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COO [13 records]

Record 1 2022-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Management Operations
DEF

... the person who is responsible for managing the usual activities of a company or organization ...

CONT

As chief operating officer, they have the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the organization, as well as overseeing special projects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Opérations de la gestion
DEF

[Personne qui] gère les activités quotidiennes [d'une] entreprise.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Operaciones de la gestión
CONT

El jefe de operaciones es uno de los puestos más altos en una organización y reporta directamente al director ejecutivo (CEO) o a la junta de directores de la empresa.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Key term(s)
  • sous-cheffe officière des opérations

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2022-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
OBS

chef des opérations : Bien que ce titre soit tiré de la «Restriction relative aux congés» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «chef officier des opérations» (ou «chef officière des opérations») est préférable.

Key term(s)
  • cheffe officière des opérations
  • cheffe des opérations

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C17H32(OH) COO(CH2) 2OC2H5
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a combustible liquid, is insoluble in water, and is used as a plasticizer.

OBS

2-ethoxyethyl (R,Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate: The capital letters "R" and "Z" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethylene glycol monoethyl ether ricinoleate: standardized commercial name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OC2H5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OC2H5
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide combustible, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme plastifiant.

OBS

(R,Z)-12-hydroxyoctadéc-9-énoate de 2-éthoxyéthyle : Les lettres majuscules «R» et «Z» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

monoéthyléther-ricinoléate de l'éthylèneglycol : nom commercial normalisé.

OBS

Formule chimique : C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OC2H5

Key term(s)
  • monoéthyléther-ricinoléate d'éthylène-glycol

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OC2H5
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OC2H5

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Record 5 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C17H32(OH) COO(CH2) 2OH
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a clear, moderately viscous, combustible, pale yellow liquid with a mild odour, is derived from castor oil and ethylene glycol, is miscible with most organic solvents, is insoluble in water, and is used as a plasticizer, in greases and urethane polymers.

OBS

2-hydroxyethyl (R,Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate: The capital letters "R" and "Z" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethylene glycol monoricinoleate: standardized commercial name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OH
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide clair, combustible, jaune clair, utilisé comme plastifiant, dans les graisses et les polymères uréthanniques.

OBS

(R,Z)-12-hydroxyoctadéc-9-énoate de 2-hydroxyéthyle : Les lettres majuscules «R» et «Z» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

monoricinoléate de l'éthylèneglycol : nom commercial normalisé.

OBS

Formule chimique : C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OH

Key term(s)
  • monoricinoléate d'éthylène-glycol

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OH
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C17H32(OH)COO(CH2)2OH

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Record 6 2011-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Al2C6(COO) 6·16H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A hydrous aluminum mellate ...; color, honey-yellow; luster, resinous; usually occurring as nodules and found in brown coal.

OBS

Chemical formula: Al2C6(COO)6·16H2O

Key term(s)
  • honey stone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al2C6(COO)6·16H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Substance minérale [...] qui se présente en petits cristaux octaédriques jaunes.

OBS

Formule chimique : Al2C6(COO)6·16H2O

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH2 : C(CH3) COO(CH2) 11CH3
formula, see observation
C16H30O2
formula, see observation
142-90-5
CAS number
OBS

The commercial material is a mixture, containing also lower and higher fatty derivatives. ... Uses: Polymerizable monomer for plastics, molding powders, solvent coatings, adhesives, oil additives; emulsions for textile, leather, and paper finishing.

OBS

dodecyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

lauryl methacrylate: obsolete form.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designation: Ageflex FM 246.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H30O2 or CH2:C(CH3)COO(CH2)11CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2:C(CH3)COO(CH2)11CH3
formula, see observation
C16H30O2
formula, see observation
142-90-5
CAS number
OBS

2-méthylprop-2-énoate de dodécyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

méthacrylate de lauryle : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H30O2 ou CH2:C(CH3)COO(CH2)11CH3

Spanish

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Record 8 2010-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
H2C : C(CH3) COO(CH2CH3)
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product which is used as a monomer for plastics, molding powders, solvent coatings, adhesives, oil additives, emulsions for textile, and for leather and paper finishing.

OBS

Chemical formula: H2C:C(CH3)COO(CH2CH3)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H2C:C(CH3)COO(CH2CH3)
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : H2C:C(CH3)COO(CH2CH3)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H2C:C(CH3)COO(CH2CH3)
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: H2C:C(CH3)COO(CH2CH3)

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Record 9 2010-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Geochemistry
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
CoO
formula, see observation
1307-96-6
CAS number
DEF

A grayish brown powder that decomposes at 1935°C, insoluble in water, used as a colorant in ceramics and in manufacture of glass.

OBS

cobalt(II) oxide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

cobalt oxide: a generic term.

OBS

Chemical formula: CoO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Géochimie
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CoO
formula, see observation
1307-96-6
CAS number
CONT

Les gisements du Katanga (Congo) et de Rhodésie du Nord sont aussi des concentrations résiduelles d'«oxyde noir de cobalt», mais formées par oxydation de minerais cuprifères et cobaltifères, où le cobalt se présente essentiellement sous la forme de linnéite [...]

CONT

L'oxyde de cobalt était employé comme colorant dès le XVIe siècle [...]

OBS

oxyde de cobalt : terme générique.

OBS

oxyde de cobalt (II) : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique :CoO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Geoquímica
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CoO
formula, see observation
1307-96-6
CAS number
OBS

Polvo grisáceo en la mayoría de condiciones; puede formar cristales verdeparduscos. Soluble en ácidos e hidróxidos alcalinos; insoluble en agua e hidróxido de amoníaco. Poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: CoO

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Record 10 2010-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Planets

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Planètes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
  • Planetas
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Record 11 - external organization data 2007-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Organic Farming
  • Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
OBS

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [(CFIA) established] the Canada Organic Office [to be] the authority for regulating organic production.

OBS

Canada Organic Office (CFIA). The first priority of the COO is to complete the current version of the Canada Organic Office Policies and Procedures Manual (so that it is no longer a draft document).

OBS

Approved by the Terminology Committee of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Agriculture biologique
  • Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
OBS

L'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments a mis sur pied le bureau Bio-Canada auquel elle a donné le pouvoir décisionnel de réglementer la production biologique.

OBS

Approuvé par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada.

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

In replacement for LINC overseas.

OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Remplace le programme CLIC à l'étranger.

OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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Record 13 1994-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
DEF

The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon ...

CONT

The gentle cooing of the turtle dove has inspired poets in the same way that the song of the lark has done.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Murmure tendre et monotone qui est le cri du pigeon, de la tourterelle.

Spanish

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