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BIOMASS ENERGY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bioenergy
1, record 1, English, bioenergy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biomass energy 2, record 1, English, biomass%20energy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We have used biomass energy or "bioenergy" - the energy from plants and plant-derived materials - since people began burning wood to cook food and keep warm. Wood is still the largest biomass energy resource today, but other sources of biomass can also be used. These include food crops, grassy and woody plants, residues from agriculture or forestry, and the organic component of municipal and industrial wastes. Even the fumes from landfills (which are methane, a natural gas) can be used as a biomass energy source. 3, record 1, English, - bioenergy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bioénergie
1, record 1, French, bio%C3%A9nergie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- énergie de la biomasse 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20de%20la%20biomasse
correct, feminine noun
- énergie de biomasse 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20de%20biomasse
correct, feminine noun
- énergie tirée de la biomasse 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20tir%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20biomasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'énergie de la biomasse est tirée essentiellement de déchets forestiers, urbains et agricoles. La biomasse se subdivise donc en trois catégories : biomasse forestière qui provient de branches et résidus de coupe, d'écorces, de sciures, de houppiers, d'aiguilles de conifères et d'autres déchets forestiers; biomasse agroalimentaire qui découle en majeure partie de production végétale et animale de même que de résidus des champs; biomasse urbaine qui se compose de déchets municipaux, commerciaux et industriels. 5, record 1, French, - bio%C3%A9nergie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bioenergía
1, record 1, Spanish, bioenerg%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- energía de la biomasa 2, record 1, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20biomasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía renovable originada, gracias a la luz del Sol y mediante la fotosíntesis por la materia vegetal y los hidratos de carbono sintetizados por las plantas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bioenerg%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biomass for energy
1, record 2, English, biomass%20for%20energy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the latest available data ..., the main sources of biomass for energy is organic waste material, especially household wastes. Only 10-15% of the energy potential of agricultural and agro-industrial residues is actually used. 1, record 2, English, - biomass%20for%20energy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biomasse énergétique
1, record 2, French, biomasse%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'heure actuelle [...], la principale source de biomasse énergétique est constituée par les déchets organiques et, en particulier, par les déchets ménagers. Seuls 10 à 15 % du potentiel énergétique des résidus agricoles et agro-industriels sont exploités aujourd'hui. 2, record 2, French, - biomasse%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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