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FERMENTER [4 records]

Record 1 2016-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Biochemistry
DEF

[A] vessel in which living organisms are being cultured.

OBS

Although the term "bioreactor" is often used as a synonym of "fermenter," it is not a true synonym because only some bioreactors are fermenters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Cuve hermétique, habituellement munie d’un système d’agitation, d’un système d’aération et de sondes servant à mesurer plusieurs paramètres, qui permet la croissance des microorganismes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Depósito para la fermentación de residuos orgánicos.

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Record 2 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brewing and Malting
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
DEF

An tank in which the cooled wort is fermented by yeast to the fermented product called beer.

CONT

The wort-and-yeast liquid is placed in a fermentation tank to raise the alcohol content to the proper level, a process that may take several days to a week.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Brasserie et malterie
  • Outillage industriel
DEF

Fermentateur traditionnel utilisé pour des préparations artisanales ou industrielles (bière, charcuterie, vin, ...) et dans lequel aucune stérilité n'est recherchée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de cerveza y malta
  • Herramientas y equipo industriales
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Record 3 2011-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Bioengineering
  • Blood
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Technique biologique
  • Sang
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Tobacco Industry
OBS

In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 9464 - Tobacco-Processing Machine Operators.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Industrie du tabac
OBS

Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9464 - Opérateurs/opératrices de machines dans le traitement du tabac.

Spanish

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