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2 4-D [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2, 4-D amine 1, record 1, English, 2%2C%204%2DD%20amine
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Amsol 80 1, record 1, English, Amsol%2080
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of herbicide. 2, record 1, English, - 2%2C%204%2DD%20amine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,4-D amine 1, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2DD%20amine
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid low volatile ester
1, record 2, English, %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid%20low%20volatile%20ester
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 2, 4-D low volatile ester 1, record 2, English, 2%2C%204%2DD%20low%20volatile%20ester
correct
- 2, 4-D LVE 2, record 2, English, 2%2C%204%2DD%20%20LVE
correct
- 2, 4-D LVE 2, record 2, English, 2%2C%204%2DD%20%20LVE
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Efficacy of the tank mix of DB-858 Herbicide + 2,4-D LVE on dandelion was assessed in 7 field trials conducted in Eden, Manitoba, Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, and Wetaskiwin and Edmonton from 2003-2004. Crop tolerance data were not required as DB-858 Herbicide + 2,4-D LVE is a registered tank mix for in spring wheat (excluding durum) and spring barley not underseeded to legumes. 3, record 2, English, - %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid%20low%20volatile%20ester
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ester peu volatil de l’acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique
1, record 2, French, ester%20peu%20volatil%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ester peu volatil du 2,4-D 1, record 2, French, ester%20peu%20volatil%20du%202%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
- 2,4-D LVE 1, record 2, French, 2%2C4%2DD%20LVE
correct, masculine noun
- 2,4-D LVE 1, record 2, French, 2%2C4%2DD%20LVE
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2, 2’, 2’’, 2’’’-[(4, 8-di-1-piperidinylpyrimido[ 5, 4-d] pyrimidine-2, 6-di yl) dinitrilo] tetrakis[ ethanol]
1, record 3, English, 2%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%26rsquo%3B%2C%202%26rsquo%3B%26rsquo%3B%26rsquo%3B%2D%5B%284%2C%208%2Ddi%2D1%2Dpiperidinylpyrimido%5B%205%2C%204%2Dd%5D%20pyrimidine%2D2%2C%206%2Ddi%20yl%29%20dinitrilo%5D%20tetrakis%5B%20ethanol%5D
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2,2',2'',2'''-[(4,8-dipipéridin-1-ylpyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,6-di yl]dinitrilo]tétraéthanol
1, record 3, French, 2%2C2%27%2C2%27%27%2C2%27%27%27%2D%5B%284%2C8%2Ddipip%C3%A9ridin%2D1%2Dylpyrimido%5B5%2C4%2Dd%5Dpyrimidine%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%20yl%5Ddinitrilo%5Dt%C3%A9tra%C3%A9thanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid
1, record 4, English, %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- 2, 4-D 2, record 4, English, 2%2C%204%2DD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid 3, record 4, English, 2%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxyacetic%20acid
avoid
- 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid 4, record 4, English, 2%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%20acetic%20acid
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selective translocated spray chemicals move within the sprayed plants. They are useful as selective sprays in low-volume application and as killers of perennial weeds. Examples are 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, MCPA, the corresponding propionic and butynic acids, amino triazole, Dalapon, and picloram. 5, record 4, English, - %282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique
1, record 4, French, acide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- 2,4-D 2, record 4, French, 2%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acide 2,4-dichlorophénoxyacétique 3, record 4, French, acide%202%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxyac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
- acide (dichloro-2,4 phénoxy) acétique 4, record 4, French, acide%20%28dichloro%2D2%2C4%20ph%C3%A9noxy%29%20ac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les désherbants hormonés ne sont pas, à proprement parler, des hormones, mais des substances de synthèse qui ont un pouvoir de télémorphose. Le premier produit utilisé en France, l'acide 2,4-dichlorophénoxyacétique (le 2,4-D), le fut sous forme de sels alcalins. Les sels aminés de cet acide se révèlent d'une utilisation plus souple. 5, record 4, French, - acide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- 2,4-D
1, record 4, Spanish, 2%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo cristalino blanco o amarillo; difícilmente soluble en agua o aceites; soluble en alcoholes. Tóxico e irritante. Tolerancia, 10 mg por metro cúbico de aire. 1, record 4, Spanish, - 2%2C4%2DD
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dichlorprop/2, 4-D
1, record 5, English, dichlorprop%2F2%2C%204%2DD
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Desormone 2, record 5, English, Desormone
correct, trademark
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A systemic herbicide which consists of a commercial mixture of dichlorprop with 2,4-D, the official abbreviation for (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid. 1, record 5, English, - dichlorprop%2F2%2C%204%2DD
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dichlorprop/2,4-D
1, record 5, French, dichlorprop%2F2%2C4%2DD
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Désormone 1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9sormone
correct, trademark, feminine noun
- Diphénoprop 1, record 5, French, Diph%C3%A9noprop
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Estaprop 1, record 5, French, Estaprop
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Silvaprop 1, record 5, French, Silvaprop
trademark, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Herbicide systémique constitué d'un mélange commercial de dichlorprop avec le 2,4-D, abréviation reconnue de l'acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique. 2, record 5, French, - dichlorprop%2F2%2C4%2DD
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- butyl ester solution of 2, 4-D
1, record 6, English, butyl%20ester%20solution%20of%202%2C%204%2DD
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- butyl ester solution of (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid 2, record 6, English, butyl%20ester%20solution%20of%20%282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetic%20acid
correct
- solution of butyl (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate 2, record 6, English, solution%20of%20butyl%20%282%2C4%2Ddichlorophenoxy%29acetate
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4-D: a recognized abbreviation for (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid. 2, record 6, English, - butyl%20ester%20solution%20of%202%2C%204%2DD
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- solution d'ester butylique du 2,4-D
1, record 6, French, solution%20d%27ester%20butylique%20du%202%2C4%2DD
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- solution d'ester butylique de l'acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique 1, record 6, French, solution%20d%27ester%20butylique%20de%20l%27acide%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
- solution de (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétate de butyle 1, record 6, French, solution%20de%20%282%2C4%2Ddichloroph%C3%A9noxy%29ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20butyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4-D : abréviation reconnue d'acide (2,4-dichlorophénoxy)acétique. 1, record 6, French, - solution%20d%27ester%20butylique%20du%202%2C4%2DD
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 2, 4-D dimethylamine
1, record 7, English, 2%2C%204%2DD%20dimethylamine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An admixture of 2,4-D in appropriate amount with dimethylamine. 2, record 7, English, - 2%2C%204%2DD%20dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4-D ... Selective herbicide ... The amine in largest production is the dimethylamine salt, others being the diethanolamine, trimethylamine, etc. 3, record 7, English, - 2%2C%204%2DD%20dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2,4-D: this abbreviation should not be used out of context, to avoid any risk of confusion. 4, record 7, English, - 2%2C%204%2DD%20dimethylamine
Record 7, Key term(s)
- 2, 4-D dimethylamine salt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- 2,4-D diméthylamine
1, record 7, French, 2%2C4%2DD%20dim%C3%A9thylamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,4-D : cette abréviation ne doit pas être utilisée hors contexte, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 2, record 7, French, - 2%2C4%2DD%20dim%C3%A9thylamine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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