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CARBONATE CALCIUM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precipitated calcium carbonate
1, record 1, English, precipitated%20calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PCC 1, record 1, English, PCC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is commonly used in paint and inks as extenders to increase opacity and porosity for dry hiding. 1, record 1, English, - precipitated%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium précipité
1, record 1, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 2, record 1, French, CCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la pharmacie, le carbonate de calcium (essentiellement le CCP) est utilisé comme excipient dans la fabrication de pilules et de cachets [...] 2, record 1, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbonate de calcium précipité : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbonato de calcio precipitado
1, record 1, Spanish, carbonato%20de%20calcio%20precipitado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El carbonato de calcio precipitado es el compuesto químico de fórmula CaCO3, obtenido por la precipitación del calcio en forma de carbonato. Tiene menos impurezas, más brillo y morfología controlada, es usado como relleno y extensor en plástico, pintura, papel y adhesivos [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - carbonato%20de%20calcio%20precipitado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- processed calcium carbonate
1, record 2, English, processed%20calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This processed calcium carbonate was packaged in water tight containers of various sizes and shipped to four manufacturing companies for further testing. 1, record 2, English, - processed%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium traité
1, record 2, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium%20trait%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbonato de calcio tratado
1, record 2, Spanish, carbonato%20de%20calcio%20tratado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbonato de calcio tratado. Al carbonato de calcio micronizado se le aplica un tratamiento superficial que lo modifica, para lograr mayor porcentaje de carga y desempeño en los plásticos y polímeros. 1, record 2, Spanish, - carbonato%20de%20calcio%20tratado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ground calcium carbonate
1, record 3, English, ground%20calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GCC 1, record 3, English, GCC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
GCC has long been used as a filler in materials like asphalt, roofing felt and plasters. Increasingly other applications are emerging in the new areas of specialist concretes and grouts. 1, record 3, English, - ground%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium broyé
1, record 3, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium%20broy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCB 2, record 3, French, CCB
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les cosmétiques, le carbonate de calcium broyé [est] essentiellement utilisé pour la fabrication de pâtes dentifrices. 3, record 3, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium%20broy%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbonato de calcio molido
1, record 3, Spanish, carbonato%20de%20calcio%20molido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El carbonato de calcio molido es el compuesto químico de fórmula CaCO3, obtenido por la molienda de la roca caliza. 2, record 3, Spanish, - carbonato%20de%20calcio%20molido
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El carbonato de calcio molido y ajustado al mallaje estipulado se introduce en [la] tolva para proceder a su empacado y enviarse posteriormente al almacén de producto terminado. 3, record 3, Spanish, - carbonato%20de%20calcio%20molido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Geochemistry
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- calcium carbonate
1, record 4, English, calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Ca-carbonate 2, record 4, English, Ca%2Dcarbonate
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical combination of calcium, carbon, and oxygen [of which the] main constituent is limestone. 3, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
White powder or colorless crystals; ... one of the most stable, common, and widely dispersed of materials. It occurs in nature as aragonite, calcite, chalk, limestone, lithographic stone, marble, marl and travertine. 4, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uranium Refining Wastes ... tend to be sludges and residues containing calcium sulfate or carbonate (limed raffinate), calcium fluoride, magnesium fluoride and ammonium nitrate. 5, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Calcium carbonate forms a tenacious white scale in water-handling facilities and is one of the compounds that causes water hardness. 3, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CaCO3 3, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ca-carbonate: term very widely used in the geochemistry field even if it is labelled TO BE AVOIDED. 6, record 4, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Ca carbonate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Géochimie
- Déchets nucléaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium
1, record 4, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé de calcium et de carbonate [se trouvant] dans la nature sous plusieurs formes, en particulier l'aragonite et la calcite, ou spath d'Islande. 2, record 4, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le carbonate de calcium [...] est très répandu dans la nature; [...] les pierres calcaires (marbre, craie, moellons) en sont essentiellement formées; les coquillages [...] en contiennent. 3, record 4, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fort peu soluble dans l'eau pure [...], le carbonate de calcium se transforme en bicarbonate dans les eaux riches en anhydride carbonique [...] 2, record 4, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CaCO3 4, record 4, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Geoquímica
- Desechos nucleares
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbonato de calcio
1, record 4, Spanish, carbonato%20de%20calcio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CaCO3 2, record 4, Spanish, - carbonato%20de%20calcio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- calcium carbonate
1, record 5, English, calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calcium salt of carbonic acid that occurs naturally in limestone and is available as a white, odorless and tasteless powder. 2, record 5, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Widely used by the food industry: a coloring agent (white), pH stabilizer, leavening powder ingredient, thickener, etc. 2, record 5, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CCaO3 or CaCO3 3, record 5, English, - calcium%20carbonate
Record 5, Key term(s)
- carbonate of calcium
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium
1, record 5, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel de calcium de l'acide carbonique, naturellement présent dans les roches calcaires et se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore et insipide. Largement utilisé par l'industrie alimentaire : colorant (blanc), neutralisant, ingrédient des poudres levantes, raffermisseur, etc. 1, record 5, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CCaO3 ou CaCO3 2, record 5, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chalk
1, record 6, English, chalk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- calcium carbonate 2, record 6, English, calcium%20carbonate
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An odorless, tasteless powder or crystal that occurs in nature. 2, record 6, English, - chalk
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used therapeutically as a phosphate buffer in hemodialysis patients and as a calcium supplement. 2, record 6, English, - chalk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- craie
1, record 6, French, craie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- calcium-carbonate broth 1, record 7, English, calcium%2Dcarbonate%20broth
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- calcium carbonate broth 2, record 7, English, calcium%20carbonate%20broth
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bouillon de carbonate de calcium
1, record 7, French, bouillon%20de%20carbonate%20de%20calcium
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Biotecnología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- caldo de carbonato cálcico
1, record 7, Spanish, caldo%20de%20carbonato%20c%C3%A1lcico
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- caldo de carbonato de calcio 2, record 7, Spanish, caldo%20de%20carbonato%20de%20calcio
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Mineralogy
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- native hydrous carbonate of sodium and calcium
1, record 8, English, native%20hydrous%20carbonate%20of%20sodium%20and%20calcium
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See "gaylussite." 1, record 8, English, - native%20hydrous%20carbonate%20of%20sodium%20and%20calcium
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Minéralogie
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- carbonate hydraté naturel de calcium-sodium
1, record 8, French, carbonate%20hydrat%C3%A9%20naturel%20de%20calcium%2Dsodium
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- carbonate hydraté naturel de calcium et de sodium 2, record 8, French, carbonate%20hydrat%C3%A9%20naturel%20de%20calcium%20et%20de%20sodium
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Ecology (General)
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- biological calcium carbonate
1, record 9, English, biological%20calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- bio calcium carbonate 2, record 9, English, bio%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hence, the bones of vertebrates and calcarious shells of the animal kingdom have been made possible by the abundance of bio calcium carbonate. 3, record 9, English, - biological%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium biologique
1, record 9, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'abondance du carbonate de calcium biologique qui permet la croissance des os des vertébrés et des coquilles calcaires des divers animaux. 2, record 9, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium%20biologique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Customs and Excise
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Remission Order
1, record 10, English, Precipitated%20Calcium%20Carbonate%20Remission%20Order
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Customs Tariff. 1, record 10, English, - Precipitated%20Calcium%20Carbonate%20Remission%20Order
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Douanes et accise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Décret de remise sur le carbonate de calcium précipité
1, record 10, French, D%C3%A9cret%20de%20remise%20sur%20le%20carbonate%20de%20calcium%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu du Tarif des douanes. 1, record 10, French, - D%C3%A9cret%20de%20remise%20sur%20le%20carbonate%20de%20calcium%20pr%C3%A9cipit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-09-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- active calcium carbonate
1, record 11, English, active%20calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active calcium carbonate. This involves finely divided calcium carbonate which is capable of being chemically reactive, particularly with the CO2 and organic acids of the soil solution: ... 1, record 11, English, - active%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- calcaire actif
1, record 11, French, calcaire%20actif
correct, masculine 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 1998-07-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- chalk
1, record 12, English, chalk
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- calcium carbonate 1, record 12, English, calcium%20carbonate
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A powder used for final polishing and as a separating medium when adapting baseplates. 1, record 12, English, - chalk
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- craie
1, record 12, French, craie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- carbonate de calcium 1, record 12, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance pulvérulente servant à polir et utilisée comme séparateur dans l'adaptation des plaques. 1, record 12, French, - craie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-11-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dissociated calcium carbonate 1, record 13, English, dissociated%20calcium%20carbonate
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- carbonate de calcium dissocié
1, record 13, French, carbonate%20de%20calcium%20dissoci%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour résumer, toute dissolution de CO2 atmosphérique dans l'eau s'accompagne en partie : (a) de CO2 libre (...); (b) d'acide carbonique non dissocié et dissocié (...); (c) de carbonate de calcium dissocié CaCO3 + H+ = Ca++ + HCO3-; (d) et d'ions OH- formés par l'hydrolyse de l'acide carbonique (...). 1, record 13, French, - carbonate%20de%20calcium%20dissoci%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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