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PBT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poly(butylene terephthalate)
1, record 1, English, poly%28butylene%20terephthalate%29
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PBT 2, record 1, English, PBT
correct, standardized
- PBTP 3, record 1, English, PBTP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polybutylene terephthalate 4, record 1, English, polybutylene%20terephthalate
correct
- PBT 5, record 1, English, PBT
correct
- PBT 5, record 1, English, PBT
- polybutyleneterephthalate 6, record 1, English, polybutyleneterephthalate
correct
- PBTP 6, record 1, English, PBTP
correct
- PBTP 6, record 1, English, PBTP
- polybutene terephthalate 6, record 1, English, polybutene%20terephthalate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer made by the polycondensation of butylene glycol and terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate. 7, record 1, English, - poly%28butylene%20terephthalate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(butylene terephthalate) ;PBT : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 8, record 1, English, - poly%28butylene%20terephthalate%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poly(butylène téréphtalate)
1, record 1, French, poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PBT 2, record 1, French, PBT
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PBTP 3, record 1, French, PBTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- polybutylène-téréphtalate 4, record 1, French, polybutyl%C3%A8ne%2Dt%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate
correct, masculine noun
- téréphtalate de polybutylène 5, record 1, French, t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20polybutyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- téréphtalate de polybutène 5, record 1, French, t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20polybut%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- polybutylène téréphtalate 6, record 1, French, polybutyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate
correct, masculine noun
- PBT 7, record 1, French, PBT
correct
- PBT 7, record 1, French, PBT
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère produit par polycondensation du butylène glycol avec l'acide téréphtalique ou le diméthyltéréphtalate. 8, record 1, French, - poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(butylène téréphtalate); PBT : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 9, record 1, French, - poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%29
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polybutylènetéréphtalate
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poli(butileno tereftalato)
1, record 1, Spanish, poli%28butileno%20tereftalato%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PBT 1, record 1, Spanish, PBT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- poli(tereftalato de butileno) 2, record 1, Spanish, poli%28tereftalato%20de%20butileno%29
correct, masculine noun
- PBTP 3, record 1, Spanish, PBTP
correct, masculine noun
- PBTP 3, record 1, Spanish, PBTP
- politereftalato de butilo 4, record 1, Spanish, politereftalato%20de%20butilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero producido por la policondensación de butilen glicol y ácido tereftalático o dimetiltereftalato. 1, record 1, Spanish, - poli%28butileno%20tereftalato%29
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polibutileno tereftalato
- politereftalato de butileno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroethen-1-yl)benzene
1, record 2, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- octachlorostyrene 2, record 2, English, octachlorostyrene
correct
- OCS 3, record 2, English, OCS
see observation
- OCS 3, record 2, English, OCS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octachlorostyrene is a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic(PBT) pollutant targetted by EPA [Environmental Protection Agency]. [It is] formed when graphite anodes are used during electrolytic production of magnesium from magnesium chloride. 4, record 2, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroethen-1-yl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
octachlorostyrene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 5, record 2, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
OCS: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C8Cl8 5, record 2, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethen%2D1%2Dyl%29benzene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroéthén-1-yl)benzène
1, record 2, French, 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- octachlorostyrène 2, record 2, French, octachlorostyr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro-6-(1,2,2-trichloroéthén-1-yl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
octachlorostyrène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 3, record 2, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C8Cl8 3, record 2, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2Dpentachloro%2D6%2D%281%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- screening breath test
1, record 3, English, screening%20breath%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- screening test 2, record 3, English, screening%20test
correct
- preliminary breath test 3, record 3, English, preliminary%20breath%20test
correct
- PBT 3, record 3, English, PBT
correct
- PBT 3, record 3, English, PBT
- breath test 4, record 3, English, breath%20test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test of a sample of the breath of a person by means of a screening device. 4, record 3, English, - screening%20breath%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The screening test is not intended to give a precise measure of a suspect’s breath or blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), but rather indicate whether these levels likely exceed the prescribed limits. 1, record 3, English, - screening%20breath%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de dépistage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- épreuve respiratoire 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9preuve%20respiratoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve consistant à souffler dans un appareil servant à simplement déceler la présence d'alcool dans le sang. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si les épreuves de dépistage permettent de présumer l'existence de l'état alcoolique, les officiers ou agents de police administrative ou judiciaire feront procéder à des vérifications médicales, biologiques et cliniques destinées à confirmer cette présomption. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20d%C3%A9pistage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de alcoholemia
1, record 3, Spanish, prueba%20de%20alcoholemia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Todos los conductores de vehículos están obligados a someterse a las pruebas de alcoholemia [...] La prueba se realizará mediante la verificación de aire espirado mediante etilómetros oficialmente autorizados y homologados. 2, record 3, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20alcoholemia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alcoholemia: [Presencia] de alcohol que se tiene en la sangre y se mide en gramos de alcohol por litro de sangre. 2, record 3, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20alcoholemia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Financial Accounting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- profit before tax
1, record 4, English, profit%20before%20tax
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- profit before taxes 2, record 4, English, profit%20before%20taxes
correct
- before-tax profit 3, record 4, English, before%2Dtax%20profit
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Result of deducting all the expenses of the financial period, except taxes. 4, record 4, English, - profit%20before%20tax
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profit before tax: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 4, English, - profit%20before%20tax
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Comptabilité générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bénéfice avant impôts
1, record 4, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20avant%20imp%C3%B4ts
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bénéfice qui est obtenu en déduisant tous les frais de l'exercice à l'exception des impôts. 2, record 4, French, - b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20avant%20imp%C3%B4ts
Record 4, Key term(s)
- bénéfice avant impôt
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema tributario
- Contabilidad general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- beneficio antes de impuestos
1, record 4, Spanish, beneficio%20antes%20de%20impuestos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- beneficio antes de la imposición 2, record 4, Spanish, beneficio%20antes%20de%20la%20imposici%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Beneficio obtenido deduciendo todos los gastos del ejercicio con excepción de los impuestos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - beneficio%20antes%20de%20impuestos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
beneficio antes de impuestos: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 4, Spanish, - beneficio%20antes%20de%20impuestos
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-11-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- persistent bioaccumulative toxic 1, record 5, English, persistent%20bioaccumulative%20toxic
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- toxique bioaccumulable persistant
1, record 5, French, toxique%20bioaccumulable%20persistant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- TBP 1, record 5, French, TBP
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- toxique bio-accumulable persistant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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