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ANTIFUNGUS [2 records]

Record 1 2004-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

A chemical compound that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.

CONT

... efforts may be needed to extend the range of anti-fungal agents to encompass this new area of contamination.

Key term(s)
  • anti-fungal
  • antifungoid
  • antifungus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

[...] substance ayant la propriété de détruire les champignons et les levures.

CONT

Certains antifongiques sont autorisés comme conservateurs alimentaires.

Key term(s)
  • fongicide
  • fongostatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Microbiología y parasitología
DEF

Sustancia con acción antifúngica.

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Record 2 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
CONT

In the tropics the greatest danger is attack from insects, bacteria and moulds. Films are best kept in envelopes (preferably treated with fungicides) with a closing flap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Produit chimique que l'on incorpore dans les matériaux photographiques ainsi que leurs emballages afin de combattre leur altération par des moisissures.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fotografía
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