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BETA-CHLOROVINYLDICHLOROARSINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lewisite
1, record 1, English, lewisite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- L 2, record 1, English, L
correct, see observation
- ß-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
- (2-chloroethenyl)arsonous dichloride 4, record 1, English, %282%2Dchloroethenyl%29arsonous%20dichloride
- (2-chlorovinyl) dichloroarsine 4, record 1, English, %282%2Dchlorovinyl%29%20dichloroarsine
- beta-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 4, record 1, English, beta%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
- dichloro (2-chlorovinyl) arsine 4, record 1, English, dichloro%20%282%2Dchlorovinyl%29%20arsine
- chlorovinylarsine dichloride 4, record 1, English, chlorovinylarsine%20dichloride
- EA 1034 4, record 1, English, EA%201034
- lewisite 1 4, record 1, English, lewisite%201
- 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 5, record 1, English, 2%2Dchlorovinyldichloroarsine
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical warfare agent classified as a vesicant (blister agent) that, in its pure form, is an oily, colourless, odourless liquid. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lewisite is a powerful irritant and blistering agent that immediately damages the skin, eyes, and respiratory (breathing) tract. 7, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrary to mustard agents, signs and symptoms of lewisite exposure occur immediately. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In its impure form, lewisite can range from amber to black, and it has an odour like geraniums. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H2AsCl3 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L: military designation. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
lewisite; 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this chemical as a potential chemical weapon used by terrorists. 6, record 1, English, - lewisite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lewisite
1, record 1, French, lewisite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- L 2, record 1, French, L
correct, see observation
- chloro-2 vinyl dichloroarsine 3, record 1, French, chloro%2D2%20vinyl%20dichloroarsine
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de guerre chimique de la classe des vésicants qui, à l'état pur, se présente sous forme de liquide huileux incolore et inodore. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La lewisite est un vésicant qui provoque des lésions aux yeux, à la peau et aux voies aériennes par contact direct. 5, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À l'état impur, la lewisite développe une odeur d'essence de géranium. 6, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Contrairement au gaz moutarde, la vapeur ou le liquide de lewisite provoque une irritation ou une douleur immédiate. 5, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs mettent «lewisite» au masculin, mais la majorité lui donnent la marque du féminin. En ce qui concerne le genre attribué à la désignation «L», nous préconiserons aussi le féminin, par souci d'uniformité avec le genre du substantif. À noter que l'abréviation n'est presque jamais employée en absolu. Elle est habituellement précédée de l'article défini. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet agent associe l'action vésicante de l'ypérite à l'empoisonnement général par l'arsenic. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H2AsCl3 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L : désignation militaire. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
lewisite; chloro-2 vinyl dichloroarsine : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit ce produit chimique sur la liste d'armes chimiques susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes. 4, record 1, French, - lewisite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lewisita
1, record 1, Spanish, lewisita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agente vesicante cuyo antídoto es el dimercaprol [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - lewisita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H2AsCl3 2, record 1, Spanish, - lewisita
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