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WHITE LIME [18 records]

Record 1 2018-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Cement-based paints require protection from direct contact with water containing sulfates... These paints generally have good exposure characteristics, including durability... A typical cement paint consists of 1 part hydrated lime and 5 parts white portland cement, water being added until the mixture has the consistency of condensed milk.

OBS

cement paint; cement-base paint: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Peintures dans lesquelles entre une proportion importante de ciment.

OBS

peinture au ciment; peinture à base de ciment : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 3 2016-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A white or grey(sometimes transparent) variety of amphibole composed of magnesia and lime, with little or no iron, occurring in fibrous masses or thin-bladed crystals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Amphibole calcique et magnésienne des roches basiques, du système cristallin monoclinique, se présentant en cristaux généralement allongés, rencontrée dans les roches métamorphiques calciques.

OBS

Ces minéraux sont de teinte claire et de texture fibreuse; ils sont monocliniques [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato de calcio y magnesio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [...]

OBS

Variedad de asbesto. Color blanco a verde brillante. Resistente a los ácidos. No combustible. Peligrosa la inhalación de polvo o partículas.

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Record 4 2012-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrography
DEF

A white or light-coloured concretionary limestone, usually hard and semi-crystalline, deposited from water holding lime in solution...

Key term(s)
  • travertin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Roche sédimentaire calcaire, de couleur blanche ou jaunâtre, compacte ou vacuolaire, résultant de la précipitation de carbonate de calcium aux émergences de sources karstiques ou dans des cours d'eau peu profonds à petites cascades, et utilisée comme pierre ornementale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Petrografía
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Record 5 2011-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

A finishing coat.

DEF

In plastering, hard finish white coat which consists usually in a mixture of plaster of Paris and lime putty to which marble dust is sometimes added. A gypsum plaster is sometimes used as the hard coat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Maçonnerie
CONT

Les enduits à base de plâtre sont surtout employés pour l'habillage et le dressement des parois intérieures. Les enduits au mortier de chaux, ou mortier bâtard et au mortier de ciment sont utilisés pour des parois extérieures. Les enduits traditionnels sont généralement appliqués en deux ou plusieurs couches, à la truelle, au bouclier, au balai ou au moyen d'une machine à enduire.

OBS

«couche de finition» est un générique par rapport à l'anglais "white coat".

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Horticulture
Universal entry(ies)
Crataegus Phaenopyrum
correct, Latin
DEF

A small, vase-shaped, ornamental tree with clouds of white or pink, single or double flowers, at lilac time. It can grow to 20-30’ high and 15-30’ wide in sun. It has nice autumn foliage and scarlet-orange berries which remain on the tree for a long time. The tree makes a handsome free-standing specimen or several, informally grouped, may be used as a screen or accent. The tree will tolerate poor drainage if necessary and likes some lime in our acidic soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Horticulture
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Crataegus Phaenopyrum
correct, Latin
DEF

Arbuste 2-3 m, à rameaux grêles, épines de 7 cm, port en boule, régulier. Feuilles rouges à l'automne, fleurs blanches, anthères crème, fruits rouges, ovoïdes, petits, très nombreux.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
DEF

A mixture of lime and water with shells, gravel, or stones; when dry, forms a mass as hard as rock; used as a building material.

CONT

Concrete technology was kept alive during the Middle Ages in Spain and Africa, with the Spanish introducing a form of concrete to the New World in the first decades of the 16th century. It was used by both the Spanish and English in coastal areas stretching from Florida to South Carolina. Called "tapia, "or "tabby, "the substance was a creamy white, monolithic masonry material composed of lime, sand, and an aggregate of shells, gravel, or stone mixed with water. This mass of material was placed between wooden forms tamped, and allowed to dry, the building arising in layers, about one foot at a time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
Universal entry(ies)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound having the formula MgO which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, alkaline powder, either light or heavy depending upon whether it is prepared by heating magnesium carbonate or the basic magnesium carbonate, is slightly soluble in water, soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions, insoluble in alcohol, combines with water to form magnesium hydroxide, occurs naturally as the mineral periclase, is derived(1) by calcining magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide,(2) by treating magnesium chloride with lime and heating or by heating it in air,(3) from seawater via the hydroxide, and is used as an inorganic rubber accelerator, a polycrystalline ceramic for aircraft windshields, in refractories, especially for steel furnace linings, for electrical insulation, in fertilizers, oxychloride and oxysulfate cements, paper manufacture, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, semiconductors, for the removal of sulfur dioxide from stack gases and as a feed additive and in the food industry(mainly for the deacidification of butter, cooa, and some canned or frozen foods).

OBS

Two forms are produced, one termed "Light," a fluffy material prepared by a relatively low-temperature dehydration of the hydroxide, the other termed "Heavy," a dense material made by high-temperature furnacing of the oxide after it has been formed from the carbonate or hydroxide.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Akri-Mag; Anima; Granmag; Magchem 100; Magox; Magox 85; Marmag; Oxymag; seawater magnesia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
OBS

Poudre alcaline blanche utilisée principalement pour désacidifier le beurre, le cacao, certaines denrées en boîte ou congelées.

OBS

[On distingue notamment la] magnésie calcinée légère, ou magnésie française, et la magnésie calcinée lourde, ou magnésie anglaise [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : MgO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgO
formula, see observation
1309-48-4
CAS number
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Record 9 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster [which consists of] a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime.

OBS

Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.

OBS

Chemical formula: CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O

OBS

laumontite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (zéolite) du système cristallin monoclinique, rencontré dans les cavités des roches ignées et en veines dans des schistes et argiles.

OBS

On la trouve en cristaux prismatiques blancs qui se réduisent en poussière au contact de l'air; il faut donc la conserver dans l'eau. Elle est répandue dans plusieurs localités des Alpes.

OBS

Formule chimique : CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O

OBS

laumontite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • lomontite

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Aluminosilicato hidratado de calcio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico; se encuentra en forma de cristales blancos, a veces rojos, de brillo anacarado.

OBS

Fórmula química: CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O

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Record 10 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Sugar Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C6H12O6
formula, see observation
DEF

A ketose widely distributed in nature, occurring in most fruits and in honey. It is sweeter than glucose and may be prepared by hydrolyzing inulin. An ideal "sugar" for diabetics, it is also used in ordinary foods as a preservative.

OBS

properties :White crystals; soluble in water, alcohol and ether... Derivation : Hydrolysis of inulin; hydrolysis of beet sugar followed by lime separation; from cornstarch by enzymatic or microbial action... Uses : Foodstuffs; medicine; preservative.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H12O6

Key term(s)
  • laevulose
  • levo-sugar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H12O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Cétose plus sucré que le glucose, très répandu dans la nature, présent dans la plupart des fruits et dans le miel. On sait le préparer par hydrolyse de l'inuline. Sucre idéal pour les diabétiques, on l'emploie également comme conservateur dans l'alimentation courante.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H12O6

Key term(s)
  • sucre de fruit

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria azucarera
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H12O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Levadura o azúcar de los frutos y de la miel que forma parte de la sacarosa y la inulina.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H12O6

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Record 11 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
DEF

Bulky, white, amorphous powder or crystalline alkaloid; very bitter taste; odorless and levorotatory. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glycerol, alkalies and acids... ;very slightly soluble in water. Derivation : Finely ground cinchona bark mixed with lime is extracted with hot high-boiling paraffin oil... Uses : Medicine(antimalarial), as the alkaloid or as numerous salts and derivatives; flavoring in carbonated beverages.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H24N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcaloïde inodore et très amer, lévogyre, présenté sous forme d'aiguilles ou de poudre blanches, solubles dans l'alcool. Très employé en médecine. Tonique et aromatisant.

CONT

À faible dose, la quinine est un tonique, et entre à ce titre dans des apéritifs.

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H24N2O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C20H24N2O2
formula, see observation
C20H24O2N2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C20H24N2O2

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Record 12 2007-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Sugar Industry
CONT

Raw sugar is light brown and slightly sticky because the crystals have a thin film of molasses clinging to them. Refining removes this film and produces white crystals of sugar. First the raw sugar is rinsed of its brownish film. Then the crystals are dissolved in water and the liquid is filtered to remove impurities. The sugar is then crystallized, and the crystals are separated from the liquid by centrifuges and dried in hot air. The liquid must be centrifuged several times. Other methods of refining involve the use of milk of lime, carbon dioxide, and repeated boiling. The refined crystals are classified and stored in bins to be packaged or sent to market.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
DEF

Traitement pour la purification du sucre cristallisé comprenant généralement un affinage, une refonte, une décoloration et une cristallisation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Industria azucarera
CONT

El azúcar moreno es cribado para separar los terrones. Si se destina al consumo doméstico ha de ser refinado (para convertirlo en azúcar blanco) y presentado en formas y calidades muy diferentes. En ciertos casos se obtiene una refinación suficiente por simple lavado de los cristales. Generalmente consiste el refinado en una redisolución del azúcar en agua, seguida de un filtrado y de una nueva elaboración (cocción, cristalización y centrifugado).

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Record 13 2004-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The mineral residue of bones burnt in contact with air, a white, porous, and friable substance, composed chiefly of phosphate of lime.

OBS

Do not confuse with "tricalcium bis(phosphate)" (q.v.), which designates the main constituent of bone ash.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Biochimie
CONT

cendre d'os. [...] Ce phosphate de calcium est issu de la calcination d'os. Utilisé traditionnellement pour la fabrication de pâtes («bone china») et de certains émaux.

OBS

[La] centre d'os [est composée de] phosphate tricalcique à plus de 92 % [...]

OBS

phosphate tricalcique : ancienne désignation du bis(phosphate) de tricalcium, constituant principal de la cendre d'os. Voir aussi cette fiche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geoquímica
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Ceniza que contiene principalmente fosfato cálcico tribásico y pequeñas cantidades de fosfato magnésico, carbonato cálcico y fluoruro cálcico. No es combustible.

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Record 14 2003-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
CONT

Stucco, in art, is a fine plaster made of sand, water, lime, gypsum(plaster of Paris) and, sometimes, pulverized marble and glue, in varying proportions. It may be applied to interior or exterior walls or to ceilings, furniture, or sculpture to form a weatherproof coating, a smooth surface, or relief decoration achieved by modeling, molding, or stamping when wet or by incising when dry. It can also be formed into figures in the round. Stucco is white, but it may be tinted or painted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Liants et mastics (Construction)
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
DEF

Enduit composé de chaux éteinte, de plâtre et de poussière de marbre, le tout agglutiné avec de la colle de poisson. Bien poli, quand il est sec, le stuc imite à s'y méprendre le marbre.

CONT

On a aussi utilisé le stuc pour des décors extérieurs; en ce cas on renforce sa résistance en y mêlant des poussières de tuiles ou de la terre.

CONT

Le stuc joue un grand rôle dans l'art de la Renaissance [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Argamasas y masillas (Construcción)
  • Símbolos, motivos y ornamentos (Artes)
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Record 15 1999-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A variety of pyromorphite containing lime; color brown of different shades, yellowish gray, pale yellow to nearly white; streak white.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Phosphate naturel de plomb et de calcium, variété de pyromorphite.

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

The primarily calcium carbonate... sludge that settles out and is separated from the white liquor during the clarification operation in the causticizing process in a pulp mill recovery cycle prior to pumping over to the lime recovery area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pâtes et papier
CONT

Clarification de la liqueur blanche. Il est important que la liqueur blanche utilisée pour la cuisson soit bien clarifiée afin d'éviter les problèmes de coloration avec les pâtes blanchies et d'éliminer les produits inertes du cycle de la liqueur. [...] Les boues de chaux de l'épaississeur sont évacuées à haute concentration (en général de 35 à 40 % de matières sèches) au moyen d'une pompe et lavées par dilution dans le matériel de sédimentation. On utilise parfois deux étages de dilution et d'épaississement. L'équipement servant au traitement des boues de chaux comporte également un réservoir de stockage qui permet d'alimenter régulièrement et sans interruption le filtre à boues qui déshydrate la boue à calciner. [...]

Spanish

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Record 17 1989-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
OBS

causticizing : Converting green liquor to white liquor by the use of slaked lime... which reacts with the sodium carbonate... in the green liquor to form active sodium hydroxide... in the white liquor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Type de cuvier dans lequel on effectue le traitement d'une solution aqueuse de carbonate alcalin au moyen de chaux vive.

Spanish

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Record 18 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Types of Wood

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Sortes de bois

Spanish

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