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ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Food Additives
- Food Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural antimicrobial agent
1, record 1, English, natural%20antimicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural antimicrobial 2, record 1, English, natural%20antimicrobial
correct, noun
- natural antimicrobic agent 3, record 1, English, natural%20antimicrobic%20agent
correct
- natural antimicrobic 4, record 1, English, natural%20antimicrobic
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One entire area of meat science is concerned with organic preservatives, including enzymes, essential oils such as horseradish essential oil, and bacteriocins, which are natural antimicrobial agents produced by certain kinds of bacteria. 1, record 1, English, - natural%20antimicrobial%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agent antimicrobien naturel
1, record 1, French, agent%20antimicrobien%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- antimicrobien naturel 2, record 1, French, antimicrobien%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans certains aliments, on peut se trouver en présence d'agents antimicrobiens naturels. Ces agents vont inhiber la croissance de certains microorganismes. On peut citer comme exemple les épices qui contiennent souvent ce genre d'agent. 3, record 1, French, - agent%20antimicrobien%20naturel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Inocuidad Alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- antimicrobiano natural
1, record 1, Spanish, antimicrobiano%20natural
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente antimicrobiano natural 2, record 1, Spanish, agente%20antimicrobiano%20natural
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antimicrobial agent
1, record 2, English, antimicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- antimicrobial 2, record 2, English, antimicrobial
correct, noun
- antimicrobic agent 3, record 2, English, antimicrobic%20agent
correct
- antimicrobic 4, record 2, English, antimicrobic
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. 5, record 2, English, - antimicrobial%20agent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent antimicrobien
1, record 2, French, agent%20antimicrobien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- antimicrobien 2, record 2, French, antimicrobien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui tue les microorganismes pathogènes ou qui ralentit leur croissance. 3, record 2, French, - agent%20antimicrobien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- antimicrobiano
1, record 2, Spanish, antimicrobiano
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anti-microbial agent
1, record 3, English, anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- antimicrobial agent 2, record 3, English, antimicrobial%20agent
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical that prevents the growth of mold, bacteria, mildew, etc. reducing their destructive action to carpet [or fabric] and eliminating accompanying odors. 3, record 3, English, - anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While "Unique" cleaning will help remove microbes, the anti-microbial agent will work to prevent remaining microbes from multiplying. 1, record 3, English, - anti%2Dmicrobial%20agent
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agent antimicrobien
1, record 3, French, agent%20antimicrobien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui prévient la croissance de bactéries, moisissures, etc. en réduisant leur action destructrice sur les tapis [ou les tissus] et en éliminant les odeurs qui les accompagnent. 1, record 3, French, - agent%20antimicrobien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'association allemande de recherche appliquée et expérimentale sur les allergies (GAF) a comparé les populations d'acariens présentes dans des moquettes en laine et en nylon (dont une avait été traitée avec un agent antimicrobien). 2, record 3, French, - agent%20antimicrobien
Record 3, Key term(s)
- agent anti-microbien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Alfombras y revestimientos para suelos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente antimicrobiano
1, record 3, Spanish, agente%20antimicrobiano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- B-lactam antimicrobial agent 1, record 4, English, B%2Dlactam%20antimicrobial%20agent
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antimicrobien à B-lactamine 1, record 4, French, antimicrobien%20%C3%A0%20B%2Dlactamine
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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