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4 C' [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tetranitromethane
1, record 1, English, tetranitromethane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless liquid, pungent odor, ... Use: Rocket fuel, as an oxidant or monopropellant; qualitative test for unsaturated compounds; diesel fuel booster; organic reagent. 2, record 1, English, - tetranitromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C(NO2)4 3, record 1, English, - tetranitromethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tétranitrométhane
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9tranitrom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C(NO2)4 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9tranitrom%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tetranitrometano
1, record 1, Spanish, tetranitrometano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C(NO2)4 2, record 1, Spanish, - tetranitrometano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2,2-dimethylpropane
1, record 2, English, 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- neopentane 2, record 2, English, neopentane
correct
- tetramethylmethane 3, record 2, English, tetramethylmethane
correct
- 1,1,1-trimethylethane 4, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrimethylethane
correct, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gaseous or very volatile liquid hydrocarbon ... found in small amounts in petroleum and natural gas. 5, record 2, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uses: Research; butyl rubber. 6, record 2, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2,2-dimethylpropane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Newtork (NAPS). 7, record 2, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or C(CH3)4 7, record 2, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2,2-diméthylpropane
1, record 2, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- néopentane 2, record 2, French, n%C3%A9opentane
correct, masculine noun
- tétraméthylméthane 3, record 2, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,1-triméthyléthane 4, record 2, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrim%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- diméthyl-2,2 propane 3, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C2%20propane
avoid, masculine noun
- 1,1,1-triméthyl éthane 4, record 2, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrim%C3%A9thyl%20%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-diméthylpropane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 5, record 2, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou C(CH3)4 5, record 2, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- four C’ s
1, record 3, English, four%20C%26rsquo%3B%20s
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 4 C's 2, record 3, English, 4%20C%27s
correct, see observation
- 4 Cs 3, record 3, English, 4%20Cs
- four C’s for diamond grading 4, record 3, English, four%20C%26rsquo%3Bs%20for%20diamond%20grading
- four c’ s 5, record 3, English, four%20c%26rsquo%3B%20s
see observation
- four Cs 6, record 3, English, four%20Cs
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The four factors that determine the value of a diamond: carat weight, colour, clarity, and cut. 7, record 3, English, - four%20C%26rsquo%3B%20s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polished diamonds are graded, among other things, for colour, clarity, cut and carat weight. 4, record 3, English, - four%20C%26rsquo%3B%20s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
four C's, 4 C's, four c's, 4 c's: For technical reasons, a space was inserted following the apostrophe in these terms. When writing the terms, put the "s" immediately after the apostrophe. 8, record 3, English, - four%20C%26rsquo%3B%20s
Record 3, Key term(s)
- 4 c's
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 4 C
1, record 3, French, 4%20C
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- quatre critères de classification 2, record 3, French, quatre%20crit%C3%A8res%20de%20classification
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- quatre critères d'évaluation 3, record 3, French, quatre%20crit%C3%A8res%20d%27%C3%A9valuation
see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Les quatre critères pour l'évaluation du prix d'un diamant : le poids en carats, la couleur, la pureté et la taille. 4, record 3, French, - 4%20C
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si on veut fixer une valeur à un diamant, on utilisera l'expression «4 critères d'évaluation». Par contre, si on analyse la qualité d'un diamant, on utilisera «4 critères de classification». 2, record 3, French, - 4%20C
Record 3, Key term(s)
- 4 critères d'évaluation
- 4 critères de classification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ponceau SX
1, record 4, English, ponceau%20SX
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Ext. D & C Red No. 24 2, record 4, English, Ext%2E%20D%20%26%20C%20Red%20No%2E%2024
correct
- F.D. & C. Red No. 4 3, record 4, English, F%2ED%2E%20%26%20C%2E%20Red%20No%2E%204
correct
- C.I. Food Red 1 4, record 4, English, C%2EI%2E%20Food%20Red%201
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disodium salt of 2-(5-sulpho-2,4-xylylazo)-1-naphthol 4-sulphonic acid. 4, record 4, English, - ponceau%20SX
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ponceau SX ... shall contain not less than eighty-five percent dye as determined by official method FO-7 ... Permitted in or upon fruit peel; glace fruits; maraschino cherries. Level of use: 150 p.p.m. 5, record 4, English, - ponceau%20SX
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ponceau SX
1, record 4, French, ponceau%20SX
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière colorante azoïque [...] 2, record 4, French, - ponceau%20SX
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Sel disodique de l'acide 2-(5-sulfo-2,4-xylylazo)-1-naphtol-4-sulfonique. 3, record 4, French, - ponceau%20SX
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] ponceau SX [...] [ne s'utilise que pour les] aliments suivants : écorce de fruits, fruits glacés, cerises glacées, marasques. Jusqu'à 150 ppm, isolément ou en mélange [...] 3, record 4, French, - ponceau%20SX
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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