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NUCLEAR ACTIVATION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Establishments
- Radioactive Ores (Mining)
- Atomic Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enrichment facility
1, record 1, English, enrichment%20facility
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enrichment plant 2, record 1, English, enrichment%20plant
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plant to produce substances containing isotopes in a different proportion than occurring naturally ... 3, record 1, English, - enrichment%20facility
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radioactive substances found in [steel] scrap can have different origins : contamination or activation levels acquired during the useful life of steel within civil and military nuclear installations such as enrichment facilities or fuel reprocessing plants as well as all types of nuclear reactors and power stations including submarines. 4, record 1, English, - enrichment%20facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Établissements industriels
- Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
- Physique atomique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- installation d'enrichissement
1, record 1, French, installation%20d%27enrichissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- usine d'enrichissement 1, record 1, French, usine%20d%27enrichissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usine où l'on produit des substances qui contiennent des isotopes avec une proportion différente de celle trouvée dans la nature. 2, record 1, French, - installation%20d%27enrichissement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'UF6 [hexafluorure d'uranium] produit est utilisé dans les usines d'enrichissement sous la forme d'un gaz extrêmement corrosif mais, à température normale, il se présente à l'état solide et peut être emballé en toute sécurité dans des cylindres d'acier. 1, record 1, French, - installation%20d%27enrichissement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos industriales
- Minerales radioactivos (Minas metálicas)
- Física atómica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- planta de enriquecimeinto
1, record 1, Spanish, planta%20de%20enriquecimeinto
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tras el paso por la planta de enriquecimiento, el UF6 [hexafluoruro de uranio] queda dividido en dos fracciones: i) el uranio enriquecido, que se lleva a la planta de fabricación de combustible y ii) el uranio empobrecido (residuos del enriquecimiento), que conforma la mayor parte y se almacena. 1, record 1, Spanish, - planta%20de%20enriquecimeinto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- activation analysis
1, record 2, English, activation%20analysis
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nuclear activation analysis 2, record 2, English, nuclear%20activation%20%20analysis
correct
- nuclear activation technique 3, record 2, English, nuclear%20activation%20%20technique
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of chemical analysis based on the identification and measurement of characteristic radiations of nuclides formed by irradiation. 4, record 2, English, - activation%20analysis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
activation analysis: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - activation%20analysis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analyse par activation
1, record 2, French, analyse%20par%20activation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- analyse par activation nucléaire 2, record 2, French, analyse%20par%20activation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'analyse chimique qui a pour base l'identification et la mesure des rayonnements caractéristiques des nucléides formés par irradiation. 3, record 2, French, - analyse%20par%20activation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
analyse par activation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - analyse%20par%20activation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Física nuclear
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- análisis por activación
1, record 2, Spanish, an%C3%A1lisis%20por%20activaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Técnica muy sensible para identificar y medir muy pequeñas cantidades de distintos elementos. Se expone una muestra a un bombardeo de neutrones en un reactor nuclear a fin de producir radioisótopos de los elementos estables. 2, record 2, Spanish, - an%C3%A1lisis%20por%20activaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sequence specific DNA binding ligand
1, record 3, English, sequence%20specific%20DNA%20binding%20ligand
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Molecular endocrinology and gene expression. Functional organization of the estrogen receptor and its involvement in mammary carcinogenesis. Estrogens and estrogen antagonists represent a group of clinically useful hormones and drugs that act through a nuclear receptor to modulate the transcriptional activity of a set of genes involved most notably in female reproductive physiology. The receptor for estrogens belongs to a superfamily of intracellular receptors that mediate the effects of the other gonadal and adrenal steroids, retinoids, thyroid hormones, and vitamin D. Common features shared by the intracellular receptors include organization into discrete functional domains responsible for ligand recognition, sequence-specific DNA binding, nuclear localization, and activation of transcription. 1, record 3, English, - sequence%20specific%20DNA%20binding%20ligand
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligand séquence-spécifique
1, record 3, French, ligand%20s%C3%A9quence%2Dsp%C3%A9cifique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les profils ou patterns compositionnels des génomes des vertébrés. Histogrammes montrant les quantités relatives, les densités de flottaison modales et les niveaux des GC des composants majeurs de l'ADN chez le xénope, le poulet, la souris et l'homme, estimés après le fractionnement d'ADN par centrifugation préparative en gradient de densité en présence de ligands séquence-spécifiques. 1, record 3, French, - ligand%20s%C3%A9quence%2Dsp%C3%A9cifique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- prompt-gamma activation analysis
1, record 4, English, prompt%2Dgamma%20activation%20analysis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PGAA 1, record 4, English, PGAA
correct
- PGNAA 1, record 4, English, PGNAA
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- prompt gamma activation analysis 2, record 4, English, prompt%20gamma%20activation%20analysis
correct
- PGAA 2, record 4, English, PGAA
correct
- PGAA 2, record 4, English, PGAA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prompt-gamma activation analysis(PGAA or PGNAA) is a nuclear analytical technique for non-destructive determination of elemental and isotopic compositions. The sample is irradiated in a neutron beam and the gamma-rays from the radiative capture are detected. All elements can be analyzed(except helium), without any prior information on the analyte. 1, record 4, English, - prompt%2Dgamma%20activation%20analysis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- analyse par activation de gamma prompts
1, record 4, French, analyse%20par%20activation%20de%20gamma%20prompts
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AAGP 2, record 4, French, AAGP
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux types d'installations suivant que l'irradiation et la mesure sont simultanées ou non : - dans le premier cas, l'échantillon est placé à l'extérieur du réacteur, par exemple sur le trajet d'un guide à neutrons; le détecteur est placé à proximité et enregistre la radioémission des isotopes formés en continu. Il s'agit alors d'analyse par activation de gamma prompts (AAGP) [...] 1, record 4, French, - analyse%20par%20activation%20de%20gamma%20prompts
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- uncertainty data
1, record 5, English, uncertainty%20data
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uncertainty and covariance data are required for neutron activation cross sections and nuclear decay data used to adjust neutron flux spectra measured at acceleration and reactors. Covariances are evaluated in order to assess errors in derived damage parameters, such as nuclear displacements. The primary sources of error are discussed along with needed improvements in presently available uncertainty data. 1, record 5, English, - uncertainty%20data
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- données d'incertitude
1, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20d%27incertitude
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Données d'incertitudes. Dans toute la mesure du possible, on cherche à attribuer une incertitude à la valeur calculée d'une grandeur physique. Cette incertitude résulte d'incertitudes de natures différentes : incertitudes sur les données physiques de base, incertitudes dues à la méthode de calcul, incertitudes sur les données technologiques, etc. [...] C'est en vue de tels calculs d'incertitudes que sont constituées les files 30 à 40 des évaluations en format ENDF/B. Elles contiennent les données de covariances (c'est-à-dire d'incertitudes avec les corrélations éventuelles) relatives notamment aux sections efficaces et à certaines données de décroissance. 1, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20d%27incertitude
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Embryology
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reconstructed embryo
1, record 6, English, reconstructed%20embryo
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Embryo splitting is similar to what happens when identical twins are produced naturally. When the cells forming an embryo start to divide, they are split into two or more groups and implanted into the wombs of foster mothers, where the embryos continue to develop independently into offspring. In contrast, the technique of embryonic cell nuclear transfer involves the introduction of a donor embryonic cell into an unfertilized egg cell from which the nucleus has been removed. The donor cell and enucleated egg are subjected to stimuli causing fusion and activation resulting in a reconstructed embryo. 2, record 6, English, - reconstructed%20embryo
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Embryologie
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- embryon reconstitué
1, record 6, French, embryon%20reconstitu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embryon qui résulte du transfert de noyau dans un ovocyte énucléé. 2, record 6, French, - embryon%20reconstitu%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embriología
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- embrión reconstruido
1, record 6, Spanish, embri%C3%B3n%20reconstruido
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embrión creado por transferencia nuclear, introduciendo un carioplasto en un citoplasto que por lo general procede de un individuo diferente. 2, record 6, Spanish, - embri%C3%B3n%20reconstruido
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clonación por medio de la transferencia nuclear de célula somática utiliza una célula somática o célula del cuerpo de la persona a ser clonada. El núcleo de esta célula es introducido en una célula huevo cuyo núcleo ha sido removido. El resultante embrión reconstruido es entonces introducido a una matriz. 3, record 6, Spanish, - embri%C3%B3n%20reconstruido
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- activation analysis
1, record 7, English, activation%20analysis
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- radioactivation analysis 1, record 7, English, radioactivation%20analysis
correct
- nuclear activation 2, record 7, English, nuclear%20activation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of identifying stable isotopes of elements in a sample by irradiating the sample with neutrons, charged particles, or gamma rays to render the elements radioactive, after which the elements are identified by their characteristic radiations. 1, record 7, English, - activation%20analysis
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- activation nucléaire
1, record 7, French, activation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Méthode d'analyse qui permet] de transformer un isotope stable en un autre isotope radioactif en le soumettant à une irradiation. [...] l'élément cible est soumis à un flux élevé de neutrons. 2, record 7, French, - activation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Su(H) protein
1, record 8, English, Su%28H%29%20protein
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Suppressor of Hairless protein 2, record 8, English, Suppressor%20of%20Hairless%20protein
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A very original set of experiments carried out by the Unit of Molecular Biology of Gene Expression concerns another protein essential for mouse development that is also a transcription factor. This factor known as KBF2 or RBP-Jk is homologous to a Drosophila gene product, Su(H)(Suppressor of Hairless), which belongs to the Notch signal transduction cascade involved in regulating the competence of a cell to respond to specific developmental cues. A likely function of the Su(H) protein is to serve as an anchor on DNA for non DNA-binding transcriptional activators. This function is conserved in the Notch pathway : the activation of this transmembrane receptor likely involves a proteolytic cleavage step which releases its intracellular domain; following nuclear translocation, it activates its target genes by binding to the Su(H) protein, which is already bound to several sites in the target promoters. 2, record 8, English, - Su%28H%29%20protein
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- protéine Su(H)
1, record 8, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20Su%28H%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La protéine Su(H), impliquée dans l'activité de transmission de ce signal, semble capable de s'associer à la région intracellulaire de Notch. C'est un facteur de transcription qui se lie à certaines séquences localisées dans les promoteurs de plusieurs des gènes cibles de Notch. 1, record 8, French, - prot%C3%A9ine%20Su%28H%29
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- safing 1, record 9, English, safing
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The method used to protect a nuclear weapon or nuclear weapon system switch, cover, handle or other sensitive item from inadvertent activation or entry. 1, record 9, English, - safing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mise en sûreté 1, record 9, French, mise%20en%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Méthode utilisée pour empêcher de déclencher par inadvertance l'interrupteur d'un système d'arme nucléaire ou d'une arme nucléaire, ou de toucher à tout autre article sensible. 1, record 9, French, - mise%20en%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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