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TERYLENE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,4-dimethylbenzene
1, record 1, English, 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- p-dimethylbenzene 2, record 1, English, p%2Ddimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
- para-dimethylbenzene 3, record 1, English, para%2Ddimethylbenzene
see observation, obsolete
- p-methyltoluene 2, record 1, English, p%2Dmethyltoluene
correct, see observation
- para-methyltoluene 3, record 1, English, para%2Dmethyltoluene
see observation, obsolete
- 1,4-xylene 2, record 1, English, 1%2C4%2Dxylene
correct
- p-xylene 4, record 1, English, p%2Dxylene
correct, see observation
- para-xylene 3, record 1, English, para%2Dxylene
see observation, obsolete
- paraxylene 3, record 1, English, paraxylene
correct, obsolete
- p-xylol 3, record 1, English, p%2Dxylol
correct, see observation
- para-xylol 3, record 1, English, para%2Dxylol
see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties : Colorless liquid, crystals at low temperature, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water.... Use : Synthesis of terephthalic acid for polyester resins and fibers("Dacron, ""Mylar, ""Terylene"), vitamin and pharmaceutical syntheses, insecticides. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,4-dimethylbenzene: 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. 3, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
p-xylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned. 3, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Chromar; Scintillar; UN 1307. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C8H10 or 1,4-C6H4(CH3)2 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddimethylbenzene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,4-diméthylbenzène
1, record 1, French, 1%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- p-diméthylbenzène 2, record 1, French, p%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- para-diméthylbenzène 2, record 1, French, para%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- p-méthyltoluène 2, record 1, French, p%2Dm%C3%A9thyltolu%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- para-méthyltoluène 2, record 1, French, para%2Dm%C3%A9thyltolu%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,4-xylène 2, record 1, French, 1%2C4%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- p-xylène 3, record 1, French, p%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- para-xylène 4, record 1, French, para%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- paraxylène 5, record 1, French, paraxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- p-xylol 2, record 1, French, p%2Dxylol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- para-xylol 4, record 1, French, para%2Dxylol
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,4-diméthylbenzène : 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. 2, record 1, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
p-xylène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 6, record 1, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu. 2, record 1, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C8H10 ou 1,4-C6H4(CH3)2 6, record 1, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bobbinet netting
1, record 2, English, bobbinet%20netting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sleep in comfort knowing you are protected by the best mosquito net available. This net uses the highest quality terylene bobbinet netting and the classical ’bell' design renowned for its simplicity and ease of use. 1, record 2, English, - bobbinet%20netting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A machine-made net usually with an hexagonal mesh made of cotton or nylon and used plain or applicate. 1, record 2, English, - bobbinet%20netting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moustiquaire en tulle
1, record 2, French, moustiquaire%20en%20tulle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La moustiquaire en tulle à mailles fines entourée d'un élastique est disponible en blanc et s'adapte sur tous les landaus, poussettes et lits portables courants. 1, record 2, French, - moustiquaire%20en%20tulle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backing
1, record 3, English, backing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tape backing 2, record 3, English, tape%20backing
correct
- tape substrate 3, record 3, English, tape%20substrate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The plastic base of videotape. 4, record 3, English, - backing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tape backing, consisting of 0, 001" thick Mylar or acetate, is coated with 0, 004" of a gamma ferric oxide suspended in a binder. Several materials have been used as a backing material for the oxide. Cellophane, paper and PVC were used with varying success but have now been superseded by Mylar(Terylene), polyester and cellulose acetate. 5, record 3, English, - backing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- support de bande
1, record 3, French, support%20de%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban en matière plastique qui supporte la couche magnétique. 2, record 3, French, - support%20de%20bande
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un support en polyester dont l'épaisseur varie de 12 à 16 microns. [...] Le support de bande est [...] enduit d'une couche uniforme de pâte magnétique. Des cylindres, montrant une surface structurée, sont utilisés pour assurer une répartition régulière de l'enduit magnétique. 3, record 3, French, - support%20de%20bande
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- terylene
1, record 4, English, terylene
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Terylene 2, record 4, English, Terylene
correct, trademark
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic polyester fibre ... made by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. 2, record 4, English, - terylene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyethylene terephthalate is the basis of synthetic fibers such as polyester, dacron, and terylene... 1, record 4, English, - terylene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cloth made from terylene its shape after washing and is hard-wearing... Since 1970 it has been the most widely produced synthetic fibre, often under the generic name polyester. 2, record 4, English, - terylene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terylene is a trade name of the Imperial Chemical Industries(ICI), Great Britain. This trademark has become a common term. 3, record 4, English, - terylene
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- térylène
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9ryl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Térylène 2, record 4, French, T%C3%A9ryl%C3%A8ne
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fibre [...] synthétique de polyester [...] 2, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9ryl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des fibres synthétiques ou hémi-synthétiques telles le nylon, l'orlon, le térylène, le kevlar, le dacron, l'acrylique ou la rayonne possèdent certaines qualités que l'on ne retrouve pas dans les produits naturels. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9ryl%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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