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POLLUTION REMOVAL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anaerobic wastewater treatment
1, record 1, English, anaerobic%20wastewater%20treatment
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anaeobic waste water treatment 2, record 1, English, anaeobic%20waste%20water%20treatment
correct
- anaerobic biological treatment 3, record 1, English, anaerobic%20biological%20treatment
correct
- biological anaerobic treatment 4, record 1, English, biological%20anaerobic%20treatment
correct
- anaerobic treatment 5, record 1, English, anaerobic%20treatment
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anaerobic wastewater treatment is the biological treatment of wastewater without the use of air or elemental oxygen. Many applications are directed towards the removal of organic pollution in wastewater, slurries and sludges. The organic pollutants are converted by anaerobic microorganisms to a gas containing methane and carbon dioxide, known as "biogas. " 4, record 1, English, - anaerobic%20wastewater%20treatment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anaerobic wastewater treatment: designation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 6, record 1, English, - anaerobic%20wastewater%20treatment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traitement anaérobie des eaux usées
1, record 1, French, traitement%20ana%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traitement biologique anaérobie 2, record 1, French, traitement%20biologique%20ana%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
- traitement anaérobie 3, record 1, French, traitement%20ana%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traitement anaérobie des eaux usées : désignation normalisée par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 4, record 1, French, - traitement%20ana%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tratamiento anaerobio
1, record 1, Spanish, tratamiento%20anaerobio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento que usa organismos anaerobios para reducir la materia orgánica de las aguas residuales. 1, record 1, Spanish, - tratamiento%20anaerobio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Viral Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- viral pollution
1, record 2, English, viral%20pollution
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- virus pollution 2, record 2, English, virus%20pollution
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Further research into the health risks associated with viruses in water and soil is necessary. These studies should include the development and evaluation of methods of detecting viruses and alternative indicators of virus pollution... and the improvement of treatment methods for the inactivation and removal of viruses from water and wastewater. 3, record 2, English, - viral%20pollution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies virales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pollution virale
1, record 2, French, pollution%20virale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aucune des méthodes de traitement courantes des eaux d'égout n'élimine à coup sûr les virus et, par conséquent, la plupart des virus, beaucoup plus infectieux que les bactéries, contaminent les eaux de surface. L'élimination des eaux domestiques et de matières solides sur le sol peut entraîner la pollution virale des eaux souterraines. 2, record 2, French, - pollution%20virale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- depollution
1, record 3, English, depollution
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pollution removal 2, record 3, English, pollution%20removal
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cleansing or removing of pollution of or from a certain environment, such as land, water, etc. 3, record 3, English, - depollution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
depollution: term also loosely applied to the reduction or the control of pollution. Compare with "pollution control" and "pollution abatement" in TERMIUM. 4, record 3, English, - depollution
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépollution
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9pollution
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action permettant de diminuer ou de supprimer la pollution en agissant sur la source de celle-ci ou en traitant le milieu contaminé. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9pollution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépollution : Ce terme peut s'employer dans le sens général de «lutte contre la pollution», ou dans le sens plus spécifique de «réduction de la pollution». Cependant, il possède aussi un sens très spécifique, celui de l'élimination complète de la pollution. Voir aussi «lutte antipollution» dans TERMIUM. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9pollution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- descontaminación
1, record 3, Spanish, descontaminaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Wild, Threatened, Endangered and Lost Streams of the Lower Fraser Valley
1, record 4, English, Wild%2C%20Threatened%2C%20Endangered%20and%20Lost%20Streams%20of%20the%20Lower%20Fraser%20Valley
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1998? Presents the results of a survey that evaluated the condition of streams from the Strait of Georgia east to the Coquihalla watershed near Hope, and from the North Shore mountains to the United States border. The study classified the streams according to their health, based on the number and types of impacts, including channelization, water diversion, removal or alteration of streamside vegetation and pollution. 1, record 4, English, - Wild%2C%20Threatened%2C%20Endangered%20and%20Lost%20Streams%20of%20the%20Lower%20Fraser%20Valley
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Wild, Threatened, Endangered and Lost Streams of the Lower Fraser Valley
1, record 4, French, Wild%2C%20Threatened%2C%20Endangered%20and%20Lost%20Streams%20of%20the%20Lower%20Fraser%20Valley
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Présente les résultats d'une enquête portant sur l'évaluation de la situation des ruisseaux du détroit de Georgia, à l'est du bassin hydrographique de Coquihalla, près de Hope, et des montagnes du North Shore jusqu'à la frontière des États-Unis. Dans l'étude, on classifie les ruisseaux selon leur état de santé, à partir du nombre et des types d'impact, y compris la canalisation, la déviation des eaux, l'élimination ou l'altération de la végétation en bordure des ruisseaux et la pollution. 1, record 4, French, - Wild%2C%20Threatened%2C%20Endangered%20and%20Lost%20Streams%20of%20the%20Lower%20Fraser%20Valley
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- specialized stack incinerator 1, record 5, English, specialized%20stack%20incinerator
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air pollution control. This class includes any activity that produces equipment technology or specific materials for the treatment and/or removal of exhaust gases and particulate matter from both stationary and mobile sources. It includes air-handling equipment, dust collectors, precipitators, filters, catalytic converters, chemical treatment and recovery systems, specialized stack incinerators, scrubbers, odour control equipment, environmentally less-damaging specialized fuels. 1, record 5, English, - specialized%20stack%20incinerator
Record 5, Key term(s)
- specialized incinerator
- specialised stack incinerator
- specialised incinerator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- incinérateur spécialisé
1, record 5, French, incin%C3%A9rateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- incinérateur spécifique 1, record 5, French, incin%C3%A9rateur%20sp%C3%A9cifique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] au vu de la complexité et de la diversité des déchets, une gestion cohérente implique des traitements adaptés via différentes filières (recyclage des matériaux et réintroduction dans les circuits industriels, compostage ou méthanisation des composés organiques, incinération avec récupération d'énergie des fractions combustibles, incinération spécifique ou traitements physicochimiques des déchets toxiques et contaminés, mise en décharge des déchets ultimes après traitement). 2, record 5, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La réglementation générale relative aux déchets ainsi que le Règlement Sanitaire Départemental type [...] définit les modes de conditionnement, de collecte et de transport des déchets contaminés. Il impose leur incinération. Celle-ci peut être réalisée soit dans un incinérateur spécifique à ces déchets [...] soit dans une usine d'incinération des ordures ménagères adaptée [...] 3, record 5, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[...] Centre de traitement des déchets industriels spéciaux (DIS) [...] Il n'y a pas de différence conceptuelle fondamentale entre une UIOM [Usine d'Incinération des Ordures Ménagères] et une UIDIS excepté dans la manutention préalable du déchet. Ce centre spécialisé dans les DIS faiblement halogénés, traite plus particulièrement les résidus liquides, solides ou pâteux. 4, record 5, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-12-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- specialized incineration 1, record 6, English, specialized%20incineration
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air pollution control. This class includes any activity that produces equipment technology or specific materials for the treatment and/or removal of exhaust gases and particulate matter from both stationary and mobile sources. It includes air-handling equipment, dust collectors, precipitators, filters, catalytic converters, chemical treatment and recovery systems, specialized stack incinerators, scrubbers, odour control equipment, environmentally less-damaging specialized fuels. 2, record 6, English, - specialized%20incineration
Record 6, Key term(s)
- specialised incineration
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- incinération spécifique
1, record 6, French, incin%C3%A9ration%20sp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- incinération spécialisée 2, record 6, French, incin%C3%A9ration%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] au vu de la complexité et de la diversité des déchets, une gestion cohérente implique des traitements adaptés via différentes filières (recyclage des matériaux et réintroduction dans les circuits industriels, compostage ou méthanisation des composés organiques, incinération avec récupération d'énergie des fractions combustibles, incinération spécifique ou traitements physicochimiques des déchets toxiques et contaminés, mise en décharge des déchets ultimes après traitement). 1, record 6, French, - incin%C3%A9ration%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] Centre de traitement des déchets industriels spéciaux (DIS) [...] Il n'y a pas de différence conceptuelle fondamentale entre une UIOM [Usine d'Incinération des Ordures Ménagères] et une UIDIS excepté dans la manutention préalable du déchet. Ce centre spécialisé dans les DIS faiblement halogénés, traite plus particulièrement les résidus liquides, solides ou pâteux. 3, record 6, French, - incin%C3%A9ration%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- plant selection
1, record 7, English, plant%20selection
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proper plant selection and location is important to avoid subjecting plants to unnecessary stresses, such as : wind exposure, frost pockets, insects and diseases, air or soil-borne salts, air pollution, vandalism, snow removal and storage, chemicals, such as broad-leaved weed killers. 1, record 7, English, - plant%20selection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- choix des plantes
1, record 7, French, choix%20des%20plantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- choix des végétaux 2, record 7, French, choix%20des%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9taux
correct, masculine noun
- choix des espèces 3, record 7, French, choix%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces
correct, masculine noun
- choix des essences 4, record 7, French, choix%20des%20essences
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aménagement du jardin fait appel à (...) la science horticole pour le choix des plantes, les techniques de plantation, de formation et d'entretien des végétaux. Le jardin doit sa réussite surtout à la bonne adaptation des éléments qui le constituent au milieu naturel, à l'espace disponible et à l'usage que l'on veut en faire. Le choix des végétaux se fait en fonction du climat, de l'exposition et de la nature du sol. Cependant, une des gloires des jardiniers est de s'affranchir des conditions naturelles par la création d'un milieu où peuvent s'établir des espèces variées (...) L'espace disponible est aussi un critère important pour le choix des espèces. 1, record 7, French, - choix%20des%20plantes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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