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POTASSIUM NITRATE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potassium salt
1, record 1, English, potassium%20salt
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Potassium is used extensively, mainly in the form of potassium salts, in various fields such as medicine(iodide as a disinfectant), photographic processing(carbonate), explosives(chlorate and nitrate as powder), defreezing agents, poisons(potassium cyanide), metallurgy and basic chemistry(hydroxide in, for example, strong bases, oil sweetening, CO2 absorbent, chromate and dichromates as oxidants, carbonate in glass industry), fertilizers(nitrate, carbonate, chloride, bromide, sulfate), detergents and soaps(hydroxide and carbonate), coolants in nuclear reactors(NaK alloy), etc. 2, record 1, English, - potassium%20salt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sel de potassium
1, record 1, French, sel%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sel potassique 2, record 1, French, sel%20potassique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sels de potassium comme le nitrate de potassium sont des électrolytes. Solubles dans l'eau, ils s'y décomposent en formant des ions potassium, porteurs d'une charge positive. Les ions potassium sont présents dans l'alimentation et dans l'organisme. 3, record 1, French, - sel%20de%20potassium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cured
1, record 2, English, cured
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In the Meat Inspection Regulations, 1990, ] cured means, in respect of an edible meat product, that salt together with at least 100 p. p. m. of sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate, or any combination thereof, was added to the meat product during its preparation... 1, record 2, English, - cured
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- saumuré
1, record 2, French, saumur%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans le Règlement de 1990 sur l'inspection des viandes,] saumuré [qualifie] le produit de viande comestible auquel du sel avec au moins 100 p.p.m. de nitrite ou de nitrate de sodium ou de nitrite ou de nitrate de potassium, ou toute combinaison de ceux-ci, a été ajouté durant sa préparation. 1, record 2, French, - saumur%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blasting powder
1, record 3, English, blasting%20powder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- black blasting powder 2, record 3, English, black%20blasting%20powder
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
black powder usu. containing sodium nitrate manufactured in grains or pellets and used esp. for blasting soft materials (as in coal mines) (...) 1, record 3, English, - blasting%20powder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Black powder : an explosive consisting of black gunpowder now used chiefly as an ignition charge and primer(...) ;also : a similar explosive consisting of a mixture of sodium nitrate instead of potassium nitrate and charcoal and sulfur used chiefly in blasting(...) 1, record 3, English, - blasting%20powder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poudre de mine
1, record 3, French, poudre%20de%20mine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) poudre noire pour emploi au minage. 1, record 3, French, - poudre%20de%20mine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Poudre noire: Explosif constitué de trois éléments: le salpêtre (nitrate de potassium (...),) le soufre et le charbon de bois. 2, record 3, French, - poudre%20de%20mine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- black powder
1, record 4, English, black%20powder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- blackpowder 2, record 4, English, blackpowder
correct
- gunpowder 3, record 4, English, gunpowder
correct
- blasting powder 4, record 4, English, blasting%20powder
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intimate mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal. 5, record 4, English, - black%20powder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This mixture is extremely flammable and is very sensitive to outside stimulus such as sparks. Under specific conditions, black powder can detonate. 5, record 4, English, - black%20powder
Record 4, Key term(s)
- gun powder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poudre noire
1, record 4, French, poudre%20noire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange intime de nitrate de potassium, de soufre et de charbon de bois. 2, record 4, French, - poudre%20noire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce mélange est extrêmement inflammable et très sensible aux stimuli externes comme les étincelles. Dans des conditions particulières, la poudre noire peut détoner. 2, record 4, French, - poudre%20noire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pólvora
1, record 4, Spanish, p%C3%B3lvora
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- potassium nitrate
1, record 5, English, potassium%20nitrate
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- nitrate of potash 2, record 5, English, nitrate%20of%20potash
obsolete
- nitre 1, record 5, English, nitre
correct
- potassium trioxonitrate(1-) 3, record 5, English, potassium%20trioxonitrate%281%2D%29
correct
- saltpetre 4, record 5, English, saltpetre
correct
- niter 5, record 5, English, niter
correct
- saltpeter 6, record 5, English, saltpeter
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white, flammable, water-soluble crystalline substance having a saline taste and which is the chief constituent of gunpowder, is widely used in the manufacture of explosives and of certain fertilizers, and is used as a preservative and as a colour-stabilizing agent for meat. 7, record 5, English, - potassium%20nitrate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
potassium nitrate : 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; term officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 7, record 5, English, - potassium%20nitrate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: KNO3 7, record 5, English, - potassium%20nitrate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nitrate de potassium
1, record 5, French, nitrate%20de%20potassium
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nitrate de potasse 2, record 5, French, nitrate%20de%20potasse
masculine noun, obsolete
- nitre 3, record 5, French, nitre
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- trioxonitrate(1-) de potassium 4, record 5, French, trioxonitrate%281%2D%29%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- salpêtre 5, record 5, French, salp%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
- azotate de potassium 6, record 5, French, azotate%20de%20potassium
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- sel de nitre 7, record 5, French, sel%20de%20nitre
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique cristallin de couleur blanche, inflammable, soluble dans l'eau, que l'on utilise comme oxydant dans la composition des poudres et des explosifs, dans la composition de certains engrais, dans la conservation des viandes et aussi en métallurgie pour brûler les résidus carbonés ou sulfurés. 8, record 5, French, - nitrate%20de%20potassium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nitrate de potassium : 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; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 8, record 5, French, - nitrate%20de%20potassium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : KNO3 8, record 5, French, - nitrate%20de%20potassium
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrato de potasio
1, record 5, Spanish, nitrato%20de%20potasio
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- nitro 1, record 5, Spanish, nitro
correct, masculine noun
- sal nitro 1, record 5, Spanish, sal%20nitro
masculine noun
- salnitro 1, record 5, Spanish, salnitro
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: KNO3 2, record 5, Spanish, - nitrato%20de%20potasio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- silver cyanide
1, record 6, English, silver%20cyanide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties : White, odorless, tasteless powder which darkens on exposure to light.... Derivation : By adding sodium or potassium cyanide to a solution of silver nitrate.... Uses : Silver plating. 2, record 6, English, - silver%20cyanide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cyanure d'argent
1, record 6, French, cyanure%20d%27argent
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianuro de plata
1, record 6, Spanish, cianuro%20de%20plata
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-06-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- NMR 3D
1, record 7, English, NMR%203D
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 3D 2, record 7, English, Nuclear%20Magnetic%20Resonance%203D
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These isotopes(Carbon-13 and Nitrogen-15) are used as a metabolic tracers(including breath tests), or for labeling large molecules for NMR 3D structure determination. 13C is available in the form of CO2, sold in cylinders. 15N is available as potassium nitrate or ammonium chloride. 1, record 7, English, - NMR%203D
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- résonnance magnétique nucléaire à trois dimensions
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9sonnance%20magn%C3%A9tique%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20%C3%A0%20trois%20dimensions
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- RMN-3D 2, record 7, French, RMN%2D3D
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- résonnance magnétique nucléaire tridimensionnelle 3, record 7, French, r%C3%A9sonnance%20magn%C3%A9tique%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20tridimensionnelle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vers la fin des années quatre-vingt le principe de la RMN à deux dimensions a été étendu à trois dimensions, où une double réaction de transfert (A vers B vers C) [...] La RMN à trois dimensions est intrinsèquement liée à l'étude de protéines, de plus de 150 acides aminés, doublement marquées en N (exposant 15) et C (exposant 13). 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9sonnance%20magn%C3%A9tique%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20%C3%A0%20trois%20dimensions
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et exemple tirés du Technoscope. 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9sonnance%20magn%C3%A9tique%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20%C3%A0%20trois%20dimensions
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-04-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- caliche
1, record 8, English, caliche
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Chile salpetre 2, record 8, English, Chile%20salpetre
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gravel, rock, soil, or alluvium cemented with soluble salts of sodium in the nitrate deposits of the Atacama Desert of northern Chile and Peru; it contains sodium nitrate..., potassium nitrate..., sodium iodate... 3, record 8, English, - caliche
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- caliche
1, record 8, French, caliche
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- salpêtre du Chili 2, record 8, French, salp%C3%AAtre%20du%20Chili
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croûte de nitrate de sodium naturel impur. 2, record 8, French, - caliche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- caliche
1, record 8, Spanish, caliche
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- salitre de Chile 1, record 8, Spanish, salitre%20de%20Chile
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nitrato de sodio natural. 1, record 8, Spanish, - caliche
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- metallic nitrate
1, record 9, English, metallic%20nitrate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- metal nitrate 2, record 9, English, metal%20nitrate
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decomposing clover will release nitrates to the soil where metal nitrates will form. Metal nitrates are stable but water soluable. [Examples of] Metal nitrates [are :]... strontium nitrate... cesium nitrate... lithium nitrate... barium nitrate... thorium nitrate... lead nitrate... silver nitrate... thallium nitrate... potassium nitrate... sodium nitrate... magnesium nitrate... rubidium nitrate... ammonium nitrate... copper nitrate... aluminium nitrate... cerium nitrate... nickel nitrate... cadmium nitrate... calcium nitrate... lanthanum nitrate... beryllium nitrate... zinc nitrate... chromium nitrate... cobalt nitrate... iron nitrate... yttrium nitrate... uranium nitrate... 3, record 9, English, - metallic%20nitrate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Because almost all metallic nitrates are water-soluble, they are not found in nature but are produced from nitric acid. 4, record 9, English, - metallic%20nitrate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nitrate métallique
1, record 9, French, nitrate%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- nitrate de métal 2, record 9, French, nitrate%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur le spectre ultraviolet des dissolutions aqueuses d'acide nitrique, des nitrates métalliques et en particulier du nitrate de cuivre; [...] 3, record 9, French, - nitrate%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les dénominations de familles de composés, l'adjectif anglais «metallic» ou le terme anglais «metal» employé adjectivement se traduisent en français par «métallique» de préférence à «de métal». P. ex. : acétylures métalliques, azides métalliques, azotures métalliques, carbonoperoxoates métalliques, chlorures métalliques, cyanures métalliques, hydroxydes métalliques, hydrures métalliques, nitrates métalliques, sels métalliques, stéarates métalliques et sulfures métalliques (tournures plus naturelles que celles formées avec «de métal»). En revanche, lorsqu'il est nécessaire de préciser la nature du métal (métaux alcalins, métaux alcalino-terreux, métaux de transition, métaux des terres rares, métaux lourds, etc.), il est préférable, pour éviter toute ambiguïté, d'utiliser la locution «de métal». P. ex. : peroxydes de métaux de transition (et non «peroxydes métalliques de transition»), peroxydes de métaux alcalins (et non «peroxydes métalliques alcalins»). 2, record 9, French, - nitrate%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- saltpeter
1, record 10, English, saltpeter
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Name given to potassium nitrate(nitre) and sodium nitrate. A component of black powder. 2, record 10, English, - saltpeter
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 3, record 10, English, - saltpeter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- salpêtre
1, record 10, French, salp%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné au nitrate de potassium (nitre) et au nitrate de sodium. C'est un élément de la poudre noire. 2, record 10, French, - salp%C3%AAtre
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 10, French, - salp%C3%AAtre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- salnitro
1, record 10, Spanish, salnitro
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- sal nitro 1, record 10, Spanish, sal%20nitro
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Crop Protection
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inorganic nitrate compound
1, record 11, English, inorganic%20nitrate%20compound
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- inorganic nitrate 2, record 11, English, inorganic%20nitrate
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Secondary pollutants formed in the photochemical reactions include ozone, N-nitroso compounds, and peroxyacetylnitrate as well as nitric acid and inorganic nitrates. 3, record 11, English, - inorganic%20nitrate%20compound
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The primary inorganic nitrates which may contaminate drinking water are potassium nitrate and ammonium nitrate both of which are widely used as fertilizers. 4, record 11, English, - inorganic%20nitrate%20compound
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Protection des végétaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique à base de nitrate
1, record 11, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20nitrate
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- nitrate inorganique 2, record 11, French, nitrate%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nappes aquifères d'eau douce contiennent des concentrations relativement élevées de nitrates inorganiques dissous mais ni phosphates, ni ammoniaque et ni nitrites, ce qui suggère une pollution par engrais. 3, record 11, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20nitrate
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-06-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- molten salt eutectic 1, record 12, English, molten%20salt%20eutectic
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A molten salt eutectic, consisting primarily of potassium nitrate, serves as the heat transfer media. 1, record 12, English, - molten%20salt%20eutectic
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- constituant eutectique fondu
1, record 12, French, constituant%20eutectique%20fondu
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les déchets sont introduits via deux convoyeurs rotatifs où un constituant eutectique fondu, principalement du nitrate de potassium, sert de médium de transfert. 1, record 12, French, - constituant%20eutectique%20fondu
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- black powder
1, record 13, English, black%20powder
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- gunpowder 1, record 13, English, gunpowder
correct
- GP 2, record 13, English, GP
correct
- GP 2, record 13, English, GP
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Earliest form of propellant powder, reputed to have been first made by the Chinese in the 1st century and first used for guns by the Arabs in the 12th century. It is a mechanical mixture of approximately 75 parts potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate(saltpeter), 15 parts charcoal and 10 parts sulphur. It usually comes in four granulations : a. FFFFg, the finest granulation, is used mainly for priming flintlock firearms and in pyrotechnics; b. FFFg, is used as a load for firearms of. 40 inch calibre or less; c. FFg, is used as a load for firearms over. 40 inch calibre and up to. 58 inch calibre; and d. Fg, the coarsest granulation, is used as a load for cannons and firearms over. 58 inch calibre. 3, record 13, English, - black%20powder
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Black powder is an explosive which ignites readily and burns violently. It is dangerous to manufacture and must be handled with extreme care. 3, record 13, English, - black%20powder
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- poudre noire
1, record 13, French, poudre%20noire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- poudre à feu 1, record 13, French, poudre%20%C3%A0%20feu
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Première poudre propulsive, vraisemblablement inventée par les Chinois au 1er siècle. Il s'agit d'un mélange d'environ 75 parties de nitrate de potassium ou de nitrate de sodium (salpêtre), 15 parties de charbon et 10 parties de soufre. Elle se présente normalement en quatre grosseurs : a. FFFFg, la plus fine, sert surtout à l'amorçage des armes à silex et aux compositions pyrotechniques; b. FFFg, sert comme charge propulsive d'armes à feu de calibre de .40 pouce ou moins; c. FFg, sert comme charge propulsive d'armes à feu de calibre supérieur à .40 pouce et jusqu'à .58 pouce; et d. Fg, la plus grosse, sert comme charge propulsive de canon et d'armes à feu de calibre de plus de .58 pouce. 1, record 13, French, - poudre%20noire
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La poudre noire est un explosif qui s'enflamme facilement et qui déflagre. Elle est dangereuse à fabriquer et doit être manipulée avec grande prudence. 1, record 13, French, - poudre%20noire
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poudre noire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 2, record 13, French, - poudre%20noire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- curing agent
1, record 14, English, curing%20agent
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- curing ingredient 2, record 14, English, curing%20ingredient
correct
- curing aid 3, record 14, English, curing%20aid
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The generic name for brine and other ingredients (pepper, wood smoke, acetic acid, sugar, wine, beer, alcohols, etc.) used in curing and dry-salting meat. 4, record 14, English, - curing%20agent
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The development and maintenance of a stable red color is very important in cured and smoked meat operations. Sodium or potassium nitrate or nitrite is the curing agent used to process cured meats. Curing agents are responsible for the development of the characteristically red stable color in meat. 5, record 14, English, - curing%20agent
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- adjuvant de salaison
1, record 14, French, adjuvant%20de%20salaison
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- agent de traitement des viandes 2, record 14, French, agent%20de%20traitement%20des%20viandes
correct, masculine noun
- agent de salaison 2, record 14, French, agent%20de%20salaison
correct, masculine noun
- agent de saumurage 2, record 14, French, agent%20de%20saumurage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En charcuterie et salaison, nom générique des saumures et divers ingrédients destinés au traitement des viandes (poivre, fumée de bois, acide acétique, sucre, vin, bière, alcools, etc.). 2, record 14, French, - adjuvant%20de%20salaison
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Rubber Processing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- liquid curing medium
1, record 15, English, liquid%20curing%20medium
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- LCM 1, record 15, English, LCM
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eutectic mixture of inorganic salts, the molten phase of which is used as a heating medium for the continuous vulcanization of a rubber mix, usually following extrusion. 1, record 15, English, - liquid%20curing%20medium
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NOTE-A commonly used pair of salts are sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate. 1, record 15, English, - liquid%20curing%20medium
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du caoutchouc
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- bain de sels
1, record 15, French, bain%20de%20sels
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange eutectique de sels organiques dont la phase fondue est utilisée comme moyen de chauffage pour la vulcanisation en continu d'un mélange de caoutchouc, généralement à la suite de l'extrusion. 1, record 15, French, - bain%20de%20sels
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NOTE - Le nitrite de sodium et le nitrate de potassium forment le couple de sels généralement utilisé. 1, record 15, French, - bain%20de%20sels
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- potassium fertilizer 1, record 16, English, potassium%20fertilizer
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All potassium fertilizers are water soluble. Difference in their value and uses depend on the type of ion accompanying the potassium. 2, record 16, English, - potassium%20fertilizer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... come(s) largely from deposits of potassium chloride. Manufacturers mine the deposits or extract them with water to produce such fertilizers as potassium chloride, potassium nitrate, and potassium sulfate. 3, record 16, English, - potassium%20fertilizer
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- engrais potassique
1, record 16, French, engrais%20potassique
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les engrais potassiques sont : soit des sels bruts (sylvinite); soit des sels raffinés (chlorure de potassium, carbonate de potassium). 2, record 16, French, - engrais%20potassique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-09-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
- Theatre and Opera
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- flash box
1, record 17, English, flash%20box
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- flash pot 2, record 17, English, flash%20pot
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A bright flash with a puff of white smoke can be made with a flash box and powered potassium nitrate mixed with powered magnesium... The mixture is then placed in the flash box and ignited electrically. 2, record 17, English, - flash%20box
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- boîte à éclairs
1, record 17, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9clairs
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1983-09-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Metal Columns and Foundations
- Security
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- water filling
1, record 18, English, water%20filling
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water Filling. The principle of water cooling structural elements is now well established.(...) Water inside a structural member exposed to a building fire will absorb heat and maintain steel temperatures below the critical level of approximately 550°C. The heat is dissipated by convection to other non-exposed areas of the system and by conversion of the water to steam which is vented.(...) In high-rise structures, columns may be divided into zone levels(...) in order to limit the hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of the zone. Water in the system is generally treated with potassium carbonate in quantities sufficient to prevent freezing during winter, and potassium nitrate to inhibit corrosion. 1, record 18, English, - water%20filling
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Poteaux et fondations métalliques
- Sécurité
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- irrigation
1, record 18, French, irrigation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Le) refroidissement par l'eau sous forme d'irrigation intérieure de profils creux est un procédé très fiable, pourvu que l'eau soit mise en circulation dans l'ossature de manière à assurer son remplissage en toutes sections accessibles au feu; [...]. Des inhibiteurs de corrosion et de gel (si la structure est exposée à l'extérieur) sont ajoutés à l'eau de remplissage. Ce procédé a été utilisé jusqu'à présent surtout pour la protection des poteaux, très rarement pour celle de poutres ou de portiques. Dans le cas d'immeubles très hauts, il peut être nécessaire de recouper les vides des poteaux en tronçons de hauteurs limitées pour éviter une pression hydrostatique trop importante sur les parois en acier. 1, record 18, French, - irrigation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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