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POLYMERIZE [15 records]

Record 1 2015-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Polymerization Processes (Petroleum)
  • Plastics Industry
OBS

photopolymerization: Polymerization under the influence of radiant energy (as light).

OBS

copolymerization: The act or process of copolymerizing.

OBS

to copolymerize : To polymerize together--used of two or polymerizing substances that together form complex molecules usually of high molecular weight(as plastics and synthetic rubber).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Polymérisation (Pétrole)
  • Industrie des plastiques
DEF

Copolymérisation effectuée à l'aide d'un rayonnement lumineux.

CONT

Dans la photocopolymérisation, il est possible d'utiliser d'autres monomères tels que du méthylacrylate, du méthylméthacrylate, du vinylacétate, de l'allylsulfonate de sodium.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Polimerización (Petróleo)
  • Industria de plásticos
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Record 2 2013-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

The process of dimerizing or the state of being dimerized.

DEF

To dimerize : to polymerize to a dimer.

DEF

dimer: A compound formed by the union of two molecules of a simpler compound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Réaction qui aboutit à la formation d'un dimère.

DEF

dimère : Composé résultant de la combinaison effective de deux molécules semblables [...]

CONT

Ce procédé comporte la pyrolyse de l'acide acétique suivie d'une distillation du dikétène après sa dimérisation à l'état gazeux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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Record 3 2012-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
CONT

Myosin molecules were known to be more complex: they have globular "head" domains that bind actin filaments and helical "tail" domains that self-associate to form bipolar myosin filaments.

PHR

An actin filament configures. (Random) clusters of actin filaments. (Dis)assembly, cross-linking, fragmentation, uncapping of actin filaments.

PHR

To move,(de) polymerize, sever an actin filament. To(un) cap a(short) actin filament.

Key term(s)
  • filamentous actin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
CONT

Les molécules de myosine ont une tête globulaire, qui se lie aux filaments d'actine, et une queue hélicoïdale. Les queues s'associent spontanément entre elles pour former des filaments de myosine bipolaires.

PHR

Allongement d'un filament d'actine. Décoiffage, dissociation, formation, fragmentation, (dé)polymérisation des filaments d'actine.

PHR

Agir sur les filaments d'actine. (Dé)coiffer (l'extrémité d')un filament d'actine. Couper, fragmenter un filament d'actine.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Aeroindustry
Universal entry(ies)
CH2=CH-
correct, formula, see observation
H2C=CH
correct, formula, see observation
H2C=CH-
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

The unsaturated organic group H2C=CH occurring in a large number of reactive compounds which polymerize readily and are thus of great importance in high-polymer chemistry.... Important vinyl compounds are vinyl acetate,... vinyl chloride,... and vinyl ether....

DEF

a univalent radical CH2=CH- derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2=CH- or H2C=CH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Constructions aéronautiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2=CH-
correct, formula, see observation
H2C=CH
correct, formula, see observation
H2C=CH-
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Préfixe indiquant la présence du groupement monovalent CH2=CH-.

DEF

Radical monovalent de formule H2C=CH-.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2=CH- ou H2C=CH-

OBS

vinyle : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9.

Spanish

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Record 5 2010-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

A cast which is produced by injecting a hollow organ with plastic, allowing it to polymerize and then corroding the surrounding tissue, and which is used to prepare specimens for scanning electron microscopes. [Source : Cell and Tissue Research, 1984. ]

CONT

Table I shows some example measurement made from corrosion casts from rat heart and hamster lung under several different conditions. .... While the primary application of vascular corrosion casting has been and likely will remain in the elucidation of the 3-dimensional distribution of vessels in tissue and organs, high quality casts also yield valuable quantitative information about that vasculature. ... the corrosion casting method [can] be used to describe or measure the internal volume of any hollow or porous structure or material as long as methods are available to remove the surrounding material and leave the cast intact.

CONT

Kidney glomerulus corrosion cast scanned with confocal microscope.

OBS

Incorporation of marker substances in the casting resin (e.g. isotopes, heavy metals, electron dense materials, photosensitive materials, or fluorescent substances) to enhance quantitative measurements are also being considered in some laboratories.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
CONT

[...] couches de silicone sur des copies en cire obtenues par moulage de corrosion de corps humains non fixés.

Spanish

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Record 6 2010-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

(transitive verb). To combine (small molecules) chemically into larger or especially very large molecules: subject to polymerization.

DEF

(intransitive verb). To form larger molecules from small molecules: undergo polymerization.

CONT

The photoresist is an organic material which polymerises when exposed to ultraviolet light. (Source: ELENG, 1976 11-11).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Provoquer la polymérisation d'un monomère.

DEF

(verbe intransitif). En parlant d'un monomère, passer à l'état de polymère.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Ingenieria química
CONT

"Inestable (Reactivo)" significa una sustancia química que en estado puro, o cuando se produce o transporta, se polimeriza, descompone, condensa o se vuelve autorreactivo [...] bajo condiciones extremas de presión o temperatura.

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Record 7 2006-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

Other new processes include electron beam or ultra-violet radiation curing rather than simple drying to polymerize the film.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

ultraviolet : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006).

Spanish

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Record 8 2005-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

Some chemically reactive agents denature rapidly, whereas other less reactive agents require, for example, bleach solutions to inactivate them.

CONT

When chemically reactive agents can penetrate into fatigue cracks they can accelerate crack advancement.

CONT

Corrosion, including rust, occurs when uncoated and unprotected surfaces are exposed to chemically reactive agents like water and acid.

OBS

Chemical reaction agents [sic] are those that are relatively stable on their own, but become deadly when combined.

OBS

reactive material : A chemical substance or mixture that will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become self-reactive due to shock, pressure, or temperature. Includes materials or mixtures that fall within any of these categories : explosive materials; organic peroxides; pressure-generating materials; water-reactive materials.

OBS

(chemical) reactivity: The relative capacity of an atom, molecule, or radical to combine chemically with another atom, molecule, or radical. It expresses the ability of a material to undergo a chemical change. A chemical reaction may occur under conditions such as heating, burning, contact with other chemicals, or exposure to light. Undesirable effects such as pressure build-up, temperature increase or formation of other hazardous chemicals may result.

OBS

Not to be confused with "(chemical) reagent" (in French : "réactif chimique"), which refers to a chemical species that undergoes change as a result of a chemical reaction and is used for the purpose of detecting, measuring, examining or analyzing other substances.

OBS

See also "dangerously reactive material."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Études et analyses environnementales
DEF

Agent chimique qui entre facilement en réaction.

CONT

L'hydroxyde de sodium fait partie des substances neutralisantes et des agents chimiques réactifs les plus répandus.

CONT

Les procédés de fabrication de pâtes chimiques permettent d'éliminer en partie les lignines et les hémicelluloses par dissolution dans des agents chimiques réactifs.

CONT

Le cyanure est utilisé couramment dans l'industrie minière pour l'extraction de l'or. La cyanuration est l'un des procédés les plus simples et les plus courants utilisé pour extraire le métal précieux de sa gangue minérale [...]. Le procédé est basé sur la capacité du cyanure à former des combinés, des sels avec l'or. Le métal précieux présente en effet l'inconvénient d'être inoxydable. Il est peu attaqué par les agents réactifs chimiques, à l'exception notable du cyanure, avec lequel il se combine pour former des sels d'or.

Spanish

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Record 9 2004-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

Tending toward decomposition or other unwanted chemical change during normal handling or storage.

OBS

An unstable chemical in its pure state, or as commonly produced or transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become self-reactive under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature. See also Stability.

CONT

Some substances are unstable; that is, they react when heated or when they come into contact with another product. As a result, they may cause pressure build-up or increases in temperature, or they may release toxic or corrosive products.

OBS

unstable: The opposite of "stable," i.e. the chemical species concerned has a higher molar Gibbs energy than some assumed standard. The term should not be used in place of "reactive" or "transient," although more reactive or transient species are frequently also more unstable. (Very unstable chemical species tend to undergo exothermic unimolecular decompositions. Variations in the structure of the related chemical species of this kind generally affect the energy of the transition states for these decompositions less than they affect the stability of the decomposing chemical species. Low stability may therefore parallel a relatively high rate of unimolecular decomposition.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
CONT

combinaison instable : qui se décompose facilement en ses éléments.

OBS

instable : Contraire de «stable»; en d'autres termes, l'énergie de Gibbs molaire de l'espèce chimique concernée est plus élevée que celle d'une référence sous-entendue. Ce terme ne doit pas être utilisé comme synonyme de «réactif» ou de «transitoire», bien que souvent les espèces les plus réactives ou les plus éphémères soient aussi les plus instables. (Les espèces chimiques très instables ont tendance à subir des décompositions unimoléculaires exothermiques. Généralement, les variations de structure d'espèces chimiques de ce type, appartenant à une même famille, affectent moins l'énergie es états de transition de leur décomposition que leur stabilité. Dans ce contexte, une faible stabilité peut signifier que la décomposition unimoléculaire est relativement rapide).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
DEF

Se aplica a los compuestos químicos que se descomponen con facilidad.

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Record 10 1999-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

Useful polymers can be obtained from a variety of acrylic monomers, such as acrylic and methacrylic acids, their salts, esters, and amides, and the corresponding nitriles.

OBS

"acrylic resin" : Thermoplastic polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile. The monomers are colorless liquids that polymerize readily in the presence of light, heat, or catalysts such as benzoyl peroxide ;...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
CONT

Résines acryliques : On nomme ainsi les matières plastiques obtenues par polymérisation de différents monomères, soit acryliques, soit méthacryliques, sous forme d'acides, de sels, d'esters, d'amides et de nitriles correspondants. Les plus importants monomères acryliques sont l'acrylate de méthyle et l'acrylate d'éthyle, l'acrylonitrile et le méthacrylate de méthyle [...], d'où proviennent trois types de polymères possédant des utilisations et des propriétés différentes, que nous nommerons respectivement polyacryliques, polyacrylonitriliques et polyméthacryliques.

Spanish

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Record 11 1998-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

A chemical substance or mixture that will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become self-reactive due to shock, pressure, or temperature.

OBS

Includes materials or mixtures that fall within any of these categories: explosive materials; organic peroxides; pressure-generating materials; water-reactive materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Feux et explosions
OBS

réactif (adjectif) : Se dit d'un corps qui entre facilement en réaction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Fuegos y explosiones
CONT

Materiales reactivos al agua. El agua se usa a veces para enjuagar derrames y para reducir o dirigir los vapores en situaciones de derrame. Algunos de los materiales cubiertos por este libro guía pueden reaccionar violentamente o incluso explosivamente con el agua. En estos casos, considere la posibilidad de dejar que el fuego arda o dejar al derrame solo [...]

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Record 12 1998-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Security
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Materials Storage
DEF

The ability of a material to remain unchanged in the presence of heat, moisture or air.

OBS

For MSDS [material safety data sheet] purposes a material is stable if it remains in the same form under expected and reasonable conditions of storage or use. An unstable material may decompose, polymerize, burn or explode under normal environmental conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Sécurité
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Stockage
CONT

La stabilité d'un produit est sa capacité à résister à la chaleur et à l'humidité ou à l'oxygène de l'air. Un produit instable peut se décomposer, se polymériser, brûler ou exploser spontanément dans des conditions normales. Lorsqu'il est indiqué qu'un produit est instable, on doit observer les précautions d'entreposage et de manutention appropriées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Seguridad
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Almacenaje de materiales
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Record 13 1998-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

A substance or mixture that may spontaneously polymerize with an increase in pressure unless protected by the addition of an inhibitor or by refrigeration or other thermal control; may decompose to release gas in its container; or comprise the contents of a self-pressurized container.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

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Record 14 1991-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
OBS

Useful polymers can be obtained from a variety of acrylic monomers, such as acrylic and methacrylic acids, their salts, esters, and amides, and the corresponding nitriles.

OBS

"acrylic resin" : Thermoplastic polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, esters of these acids, or acrylonitrile. The monomers are colorless liquids that polymerize readily in the presence of light, heat or catalysts such as benzoyl peroxide....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

"Résines acryliques" : On nomme ainsi les matières plastiques obtenues par polymérisation de différents monomères, soit acryliques, soit méthacryliques, sous forme d'acides, de sels, d'esters, d'amides et de nitriles correspondants. Les plus importants monomères acryliques sont l'acrylate de méthyle et l'acrylate d'éthyle, l'acrylonitrile et le méthacrylate de méthyle (...), d'où proviennent trois types de polymères possédant des utilisations et des propriétés différentes, que nous nommerons respectivement polyacryliques, polyacrylonitriliques et polyméthacryliques.

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Record 15 1989-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
CONT

The gel entrapment method involves entrapping of the enzymes within the interstitial spaces of crosslinked water insoluble polymer gels.... The usual method of gel formation is to polymerize acrylamide in an aqueous solution of the soluble enzyme and a crosslinking agent such as N, N-methylenebis(acrylamide). The resulting gel block can be mechanically dispersed into particles of desired size. The broad distribution of pore size of the gel inevitably results in leakage of the entrapped enzyme even after prolonged washing whilst the generation of free radicals in the course of the reaction may affect the activity of the entrapped enzymes.

OBS

See record "entrapment".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
CONT

Les enzymes sont en général immobilisées soit par fixation covalente sur un support membranaire, soit par utilisation d'un agent de pontage qui provoque la réticulation des molécules de protéine active ou la coréticulation de l'enzyme avec une protéine inerte. Les techniques d'inclusion dans un gel ou de confinement d'enzymes en solution sont progressivement remplacées pas les méthodes chimiques d'immobilisation. Les capteurs sont le plus souvent de type électrochimique.

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