocks, mined, manufactured, or used. 3, record 14, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inorganic tin compounds are used as pigments in the ceramic and textile industry ... The low toxicity of tin and inorganic tin compounds is the result largely of its low absorption, low tissue accumulation, and rapid excretion, primarily in the faeces. 4, record 14, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The air emissions from the hot end coating line consist predominately of particulate matter, hydrogen chloride, organic tins and inorganic tins. 5, record 14, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique de l'étain
1, record 14, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- étain inorganique 2, record 14, French, %C3%A9tain%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] certains composés organostanniques pénètrent dans l'environnement, mais on ne saurait dire si c'est parce qu'ils sont utilisés comme pesticides ou à d'autres fins, ou encore s'ils sont produits par la méthylation naturelle de composés inorganiques de l'étain. 3, record 14, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les composés inorganiques de l'étain sont employés comme pigments dans les industries de la céramique et du textile. 4, record 14, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
L'inhalation d'oxyde d'étain peut provoquer de la «stannose», qui est une pneumoconiose apparemment peu grave (l'étain inorganique reste au niveau du poumon). 5, record 14, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-03-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- inorganic mercury compound
1, record 15, English, inorganic%20mercury%20compound
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- inorganic mercury 2, record 15, English, inorganic%20mercury
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mercury combines with other elements, such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen, to form inorganic mercury compound or "salts. "Most inorganic mercury compounds are white powder or crystals. Mercury also combines with carbon to make organic mercury compounds.... Inorganic mercury(metallic mercury and inorganic mercury compounds) enters the air mining ore deposits, burning coal and waste, and from manufacturing plants. It enters the water or soil from natural deposits, disposal of water, and the use of mercury-containing fungicides. 3, record 15, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposure to high levels of inorganic mercury slats can cause damage, nervous system effects, nausea, and diarrhea. 3, record 15, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique du mercure
1, record 15, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- mercure inorganique 2, record 15, French, mercure%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des composés inorganiques du mercure qui sont solides et dont l'absorption et la distribution sont différentes de celles du mercure élémentaire. Même si beaucoup des organes cibles et des effets toxiques sont semblables pour le mercure élémentaire et les composés inorganiques du mercure, il existe certaines différences importantes pour l'évaluation des dangers posés pour la santé chez l'homme. 3, record 15, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- biotic rock
1, record 16, English, biotic%20rock
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversity's "abiotic, ""non-living", "inorganic" and inanimate matrix is inseparable from, encapsulating of all organisms, shaping their form, structure, behaviour, communications, life. Components of the matrix are : water(made possible all aquatic life and determined their forms and other characteristics), air(made possible : flying birds, lungs, leaves, communications, etc.), soil(made possible : roots, microflora and fauna, etc.), sediment(made possible all organisms that live in sediments), limestone and other biotic rocks(makes mollusc shells, bones, etc.), minerals, nutrients,(essential for animal blood; plant food). 1, record 16, English, - biotic%20rock
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- roche d'origine organique
1, record 16, French, roche%20d%27origine%20organique
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voici les éléments de cette matrice : [...] les sédiments (qui ont rendu possibles les organismes qui y vivent); le calcaire et les autres roches d'origine organique (formés de coquilles de mollusques, d'os, etc.). 1, record 16, French, - roche%20d%27origine%20organique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-03-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- nonconservative pollutant
1, record 17, English, nonconservative%20pollutant
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- biodegradable pollutant 2, record 17, English, biodegradable%20pollutant
see observation
- non-conservative pollutant 3, record 17, English, non%2Dconservative%20pollutant
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nonconservative pollutants... are changed in form or reduced in quantity by chemical and physical processes involved in biological phenomena occurring in water. The most common source of nonconservative pollution is domestic sewage-highly putrescible organic waste that can be converted into inorganic materials... 4, record 17, English, - nonconservative%20pollutant
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biological degradation: The process of decay or decomposition of organic matter accomplished by bacteria or by secretions and chemicals involving these bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms. Any organic matter that can be broken down by bacteria is called biodegradable matter because it undergoes biodegradation ... 5, record 17, English, - nonconservative%20pollutant
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'eau
- Pollution du sol
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- polluant biodégradable
1, record 17, French, polluant%20biod%C3%A9gradable
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - external organization data 1997-12-22
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- organic form
1, record 18, English, organic%20form
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is assumed that the radioiodine taken into the body is in soluble, inorganic form(I2, iodide or iodate) or in an organic form(e. g. methyl iodide) which is metabolized in the body with a resultant release of iodide. 1, record 18, English, - organic%20form
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sciences biologiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- forme organique
1, record 18, French, forme%20organique
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On suppose que l'iode radioactif absorbé par le corps se trouve sous une forme inorganique soluble (12, iodure ou iodate) ou sous une forme organique (par exemple l'iodure méthylique) transformée par métabolisme, ce qui provoque une libération d'iodure. 1, record 18, French, - forme%20organique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- inanimate matrix
1, record 19, English, inanimate%20matrix
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- abiotic matrix 1, record 19, English, abiotic%20matrix
correct
- non-living matrix 1, record 19, English, non%2Dliving%20matrix
correct
- inorganic matrix 1, record 19, English, inorganic%20matrix
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connected water, soil, sediment, air, and other physical elements within which all organisms evolved. 1, record 19, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversity's "abiotic, ""non-living", "inorganic" and inanimate matrix is inseparable from, encapsulating of all organisms, shaping their form, structure, behaviour, communications, life histories, etc. The components of the matrix are : water(made possible all aquatic life and determined their forms and other characteristics), air(made possible : flying birds, lungs, leaves, communications, etc.), soil(made possible : roots, microflora and fauna, etc.), sediment(made possible all organisms that live in sediments), limestone and other biotic rocks(makes mollusc shells, bones, etc.), minerals, nutrients,(essential for animal blood; plant food). 1, record 19, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- matrice abiotique
1, record 19, French, matrice%20abiotique
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- matrice non vivante 1, record 19, French, matrice%20non%20vivante
feminine noun
- matrice inorganique 1, record 19, French, matrice%20inorganique
feminine noun
- matrice inanimée 1, record 19, French, matrice%20inanim%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La matrice essentielle de la biodiversité. La matrice «abiotique, «non vivante», «inorganique» et «inanimée» de la biodiversité est indissociable de l'ensemble des organismes, rend leur existence possible et les englobe. Elle en détermine la forme, la structure,le comportement, les modes de communication, les cycles vitaux, etc. Voici les éléments de cette matrice : l'eau (qui a rendu possibles les organismes aquatiques, dont elle détermine la forme et les autre caractéristiques); l'air (qui a rendu possibles les oiseaux volants, les poumons, les feuilles, les communications, etc. 1, record 19, French, - matrice%20abiotique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - external organization data 1994-12-20
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- inorganic form
1, record 20, English, inorganic%20form
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is assumed that the radioiodine taken into the body is in soluble, inorganic form(I2, iodide or iodate) or in an organic form(e. g. methyl iodide) which is metabolised in the body with a resultant release of iodide. 1, record 20, English, - inorganic%20form
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sciences biologiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- forme inorganique
1, record 20, French, forme%20inorganique
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On suppose que l'iode radioactif absorbé par le corps se trouve sous une forme inorganique soluble (I2, iodure ou iodate) ou sous une forme organique (par exemple l'iodure méthylique) transformée par métabolisme, ce qui provoque une libération d'iodure. 1, record 20, French, - forme%20inorganique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-04-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- oxide
1, record 21, English, oxide
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extensive class of compounds formed by chemical combination of oxygen with another element or with an organic compound. 1, record 21, English, - oxide
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The commonest examples of inorganic oxides are water(an oxide of hydrogen) and carbon dioxide, both of which are products of combustion. Virtually all the elements except the noble gases form oxides, especially when heated. 1, record 21, English, - oxide
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- oxyde
1, record 21, French, oxyde
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps résultant de l'union de l'oxygène soit avec un élément, soit avec un radical. 2, record 21, French, - oxyde
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De tous les corps simples connus, seuls les gaz rares les plus légers ne donnent pas d'oxyde. On regroupe les oxydes en trois catégories selon leur comportement dans l'eau : 1° les oxydes basiques [...] 2° les oxydes acides [...] 3° les oxydes neutres [...] 2, record 21, French, - oxyde
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- adsorption complex 1, record 22, English, adsorption%20complex
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The group of substances in the soil capable of adsorbing other materials. Organic and inorganic colloidal substances form the greater part of the adsorption complex. The noncolloidal materials, such as silt and sand, exhibit adsorption to a much lesser extent than the colloidal materials. 1, record 22, English, - adsorption%20complex
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- complexe d'adsorption 1, record 22, French, complexe%20d%27adsorption
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe de substances contenues dans le sol ayant la propriété d'adsorber d'autres substances. Le complexe d'adsorption est en grande partie formé de colloïdes organiques et inorganiques. Les substances non colloïdales, comme le limon et le sable, possèdent un pouvoir d'adsorption beaucoup moins grand que celui des colloïdes. 1, record 22, French, - complexe%20d%27adsorption
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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