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INORGANIC SOIL [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Dietetics
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multimineral
1, record 1, English, multimineral
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiminerals are dietary supplements that contain a wide range of minerals that are essential for health and normal body function. Unlike vitamins, minerals are inorganic substances, meaning they come from non-living environments such as rocks and soil. Although minerals are usually found in small amounts in the body, they are still essential for many biological processes. 2, record 1, English, - multimineral
Record 1, Key term(s)
- multi-mineral
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Diététique
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- multiminéral
1, record 1, French, multimin%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- multi-minéral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Chemistry
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soil chemist
1, record 2, English, soil%20chemist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil chemists [conduct research about] organic and inorganic soil contamination, pesticides and other pollutants, and environmental health risks. 2, record 2, English, - soil%20chemist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Chimie
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pédochimiste
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9dochimiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inorganic chemist
1, record 3, English, inorganic%20chemist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What do inorganic chemists do? Inorganic chemists are employed in fields ranging from mining to microchips. Their work is based on understanding : The behavior and analogues for inorganic elements, and; How these materials can be modified, separated, and used. Specific work may include : Developing methods to recover metals from waste streams; Working as an analytical chemist in the analysis of mined ores; Performing research on the use of inorganic chemicals for treating soil. Many inorganic chemists work in industry, but they also work in academic institutions and government labs. Inorganic chemists who work in government say their time is increasingly spent writing grant proposals and competing for research money. 2, record 3, English, - inorganic%20chemist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chimiste inorganicien
1, record 3, French, chimiste%20inorganicien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chimiste inorganicienne 2, record 3, French, chimiste%20inorganicienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peu de temps après Three Mile Island, le gouvernement américain a déployé des efforts considérables pour financer la recherche afin de mettre au point de nouvelles contre-mesures médicales contre les menaces nucléaires, explique Rebecca Abergel, chimiste inorganicienne à la fois à l'université de Californie à Berkeley et au Laboratoire national Lawrence-Berkeley. Aujourd'hui, elle et ses collègues du SRI International, un institut de recherche californien, ont entamé les essais cliniques d'un médicament prometteur, l'HOPO 14-1, qui agit sur les substances contaminantes radioactives telles que l'uranium et le plutonium. 2, record 3, French, - chimiste%20inorganicien
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chimiste-inorganicien
- chimiste-inorganicienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Soils (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inorganic nitrogen
1, record 4, English, inorganic%20nitrogen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- iN 2, record 4, English, iN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- inorganic N 2, record 4, English, inorganic%20N
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While traditionally inorganic nitrogen(iN) has been viewed as the dominant N [nitrogen] source for plants, the importance of organic N(oN) is now widely recognized. Organic and inorganic N forms coexist in soil and represent different stages in the N transformation processes. 2, record 4, English, - inorganic%20nitrogen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Sols (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- azote inorganique
1, record 4, French, azote%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IN 2, record 4, French, IN
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- N inorganique 2, record 4, French, N%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Azote inorganique. En agriculture conventionnelle, l'azote est considéré comme étant uniquement disponible pour le prélèvement par la plante sous forme inorganique. 2, record 4, French, - azote%20inorganique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Soils (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- organic nitrogen
1, record 5, English, organic%20nitrogen
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- oN 2, record 5, English, oN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- organic N 2, record 5, English, organic%20N
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While traditionally inorganic nitrogen(iN) has been viewed as the dominant N [nitrogen] source for plants, the importance of organic N(oN) is now widely recognized. Organic and inorganic N forms coexist in soil and represent different stages in the N transformation processes. 2, record 5, English, - organic%20nitrogen
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Sols (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- azote organique
1, record 5, French, azote%20organique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ON 2, record 5, French, ON
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- N organique 2, record 5, French, N%20organique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-03-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soil inorganic carbon
1, record 6, English, soil%20inorganic%20carbon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil inorganic carbon consists of mineral forms of carbon often found in arid areas. 1, record 6, English, - soil%20inorganic%20carbon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- carbone inorganique du sol
1, record 6, French, carbone%20inorganique%20du%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le carbone inorganique du sol devrait également être pris en compte dans le bilan en carbone, particulièrement dans les zones arides, car sa dissolution peut être une source importante d'émission de CO2 et sa précipitation secondaire peut contribuer à l'atténuation du changement climatique. 1, record 6, French, - carbone%20inorganique%20du%20sol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-10-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nutrient carrier
1, record 7, English, nutrient%20carrier
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Addition of manures increases fertility of sandy soils by slowly recycling nutrients. Inorganic fertilizers, even if added in low installments, are rapidly lost from sandy soils due to excessive natural drainage. On the other hand, manures are not only nutrient carriers which release nutrients slowly and reduces nutrient loss, but they are also soil modifiers which help build up soil organic matter and improve the soil structure and water holding capacity. 1, record 7, English, - nutrient%20carrier
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vecteur de nutriments
1, record 7, French, vecteur%20de%20nutriments
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque des sédiments fins se déposent sur le fond du cours d'eau, ils colmatent les frayères. [...] la qualité des sédiments déposés affecte l'abondance des organismes aquatiques. Ces sédiments peuvent être un vecteur de nutriments pour les phytoplanctons, les périphytons et les macrophytes s'ils contiennent du phosphore [...] 1, record 7, French, - vecteur%20de%20nutriments
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2020-06-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Desertification
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- salt crust
1, record 8, English, salt%20crust
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mixture of inorganic salts of varying composition and solubilities forming a surface crust on desert soil. 2, record 8, English, - salt%20crust
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... there are extreme cases in which salt shows on the surface and may therefore be observed in high or medium resolution images. This occurs for instance in Central Asia where determined areas (usually former ponds) are now totally converted into a salt crust. Such crust is due to both the drainage of dissolved salt and the fact that water recharge does not offset evaporation any longer. 3, record 8, English, - salt%20crust
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Désertification
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- croûte saline
1, record 8, French, cro%C3%BBte%20saline
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe cependant des cas extrêmes dans lesquels le sel affleure et est donc observable sur des images à haute ou moyenne résolution. Tel est notamment le cas de l'Asie centrale où existent des zones (généralement d'anciennes mares) actuellement complètement transformées en croûtes salines (effet conjugué du drainage du sel dissous et du fait que l'alimentation en eau ne compense plus l'évaporation) […] 2, record 8, French, - cro%C3%BBte%20saline
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- soil food web biology
1, record 9, English, soil%20food%20web%20biology
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many of our conventional agricultural practices such as tillage and the application of inorganic fertilizers and biocides are harmful to soil because they are antagonistic to the soil food web biology present in healthy soil. 1, record 9, English, - soil%20food%20web%20biology
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- biologie du réseau trophique du sol
1, record 9, French, biologie%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20trophique%20du%20sol
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bon nombre de nos pratiques agricoles conventionnelles, comme le travail du sol et l'épandage d'engrais inorganiques et de biocides sont nocifs pour les sols, car ils sont des antagonistes de la biologie du réseau trophique du sol présente dans un sol sain [...] 1, record 9, French, - biologie%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20trophique%20du%20sol
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fertilizer
1, record 10, English, fertilizer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- FER 2, record 10, English, FER
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- fertilizer product 3, record 10, English, fertilizer%20product
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to a soil to supply certain elements essential to the growth of plants. 4, record 10, English, - fertilizer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fertilizer; FER: Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 5, record 10, English, - fertilizer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- engrais
1, record 10, French, engrais
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FER 2, record 10, French, FER
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout matériau organique ou minéral, d'origine naturelle ou synthétique, qu'on ajoute à un sol pour compenser les carences de certains éléments essentiels à la croissance des plantes. 3, record 10, French, - engrais
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 10, French, - engrais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- abono
1, record 10, Spanish, abono
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- fertilizante 2, record 10, Spanish, fertilizante
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material que se añade al suelo para aumentar su fertilidad y su capacidad de rendimiento. 1, record 10, Spanish, - abono
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los fertilizantes sintéticos fabricados en Europa han ido reemplazando poco a poco a los fertilizantes naturales. 2, record 10, Spanish, - abono
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- denitrify
1, record 11, English, denitrify
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To deprive of or free from nitrogen or its compounds. 2, record 11, English, - denitrify
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the longer term, but still not very long, anaerobic microbes begin to denitrify the soil, removing inorganic N back to the atmosphere where it is lost to the plants. 3, record 11, English, - denitrify
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It was shown that an enzyme or group of enzymes can completely denitrify NG [nitroglycerine], PGDN [propyleneglycol dinitrate], and TMETN [trimethylolethane trinitrate] ... This technique can be used for both contaminated soils and wastewaters. 4, record 11, English, - denitrify
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dénitrifier
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9nitrifier
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ramener à l'état d'azote moléculaire les atomes de cet élément contenus dans les nitrates et les sels ammoniacaux du sol ou des eaux, comme le font certaines bactéries dites dénitrifiantes. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9nitrifier
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les charges de nutriments (azotés et phosphorés) devraient augmenter. [L'augmentation des charges de nutriments (azotés et phosphorés] pourraient être ralenties en utilisant plus efficacement les engrais et en recourant davantage aux zones humides pour piéger l'azote réactif ou dénitrifier les sols et éliminer d'autres nutriments. 3, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9nitrifier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-11-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Soils (Agriculture)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fertilization
1, record 12, English, fertilization
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the use of fertilizers to improve crop growth and soil fertility. 2, record 12, English, - fertilization
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fertilizer : Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to a soil to supply certain elements essential to the growth of plants. 3, record 12, English, - fertilization
Record 12, Key term(s)
- fertilisation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sols (Agriculture)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fertilisation
1, record 12, French, fertilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] emploi des engrais et des amendements en vue de conserver ou d'améliorer la capacité de production du sol. 2, record 12, French, - fertilisation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Suelos (Agricultura)
- Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- fertilización
1, record 12, Spanish, fertilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-04-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- inorganic tin compound
1, record 13, English, inorganic%20tin%20compound
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- inorganic tin 2, record 13, English, inorganic%20tin
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, 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 13, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record number: 13, 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 13, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record number: 13, 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 13, English, - inorganic%20tin%20compound
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique de l'étain
1, record 13, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- étain inorganique 2, record 13, French, %C3%A9tain%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, 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 13, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record number: 13, 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 13, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record number: 13, 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 13, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tain
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-03-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- inorganic mercury compound
1, record 14, English, inorganic%20mercury%20compound
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- inorganic mercury 2, record 14, English, inorganic%20mercury
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, 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 14, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposure to high levels of inorganic mercury slats can cause damage, nervous system effects, nausea, and diarrhea. 3, record 14, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique du mercure
1, record 14, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- mercure inorganique 2, record 14, French, mercure%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, 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 14, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-01-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- soil colloids
1, record 15, English, soil%20colloids
correct, plural
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Very small organic and inorganic particles found in a soil. 1, record 15, English, - soil%20colloids
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inorganic colloids are often clay particles. Soil colloids carry a negative electrical charge and are the primary sites for cation exchange. Soil colloids hold large quantities of elements and compounds which are used by plants for nutrition. 1, record 15, English, - soil%20colloids
Record 15, Key term(s)
- soil colloid
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- colloïdes du sol
1, record 15, French, collo%C3%AFdes%20du%20sol
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les paramètres utilisés pour caractériser le sol sont les suivants : - la composition granulométrique ou texture [...] - la teneur en matière organique, - la structure [...], - la porosité [...] - la rétention par les colloïdes du sol (argile et matière organique) de certains anions (P2O5, SO4,...) et cations (Ca, K, NH4,...) et leur capacité d'échange avec la solution du sol; c'est là une des composantes importantes de la fertilité des sols [...] 2, record 15, French, - collo%C3%AFdes%20du%20sol
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'absorption [de l'eau] est dépendante d'un certain nombre de facteurs : la succion du sol, [...] la rétention des ions par les colloïdes du sol; l'aération du sol, [...] la température, qui, lorsqu'elle augmente, provoque l'ouverture des stomates, ce qui favorise la pénétration racinaire d'eau. 3, record 15, French, - collo%C3%AFdes%20du%20sol
Record 15, Key term(s)
- colloïde du sol
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-06-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- desorption and vapour extraction system
1, record 16, English, desorption%20and%20vapour%20extraction%20system
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- DAVES 1, record 16, English, DAVES
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- DAVE system 1, record 16, English, DAVE%20system
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recycling Sciences International Inc. has developed a desorption and vapour extraction system(DAVES) that uses a low-temperature fluidized bed to remove organics and volatile inorganic compounds from soil, sediment and sludge. 1, record 16, English, - desorption%20and%20vapour%20extraction%20system
Record 16, Key term(s)
- desorption and vapor extraction system
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- système de désorption et d'extraction à la vapeur
1, record 16, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9sorption%20et%20d%27extraction%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- DAVES 1, record 16, French, DAVES
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- système d'extraction/désorption à la vapeur 1, record 16, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27extraction%2Fd%C3%A9sorption%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compagnie Recycling Sciences International Inc. a développé un système de désorption et d'extraction à la vapeur (procédé DAVES) qui utilise de basses températures et un lit fluidisé pour enlever les composés organiques et les composés inorganiques volatils des sols, des sédiments et des boues. 1, record 16, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9sorption%20et%20d%27extraction%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record 16, Key term(s)
- système DAVE
- système d'extraction-désorption à la vapeur
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Plating of Metals
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- plating industry
1, record 17, English, plating%20industry
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tallon Metal Technologies extraction facility. The firm Tallon Metal Technologies Inc. of Guelph, Ontario, has a commercial unit for extracting metals from soil or liquids. The process employs a series of extraction and hydrometallurgic recovery systems that use a combination of nontoxic organic and inorganic leaching agents with adsorbents called Vitrokele. This technology has been used in the mining and plating industries and is now under demonstration on a bench-scale and a pilot scale on sediment from Hamilton Harbour. 1, record 17, English, - plating%20industry
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Placage des métaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- industrie de placage
1, record 17, French, industrie%20de%20placage
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unité d'extraction des métaux Tallon. La compagnie Tallon Metal Technologies Inc., de Guelph Ontario possède une unité commerciale de traitement des métaux pour la dépollution des sols ou des liquides. Le procédé consiste en une série de procédés d'extraction et de récupération hydrométallurgiques qui emploient une combinaison d'agents de lixiviation organiques et inorganiques non toxiques avec des adsorbants, désignés par le terme Vitrokele. Cette technologie, qui a déjà été appliquée dans le domaine minier et les industries de placage, fait l'objet de projets de démonstration en banc d'essai et à l'échelle pilote avec des sédiments du port de Hamilton. 1, record 17, French, - industrie%20de%20placage
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- hydrometallurgic recovery system 1, record 18, English, hydrometallurgic%20recovery%20system
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tallon Metal Technologies extraction facility. The firm Tallon Metal Technologies Inc. of Guelph, Ontario, has a commercial unit for extracting metals from soil or liquids. The process employs a series of extraction and hydrometallurgic recovery systems that use a combination of nontoxic organic and inorganic leaching agents with adsorbents called Vitrokele. This technology has been used in the mining and plating industries and is now under demonstration on a bench-scale and a pilot scale on sediment from Hamilton Harbour. 1, record 18, English, - hydrometallurgic%20recovery%20system
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- procédé de récupération hydrométallurgique
1, record 18, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20hydrom%C3%A9tallurgique
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unité d'extraction des métaux Tallon. La compagnie Tallon Metal Technologies Inc., de Guelph Ontario possède une unité commerciale de traitement des métaux pour la dépollution des sols ou des liquides. Le procédé consiste en une série de procédés d'extraction et de récupération hydrométallurgiques qui emploient une combinaison d'agents de lixiviation organiques et inorganiques non toxiques avec des adsorbants, désignés par le terme Vitrokele. Cette technologie, qui a déjà été appliquée dans le domaine minier et les industries de placage, fait l'objet de projets de démonstration en banc d'essai et à l'échelle pilote avec des sédiments du port de Hamilton. 1, record 18, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20hydrom%C3%A9tallurgique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- biotic rock
1, record 19, English, biotic%20rock
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
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. 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, - biotic%20rock
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- roche d'origine organique
1, record 19, French, roche%20d%27origine%20organique
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, 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 19, French, - roche%20d%27origine%20organique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- inanimate matrix
1, record 20, English, inanimate%20matrix
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- abiotic matrix 1, record 20, English, abiotic%20matrix
correct
- non-living matrix 1, record 20, English, non%2Dliving%20matrix
correct
- inorganic matrix 1, record 20, English, inorganic%20matrix
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connected water, soil, sediment, air, and other physical elements within which all organisms evolved. 1, record 20, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record number: 20, 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 20, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- matrice abiotique
1, record 20, French, matrice%20abiotique
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- matrice non vivante 1, record 20, French, matrice%20non%20vivante
feminine noun
- matrice inorganique 1, record 20, French, matrice%20inorganique
feminine noun
- matrice inanimée 1, record 20, French, matrice%20inanim%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, 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 20, French, - matrice%20abiotique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1981-08-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- soil extract
1, record 21, English, soil%20extract
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The solution separated from a soil suspension or from a soil by filtration, centrifugation, suction, or pressure. (May or may not be heated prior to separation.) 2, record 21, English, - soil%20extract
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cultures [of algae] are generally made initially in liquid media, which may be relatively simple inorganic media or may contain organic compounds(...). Many organisms require either a soil, peat or lake mud extract or a solution made up in sterilized lake-or sea-water.(...) The recognition that soil extracts stimulated growth led to the addition of 5 [cc] of a soil extract to Schreiber's medium(...) and with this medium, known as Erd-Schreiber, many more algae were cultured successfully. 3, record 21, English, - soil%20extract
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- extrait de sol
1, record 21, French, extrait%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- extrait de terre 2, record 21, French, extrait%20de%20terre
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution extraite d'un sol ou d'une suspension de sol, par filtration, centrifugation, aspiration ou pressage. 1, record 21, French, - extrait%20de%20sol
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les extraits de sol ou de terre ont des applications dans la culture des algues. 3, record 21, French, - extrait%20de%20sol
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1980-06-09
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- soil mineral 1, record 22, English, soil%20mineral
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(i) Any mineral occurring as a part of or in the soil.(ii) A natural inorganic compound with definite physical, chemical, and crystalline properties(within the limits of isomorphism) occurring in the soil. 1, record 22, English, - soil%20mineral
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- minéral du sol 1, record 22, French, min%C3%A9ral%20du%20sol
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(i) Matière minérale entrant dans la composition du sol ou qui s'y trouve incorporée. (ii) Composé inorganique naturel ayant des propriétés physiques, chimiques et cristallines définies (dans les limites de l'isomorphisme) et que l'on retrouve dans le sol. 1, record 22, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20du%20sol
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1980-06-09
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- inorganic soil 1, record 23, English, inorganic%20soil
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A soil made up mainly of mineral particles. 1, record 23, English, - inorganic%20soil
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- sol inorganique 1, record 23, French, sol%20inorganique
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sol constitué en grande partie de particules minérales. 1, record 23, French, - sol%20inorganique
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1980-06-09
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- soil mineralogy 1, record 24, English, soil%20mineralogy
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The subspecialization of soil science dealing with the homogeneous inorganic materials found in the earth's crust to the depth of weathering or sedimentation. 1, record 24, English, - soil%20mineralogy
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- minéralogie du sol 1, record 24, French, min%C3%A9ralogie%20du%20sol
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secteur spécialisé de la science des sols ayant pour objet l'étude des matériaux inorganiques homogènes rencontrés dans l'écorce terrestre à la profondeur où prennent lieu les processus d'altération ou de sédimentation. 1, record 24, French, - min%C3%A9ralogie%20du%20sol
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- adsorption complex 1, record 25, English, adsorption%20complex
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, 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 25, English, - adsorption%20complex
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- complexe d'adsorption 1, record 25, French, complexe%20d%27adsorption
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, 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 25, French, - complexe%20d%27adsorption
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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