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TOTAL ASH [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Biomass Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural ash
1, record 1, English, natural%20ash
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Total ash of uncontaminated fuel. 2, record 1, English, - natural%20ash
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cendres naturelles
1, record 1, French, cendres%20naturelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cendres totales d'un combustible non contaminé. 2, record 1, French, - cendres%20naturelles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cumulative sink curve
1, record 2, English, cumulative%20sink%20curve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- heavy particles curve 2, record 2, English, heavy%20particles%20curve
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curve obtained from the results of a float and sink analysis by plotting the cumulative yield of sinks at each relative density against the mean ash of the total sinks at that density. 3, record 2, English, - cumulative%20sink%20curve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courbe des lourds
1, record 2, French, courbe%20des%20lourds
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe obtenue d'après les résultats de l'analyse aux liqueurs denses en reportant sur un graphique le rendement cumulé des lourds à chaque densité, en fonction de la teneur en cendres moyenne de la totalité des lourds à cette densité. 2, record 2, French, - courbe%20des%20lourds
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Coal Preparation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- float-and-sink analysis
1, record 3, English, float%2Dand%2Dsink%20analysis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- float-and-sink test 2, record 3, English, float%2Dand%2Dsink%20test
correct
- float-and-sink testing 3, record 3, English, float%2Dand%2Dsink%20testing
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The division of a sample into relative density fractions with defined limits, the proportions of the fractions being expressed as percentages of the total sample, commonly with an indication of the ash percentage(and other characteristics, if required) of each fraction. 4, record 3, English, - float%2Dand%2Dsink%20analysis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In this] test carried out to determine coal washability, ... the coal is separated into various density fractions. 2, record 3, English, - float%2Dand%2Dsink%20analysis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- float and sink analysis
- float and sink testing
- float and sink test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Préparation des charbons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- analyse densimétrique
1, record 3, French, analyse%20densim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- analyse par liqueurs denses 2, record 3, French, analyse%20par%20liqueurs%20denses
correct, feminine noun
- essai densimétrique 3, record 3, French, essai%20densim%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Division d'un échantillon en tranches densimétriques comprises entre des limites définies, les proportions des tranches étant exprimées sous la forme de pourcentages de l'échantillon total, en indiquant habituellement le pourcentage en cendres (et d'autres caractéristiques si nécessaire) de chaque tranche. 2, record 3, French, - analyse%20densim%C3%A9trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette] opération de détermination de la composition d'un mélange faisant intervenir les différences de masse volumique, [est] effectuée généralement à l'aide de liqueurs denses. 4, record 3, French, - analyse%20densim%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- essai par liqueurs denses
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Feed Processing Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- proximate
1, record 4, English, proximate
correct, see observation, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the collective name for moisture (water), lipids, protein, carbohydrates and ash. 2, record 4, English, - proximate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proximates. Soyabean seeds mainly consist of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and minerals. Proteins and lipids are the two most important fractions commercially, accounting for more than 60 % of the grain weight. Soyabeans can vary in content due to both varietal differences and environmental factors which affect the overall seed composition. The proximate analyses are commonly conducted on animal feed stuffs ... 3, record 4, English, - proximate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proximate analysis [is] a chemical scheme for evaluating feedstuffs, in which a feed is partitioned into the six fractions : 1) Moisture; 2) Total(Crude) Protein; 3) Fat; 4) Ash; 5) Crude Fiber; and 6) Nitrogen-Free Extract(NFE). 4, record 4, English, - proximate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
proximate: usually in the plural. 5, record 4, English, - proximate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- proximate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Alimentation des animaux (Matériel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- macronutriment
1, record 4, French, macronutriment
see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physiologie de la digestion des nutriments énergétiques; métabolismes et structures chimiques des macronutriments (protéines, glucides, lipides) et micronutriments (vitamines, minéraux et oligo-éléments); [...] 1, record 4, French, - macronutriment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture, la FAO, rend le terme «promimate» par grossière]. Proximate analysis of the diets and their nutritive value. [...] Analyse grossière et valeur nutritive des régimes expérimentaux. [...] Análisis general de las dietas y de su valor nutritivo. 2, record 4, French, - macronutriment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme macronutriment est, le plus souvent, utilisé au pluriel. Il ne correspond pas exactement au terme «proximate» au sens de macromolécules, car il n'inclut pas les cendres «ash». 3, record 4, French, - macronutriment
Record 4, Key term(s)
- macronutriments
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coal-Derived Fuels
- Fuels and Types of Hearths
- Mining of Organic Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cumulative floats curve
1, record 5, English, cumulative%20floats%20curve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- cumulative float curve 1, record 5, English, cumulative%20float%20curve
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curve obtained from the results of a float-and-sink analysis by plotting the cumulative mass percentage of floats at each relative density against the cumulative ash of the total floats at that density. 1, record 5, English, - cumulative%20floats%20curve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
- Combustibles et types de foyers
- Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- courbe des légers
1, record 5, French, courbe%20des%20l%C3%A9gers
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe obtenue à partir des résultats d'une analyse par liqueurs denses en reportant sur un graphique le pourcentage en masse cumulé des légers à chaque densité relative en fonction de la teneur en cendres cumulée de la totalité des légers à cette densité. 1, record 5, French, - courbe%20des%20l%C3%A9gers
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coke
- Biomass Energy
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ultimate analysis
1, record 6, English, ultimate%20analysis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- elementary analysis 2, record 6, English, elementary%20analysis
correct
- elemental analysis 3, record 6, English, elemental%20analysis
- total analysis 4, record 6, English, total%20analysis
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The analysis of coke, expressed in terms of its carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen contents. 5, record 6, English, - ultimate%20analysis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The determination of the elemental composition of the organic portion of carbonaceous materials as well as the total ash and moisture. Determined by prescribed methods. 3, record 6, English, - ultimate%20analysis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ultimate analysis; elementary analysis: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 6, English, - ultimate%20analysis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cokes
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Chimie analytique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- analyse élémentaire
1, record 6, French, analyse%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- analyse ultime 2, record 6, French, analyse%20ultime
feminine noun
- analyse totale 2, record 6, French, analyse%20totale
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Analyse du coke [par] détermination du carbone, de l'hydrogène, de l'azote, du soufre et de la teneur en oxygène. 3, record 6, French, - analyse%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
analyse élémentaire : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 6, French, - analyse%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec «analyse immédiate». 2, record 6, French, - analyse%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Coque
- Energía de la biomasa
- Química analítica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- análisis elemental
1, record 6, Spanish, an%C3%A1lisis%20elemental
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Coal-Derived Fuels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- total ash fraction 1, record 7, English, total%20ash%20fraction
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fraction totale de cendres
1, record 7, French, fraction%20totale%20de%20cendres
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Agriculture Canada. 1, record 7, French, - fraction%20totale%20de%20cendres
Record 7, Key term(s)
- fraction totale de cendre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-10-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coal-Derived Fuels
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- total ash 1, record 8, English, total%20ash
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Residue of the mineral matter obtained by incinerating coal under defined conditions. 1, record 8, English, - total%20ash
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cendres totales 1, record 8, French, cendres%20totales
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cendre totale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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