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ANTIBACTERIAL [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial woven fabric
1, record 1, English, antibacterial%20woven%20fabric
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antibacterial fabric
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tissu antibactérien
1, record 1, French, tissu%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trois grandes catégories de technologies, de solutions et de produits ont été distinguées : [...] Les indicateurs [ou les] actuateurs, dont le signal de sortie constitue la caractéristique d'intérêt. Il s'agit, par exemple, de fibres chauffantes, de tissus antibactériens, d'écrans textiles, de tissus piézomorphiques, de surfaces autonettoyantes, d'un défibrillateur automatique et intégré dans le vêtement, et de fibres photovoltaïques [...] 1, record 1, French, - tissu%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial glass
1, record 2, English, antibacterial%20glass
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antibacterial Glass - Operation and Performance. The process developed and patented by AGC Flat Glass Europe involves diffusing silver ions into the upper layers of the glass: the ions interact with bacteria and destroy them by disabling their metabolism and disrupting their division mechanism. The antibacterial effect of the glass is ongoing, particularly in warm and moist conditions favouring the development of bacteria and mould. 2, record 2, English, - antibacterial%20glass
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti-bacterial glass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- verre antibactérien
1, record 2, French, verre%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un verre antibactérien qui tue 99,9% des bactéries et arrête la prolifération de champignons. Il élimine les micro-organismes dès qu'ils entrent en contact avec sa surface grâce à un procédé breveté consistant à diffuser des ions d'argent dans les couches supérieures du verre. Ces derniers interrompent le processus de division des bactéries, conduisant ainsi à leur destruction. «Antibacterial Glass» constitue ainsi une innovation majeure dans la lutte contre les infections nosocomiales. Il trouvera sa place partout où un environnement stérile est exigé. 1, record 2, French, - verre%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Verre développé par AGC Flat Glass Europe. 2, record 2, French, - verre%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 2, Key term(s)
- verre-antibactérien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial textile
1, record 3, English, antibacterial%20textile
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anti-bacterial textile 2, record 3, English, anti%2Dbacterial%20textile
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Textiles can be endowed with antibacterial activity in a variety of ways. Soil-repellent fluoropolymers have hydrophobic properties which reduce soiling on textiles and, secondarily, microbial growth. Small molecules such as silver, zinc, copper and quarternary ammonium compounds show antibacterial activity. Silver-coated dressings have been used in wound care ... Antibacterial gaents may be added to synthetic fibers in the spinning process, but they can also be fixated to supramolecular compounds on the textile surface. Cyclodextrins are ring-like carbohydrates which form complexes with 'guest' substances. They can be used as transdermal collector systems in toxicology monitoring, but also to diminish bacterial contamination at sweat-prone sites (so-called odor-controlling textiles) or as antibacterial textiles. 1, record 3, English, - antibacterial%20textile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- anti bacterial textile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- textile antibactérien
1, record 3, French, textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Textile] obtenu par dépôt, apprêtage ou greffage d'un agent antibactérien dans le polymère. 2, record 3, French, - textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un textile antibactérien permanent. Le Bactenet [...] (France) tue les bactéries qui viennent en contact avec lui car il est fabriqué à partir d'une fibre par elle-même antibactérienne. En effet, grâce à l'incorporation, de manière indissociable, dans les fibres qui le composent d'un bactéricide inorganique de synthèse mélangé à de microscopiques particules métalliques, il se dégage sous l'effet de l'humidité de l'oxygène actif qui détruit les germes et les champignons infectieux. L'effet bactéricide autodésinfectant est permanent [...] C'est l'eau, ou l'humidité de l'air qui déclenche un effet de catalyse dégageant de l'oxygène actif. 3, record 3, French, - textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 3, Key term(s)
- textile anti-bactérien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial liquid soap 1, record 4, English, antibacterial%20liquid%20soap
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ideal for kitchen use. Kills germs as it cleanses. 1, record 4, English, - antibacterial%20liquid%20soap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- savon liquide antibactérien
1, record 4, French, savon%20liquide%20antibact%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Idéal pour usage dans la cuisine. Tue les germes tout en nettoyant. 1, record 4, French, - savon%20liquide%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial treatment
1, record 5, English, antibacterial%20treatment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- anti-bacterial treatment 2, record 5, English, anti%2Dbacterial%20treatment
- anti-bacterian treatment 2, record 5, English, anti%2Dbacterian%20treatment
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pre-school carpet ... 15-year warranty antibacterial treatment prevents bacterial growth. 1, record 5, English, - antibacterial%20treatment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- traitement antibactérien
1, record 5, French, traitement%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- traitement anti-bactérie 2, record 5, French, traitement%20anti%2Dbact%C3%A9rie
- traitement antibactérie 3, record 5, French, traitement%20antibact%C3%A9rie
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Application d'un produit] qui s'oppose à la croissance de bactéries. 4, record 5, French, - traitement%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gants de protection en latex naturel [...] Forme anatomique, une très grande flexibilité, un bon sens du toucher dans les différentes épaisseurs. Traitement antibactérien à action protectrice pour la peau, non négligeable lors d'utilisation prolongée. 1, record 5, French, - traitement%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial 1, record 6, English, antibacterial
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- antibactérien 1, record 6, French, antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- antibacteriano
1, record 6, Spanish, antibacteriano
adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial agent 1, record 7, English, antibacterial%20agent
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Black's Veterinary Dictionary 2, record 7, English, - antibacterial%20agent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agent antibactérien
1, record 7, French, agent%20antibact%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- antibacteriano
1, record 7, Spanish, antibacteriano
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Biotechnology
- Medication
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial drug
1, record 8, English, antibacterial%20drug
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Millennium's five-year strategic alliance with Wyeth-Ayerst to discover and develop antibacterial drugs for human use began in December 1996 at ChemGenics Pharmaceuticals Inc., which was acquired by Millennium in February 1997. The partnership is focused on the identification of small molecule targets and suitable drug lead candidates. 1, record 8, English, - antibacterial%20drug
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biotechnologie
- Médicaments
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- antibactérien
1, record 8, French, antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- agent antibactérien 1, record 8, French, agent%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
- médicament antibactérien 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9dicament%20antibact%C3%A9rien
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but de [...] de l'industrie bactérienne est de développer des antibiotiques et vaccins innovants mais, aussi, à plus long terme, des classes d'agents antibactériens complètement nouvelles permettant de contourner les phénomènes de résistance. En effet, au lieu de tuer les bactéries comme le font les antibiotiques, ces nouveaux médicaments devraient atténuer le pouvoir pathogène des bactéries en ciblant leur facteur de virulence ou en jouant sur les molécules de communication intercellulaire. 1, record 8, French, - antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial activity 1, record 9, English, antibacterial%20activity
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- activité antibactérienne
1, record 9, French, activit%C3%A9%20antibact%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- actividad antibacteriana
1, record 9, Spanish, actividad%20antibacteriana
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-07-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- anti-bacterial finish
1, record 10, English, anti%2Dbacterial%20finish
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- antibacterial finish 2, record 10, English, antibacterial%20finish
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical treatment of a fabric that makes it resistant to, or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. Fields of applications are blankets, bed linen, mattress tickings, bed spreads, medical clothing, etc. 2, record 10, English, - anti%2Dbacterial%20finish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Differing wall thickness of the gloves are designed to meet specific requirements. The anti-bacterial finish, giving additional skin protection is particularly important when wearing gloves for extended periods. 1, record 10, English, - anti%2Dbacterial%20finish
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- apprêt antibactérien
1, record 10, French, appr%C3%AAt%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apprêts fongicides et antibactériens : (fungicides and antibacterial finishes) pour s'opposer à la fermentation de certaines masses d'apprêts préparés d'avance ou récupérés et s'opposer à l'altération des tissus exposés à une forte humidité par des moisissures végétales ou bactériennes, on applique soit des anti-optiques courants pour les masses d'apprêts fermentiscibles et pour les tissus de fibres naturelles, on incorpore des produits appropriés aux bains d'apprêts. 2, record 10, French, - appr%C3%AAt%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial agent susceptibility testing
1, record 11, English, antibacterial%20agent%20susceptibility%20testing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of methods such as agar and broth dilution tests, disk diffusion tests, and automated procedures to evaluate the in vitro susceptibility of an isolated pathogen to a variety of antibacterial agents. 1, record 11, English, - antibacterial%20agent%20susceptibility%20testing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- épreuve servant à vérifier la sensibilité aux agents antibactériens
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9preuve%20servant%20%C3%A0%20v%C3%A9rifier%20la%20sensibilit%C3%A9%20aux%20agents%20antibact%C3%A9riens
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-10-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nonwoven Textiles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial nonwoven
1, record 12, English, antibacterial%20nonwoven
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technical textiles and their applications ... In order to protect salads from being infected thanks to antibacterial nonwovens ... 1, record 12, English, - antibacterial%20nonwoven
Record 12, Key term(s)
- anti-bacterial nonwoven
- anti bacterial nonwoven
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- non-tissé antibactérien
1, record 12, French, non%2Dtiss%C3%A9%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tissus à usages techniques et leurs applications sont là pour le prouver. [...] Pour protéger les salades des infections grâce à des non-tissés antibactériens [...]. 1, record 12, French, - non%2Dtiss%C3%A9%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 12, Key term(s)
- nontissé anti-bactérien
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-05-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Fish
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Gram positive antibacterial 1, record 13, English, Gram%20positive%20antibacterial
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Poissons
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- produit contre les Gram positifs
1, record 13, French, produit%20contre%20les%20Gram%20positifs
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial floor mat
1, record 14, English, antibacterial%20floor%20mat
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tapis antibactérien
1, record 14, French, tapis%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-02-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial immunity 1, record 15, English, antibacterial%20immunity
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immunity against the action of bacteria, i.e., the ability to resist infection by bacteria. 1, record 15, English, - antibacterial%20immunity
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- immunité antibactérienne
1, record 15, French, immunit%C3%A9%20antibact%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Immunité antibactérienne (...) La bactérie peut être rapidement éliminé par l'immunité non spécifique, essentiellement assurée par les polynucléaires et les macrophages ou par une immunité spécifique préexistante. Elle peut proliférer et éventuellement être la source d'une infection clinique, mais être finalement éliminée sous l'influence de l'immunité spécifique. 1, record 15, French, - immunit%C3%A9%20antibact%C3%A9rienne
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-05-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial preservative 1, record 16, English, antibacterial%20preservative
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preservative: An agent added to a drug or preparation in order to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. 2, record 16, English, - antibacterial%20preservative
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- préservatif antibactérien
1, record 16, French, pr%C3%A9servatif%20antibact%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique des infections nosocomiales. 2, record 16, French, - pr%C3%A9servatif%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-05-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial mechanism 1, record 17, English, antibacterial%20mechanism
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme antibactérien
1, record 17, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20antibact%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial cleaner
1, record 18, English, antibacterial%20cleaner
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antibacterial: Impairing the reproduction or survival of bacteria. 2, record 18, English, - antibacterial%20cleaner
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- produit bactéricide
1, record 18, French, produit%20bact%C3%A9ricide
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
produit qui tue les bactéries. 1, record 18, French, - produit%20bact%C3%A9ricide
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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