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POLYMER INDUSTRY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- very large-scale immobilized polymer synthesis
1, record 1, English, very%20large%2Dscale%20immobilized%20polymer%20synthesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VLSIPS 1, record 1, English, VLSIPS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DNA chips are manufactured through a highly scalable process, called very large-scale immobilized polymer synthesis(VLSIPS), that combines photolithographic technologies adapted from the semiconductor industry with combinatorial chemistry. 1, record 1, English, - very%20large%2Dscale%20immobilized%20polymer%20synthesis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- very-large scale immobilised polymer synthesis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- synthèse sur polymère immobilisé à très grande échelle
1, record 1, French, synth%C3%A8se%20sur%20polym%C3%A8re%20immobilis%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20grande%20%C3%A9chelle
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- synthèse de polymères immobilisés à très grande échelle 2, record 1, French, synth%C3%A8se%20de%20polym%C3%A8res%20immobilis%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20grande%20%C3%A9chelle
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but : synthétiser et sélectionner des produits en parallèle. Pour ce faire, [une] entreprise a mis au point une microplaquette d'un centimètre carré sur laquelle elle peut synthétiser et sélectionner 65 000 composés en 48 heures. À l'aide d'un mécanisme précis commandé par ordinateur, qui manœuvre un masque au-dessus de la plaquette, et de substances chimiques sensibles à la lumière, les ingénieurs peuvent déposer des nucléotides en plusieurs couches sur une grille. [...] À l'étape finale de la sélection, la plaquette est exposée à la molécule «cible» pour laquelle l'activité est recherchée et, lorsque la plaquette est frappée par un rayon laser, un marqueur spécial sensible à la lumière indique quels médicaments candidats se sont fixés le plus fortement lorsque la plaquette est frappée par un rayon laser. La technique, qui est en fait une synthèse sur polymère immobilisé à très grande échelle, est idéale pour stocker et extraire des données dans la banque du projet de génome humain [...] 1, record 1, French, - synth%C3%A8se%20sur%20polym%C3%A8re%20immobilis%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20grande%20%C3%A9chelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polymer industry
1, record 2, English, polymer%20industry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- industrie des polymères
1, record 2, French, industrie%20des%20polym%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une gamme de filtres en fibres métalliques a été mise au point [et elle couvre] tous les besoins de filtration de l'industrie des polymères. 1, record 2, French, - industrie%20des%20polym%C3%A8res
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe
1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20Plastics%20Manufacturers%20in%20Europe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- APME 1, record 3, English, APME
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APME(Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe) acts as the voice for the European polymer producing industry and is a central source of information to help the many people who have an interest in plastics. APME aims to : promote understanding of plastics’ vital role in society; provide information on the European industry, the uses of plastics and relevant research; communicate industry's views on issues related to plastics-including production, use, health & safety and the environment. 1, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20Plastics%20Manufacturers%20in%20Europe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Plasturgie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association des producteurs de matières plastiques en Europe
1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20producteurs%20de%20mati%C3%A8res%20plastiques%20en%20Europe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Hair Styling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer
1, record 4, English, ethyl%20ester%20of%20PVM%2FMA%20copolymer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ethyl ester of poly(methyl vinyl ether)/maleic anhydride copolymer 2, record 4, English, ethyl%20ester%20of%20poly%28methyl%20vinyl%20ether%29%2Fmaleic%20anhydride%20copolymer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A texture analyzer was employed to study the properties of hairspray resins by measuring a number of mechanical parameters of hair modified by them. Hairset stiffness, stiffness retention at high humidity, and duration and magnitude of polymer film tackiness during drying were the properties employed to characterize fixative-treated hair. They were investigated for formulations containing ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer, butyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer, vinyl caprolactam/PVP/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, VA/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer, and polymer blends such as poly(methylvinylether) (PMVE) - ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer. 3, record 4, English, - ethyl%20ester%20of%20PVM%2FMA%20copolymer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Omnirez [trademark] 2000 Polymer is a new Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA copolymer developed to meet the challenges of today's hair fixative industry. It is soluble in 55% VOC systems and anhydrous products. 4, record 4, English, - ethyl%20ester%20of%20PVM%2FMA%20copolymer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Coiffure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ester éthylique du copolymère de PVM/MA
1, record 4, French, ester%20%C3%A9thylique%20du%20copolym%C3%A8re%20de%20PVM%2FMA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ester éthylique du copolymère de poly(oxyde de méthyle et de vinyle) et d'anhydride maléique 2, record 4, French, ester%20%C3%A9thylique%20du%20copolym%C3%A8re%20de%20poly%28oxyde%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%20et%20de%20vinyle%29%20et%20d%27anhydride%20mal%C3%A9ique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- poly(oxy-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenylenecarbonyl-1,4-phenylene)
1, record 5, English, poly%28oxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenyleneoxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylenecarbonyl%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylene%29
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PEEK 1, record 5, English, PEEK
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- poly(ether ether ketone) 2, record 5, English, poly%28ether%20ether%20ketone%29
correct
- PEEK 1, record 5, English, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 1, record 5, English, PEEK
- polyetheretherketone 3, record 5, English, polyetheretherketone
avoid
- PEEK 4, record 5, English, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 4, record 5, English, PEEK
- polyether etherketone 5, record 5, English, polyether%20etherketone
avoid
- PEEK 5, record 5, English, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 5, record 5, English, PEEK
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is one of several aromatic polyetherketones. ... PEEK is a melt-processible, high-performance thermosplastic. It is semicrystalline with a high melting temperature of 635°F (335°C) ... 6, record 5, English, - poly%28oxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenyleneoxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylenecarbonyl%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylene%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Poly(Ether Ether Ketone)(or PEEK) :... it was found that this new polymer was among the best of the adhesives in terms of resistance to radiations and could well serve for space applications and in the nuclear industry. 7, record 5, English, - poly%28oxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenyleneoxy%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylenecarbonyl%2D1%2C4%2Dphenylene%29
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poly(oxy-1,4-phénylèneoxy-1,4-phénylènecarbonyl-1,4-phénylène)
1, record 5, French, poly%28oxy%2D1%2C4%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8neoxy%2D1%2C4%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8necarbonyl%2D1%2C4%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PEEK 1, record 5, French, PEEK
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poly(étheréthercétone) 1, record 5, French, poly%28%C3%A9ther%C3%A9therc%C3%A9tone%29
correct, feminine noun
- polyétheréthercétone 2, record 5, French, poly%C3%A9ther%C3%A9therc%C3%A9tone
avoid, feminine noun
- PEEK 3, record 5, French, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 3, record 5, French, PEEK
- polyéther éther cétone 4, record 5, French, poly%C3%A9ther%20%C3%A9ther%20c%C3%A9tone
avoid, feminine noun
- PEEK 4, record 5, French, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 4, record 5, French, PEEK
- polyéther-éthercétone 5, record 5, French, poly%C3%A9ther%2D%C3%A9therc%C3%A9tone
avoid, feminine noun
- PEEK 5, record 5, French, PEEK
correct
- PEEK 5, record 5, French, PEEK
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- polieteretercetona
1, record 5, Spanish, polieteretercetona
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- high-amylose starch
1, record 6, English, high%2Damylose%20starch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amylose, the predominant gel-forming polymer in starch, produces stronger, relatively thermal stable gels. Because the amylose molecule is linear, it can form strong intra-and intermolecular networks "High-amylose starches are commercially used in mainly three areas : the cereal industry, confectionery and coating area, "says Neil Grimwood, director of marketing and technical services of a starch supplier's food division. 1, record 6, English, - high%2Damylose%20starch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amidon à haute teneur en amylose
1, record 6, French, amidon%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20amylose
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'origine de cette innovation : les mathématiques appliquées aux sciences pharmaceutiques et l'étude chimique de l'amylose réticulé. «Ces deux axes de recherche ont aidé à mieux comprendre l'action des polymères, signale Louis Cartilier. Et cela a joué un rôle important dans le processus de la découverte des possibilités de l'amylose réticulé, une matrice polymère dérivée de l'amidon à haute teneur en amylose», déclare le professeur. 1, record 6, French, - amidon%20%C3%A0%20haute%20teneur%20en%20amylose
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Zormax Polymer Industry Inc.
1, record 7, English, Zormax%20Polymer%20Industry%20Inc%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Industrie Polymère Zormax Inc.
1, record 7, French, Industrie%20Polym%C3%A8re%20Zormax%20Inc%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-01-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- polypropylene-ethylene copolymer 1, record 8, English, polypropylene%2Dethylene%20copolymer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The box and interior divider shall be made from single process continuously extruded, fluted polypropylene-ethylene copolymer. 1, record 8, English, - polypropylene%2Dethylene%20copolymer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polypropylene is an extremely versatile material in the packaging industry.... Polymers made up only of propylene are called homopolymers. If another monomer is added(typically ethylene), the polymer is called a copolymer. 2, record 8, English, - polypropylene%2Dethylene%20copolymer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- copolymère polypropylène-éthylène
1, record 8, French, copolym%C3%A8re%20polypropyl%C3%A8ne%2D%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-09-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- drainage net
1, record 9, English, drainage%20net
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transmissivity of a drainage net as a function of hydraulic gradient and compressive stresses: (a) the net is between two geomembranes; (b) the net is between a geomembrane and a heat-bonded non-woven geotextile ... . 1, record 9, English, - drainage%20net
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term fin drain is given to this form of composite geotextile drain because the water conducting sheet is generally in the form of a fin projecting upwards from a pipe. The fin drain sheet itself is formed from a water conducting core backed with a geotextile filter on either one or both sides. Geotextile mats, nets, and waffled plastic sheets (sometimes called geospacers) may be used as the core material ... . 2, record 9, English, - drainage%20net
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Geotextile nets consist of two sets of roughly round polymer strands that cross at a constant angle to give very open geotextile with large diamond or rectangle shaped apertures. This mesh-like appearance led to the term "mesh" being initially applied to this type of geotextile before the industry standardized on the term "net".... This form of geotextile is mainly used as either comparatively low strength soil reinforcement or as the core material in a fin drain geotextile composite.... 2, record 9, English, - drainage%20net
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Mécanique des sols
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- filet drainant
1, record 9, French, filet%20drainant
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couche drainante : Couche constituée de matériau perméable mise en place derrière un ouvrage (mur enterré, soutènement) ou sous un ouvrage (radier, dallage, route, barrage) pour faciliter l'écoulement de l'eau du sol et éviter en particulier sa mise en pression. Synonyme : tapis drainant, matelas drainant. 2, record 9, French, - filet%20drainant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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