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MICRO-WAVE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetism
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microwave
1, record 1, English, microwave
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electromagnetic wave used to agitate the water molecules contained in foods. Repeated friction of these molecules leads to a rise in temperature which permits rapid cooking without fats. 1, record 1, English, - microwave
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microwaves do not alter foods and have no carcinogenic effect. The same goes for the vessels used and for plastic films, the composition of which is regulated by law. 1, record 1, English, - microwave
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
microwave: term usually used in the plural (microwaves). 2, record 1, English, - microwave
Record 1, Key term(s)
- microwaves
- micro-waves
- micro-wave
- micro wave
- micro waves
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électromagnétisme
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micro-onde
1, record 1, French, micro%2Donde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onde électromagnétique ayant la propriété d'agiter les molécules d'eau contenues dans les aliments. Les frictions répétées de ces molécules entraînent une élévation de température permettant de cuire des aliments de façon très rapide et sans matière grasse. 1, record 1, French, - micro%2Donde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces ondes n'altèrent pas les aliments et sont dépourvues d'effet cancérigène. Il en va de même pour les récipients utilisés et les films plastiques alimentaires dont la composition est régie par la loi. 1, record 1, French, - micro%2Donde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
micro-onde : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (micro-ondes). 2, record 1, French, - micro%2Donde
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-ondes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electromagnetismo
- Industria alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microonda
1, record 1, Spanish, microonda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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