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CHEMICAL BREAKDOWN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chemical decomposition
1, record 1, English, chemical%20decomposition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chemical breakdown 2, record 1, English, chemical%20breakdown
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an oxidizing atmosphere ... allowed the chemical breakdown of copper sulphides during weathering and transportation. 2, record 1, English, - chemical%20decomposition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décomposition chimique
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9composition%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La décomposition chimique des minéraux n'a pas besoin d'être totale pour produire son plein effet : une altération périphérique des cristaux ou une attaque localisée en des points assez rapprochés [...] suffit pour détruire la cohésion de l'ensemble. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20chimique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À côté de la décomposition chimique qui modifie leur minéralogie, les roches éruptives, à l'exception des vulcanites meubles [...], subissent des désagrégations dues aux agents physiques naturels. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9composition%20chimique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dissociation
1, record 2, English, dissociation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chemical break-down 2, record 2, English, chemical%20break%2Ddown
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which a chemical combination breaks up into simpler constituents as a result of either (1) added energy, as in the case of gaseous molecules dissociated by heat, or (2) the effect of a solvent on a dissolved substance, e.g. water on hydrogen chloride. All electrolytes dissociate to a greater or less extent in polar solvents. 3, record 2, English, - dissociation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decomposition products: The products of a chemical or thermal break-down of a substance. 2, record 2, English, - dissociation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chemical breakdown
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dissociation
1, record 2, French, dissociation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- désagrégation chimique 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation%20chimique
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction de décomposition limitée et réversible qui se produit lorsque certains corps composés sont maintenus dans des conditions déterminées de température et de pression, en présence des produits de leur décomposition. 1, record 2, French, - dissociation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ionisation est le résultat de la dissociation. Dans la pratique, ces deux termes s'emploient l'un pour l'autre. 3, record 2, French, - dissociation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une dissociation est l'inverse d'une association. 4, record 2, French, - dissociation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- disociación
1, record 2, Spanish, disociaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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