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DMM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dimethoxymethane
1, record 1, English, dimethoxymethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DMM 2, record 1, English, DMM
see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anesthenyl 3, record 1, English, anesthenyl
correct
- dimethyl formal 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20formal
correct
- formal 3, record 1, English, formal
correct
- formaldehyde dimethylacetal 3, record 1, English, formaldehyde%20dimethylacetal
correct
- methylal 4, record 1, English, methylal
correct
- methylene dimethyl ether 3, record 1, English, methylene%20dimethyl%20ether
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, volatile liquid which has a chloroformlike odor, a pungent taste and which is used as a solvent, a special fuel, in organic synthesis, perfumes, adhesives and protective coatings. 5, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethoxymethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 6, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DMM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Also known under the commercial designation] UN 1234. 7, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H8O2 8, record 1, English, - dimethoxymethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diméthoxyméthane
1, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anesthényl 2, record 1, French, anesth%C3%A9nyl
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyl formal 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20formal
correct, masculine noun
- formal 3, record 1, French, formal
correct, masculine noun
- formaldéhyde diméthylacétal 4, record 1, French, formald%C3%A9hyde%20dim%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
- méthylal 5, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylal
correct, masculine noun
- éther méthylénique diméthylique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9nique%20dim%C3%A9thylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diméthoxyméthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 2, record 1, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H8O2 6, record 1, French, - dim%C3%A9thoxym%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimetoximetano
1, record 1, Spanish, dimetoximetano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- formal 2, record 1, Spanish, formal
masculine noun
- formaldehido-dimetil acetal 1, record 1, Spanish, formaldehido%2Ddimetil%20acetal
masculine noun
- metilal 2, record 1, Spanish, metilal
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C3H8O2 3, record 1, Spanish, - dimetoximetano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Measuring Equipment
- Electrical Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digital multimeter
1, record 2, English, digital%20multimeter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DMM 2, record 2, English, DMM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- digital multi-meter 3, record 2, English, digital%20multi%2Dmeter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device used to measure voltage, resistance, current and other circuit characteristics. 2, record 2, English, - digital%20multimeter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Readings are displayed on a digital LCD [liquid crystal display] panel ... 2, record 2, English, - digital%20multimeter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
- Électrotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- multimètre numérique
1, record 2, French, multim%C3%A8tre%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur universel numérique 2, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20universel%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'aide d'un multimètre numérique, on peut effectuer les mesures de courant et de tension en continu et en alternatif et mesurer aussi la résistance électrique [...] 3, record 2, French, - multim%C3%A8tre%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de medición eléctrica
- Electrotecnia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- multímetro digital
1, record 2, Spanish, mult%C3%ADmetro%20digital
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento de medida de diversas magnitudes físicas (resistencia, tensión eléctrica, intensidad de corriente, etc.) con visualizador digital de la medida. 1, record 2, Spanish, - mult%C3%ADmetro%20digital
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deputy ministers
1, record 3, English, deputy%20ministers
plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DMM 1, record 3, English, DMM
plural
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sous-ministres
1, record 3, French, sous%2Dministres
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est-à-dire le sous-ministre et le sous-ministre délégué. 1, record 3, French, - sous%2Dministres
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Directors’ Management Meeting 1, record 4, English, Directors%26rsquo%3B%20Management%20Meeting
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réunion de gestion de l'ATG 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9union%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27ATG
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Bureau du président de l'ATG. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9union%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27ATG
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- director management meeting 1, record 5, English, director%20management%20meeting
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réunion des directeurs
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9union%20des%20directeurs
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9union%20des%20directeurs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- direct metal mastering
1, record 6, English, direct%20metal%20mastering
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DMM 1, record 6, English, DMM
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trademark 1, record 6, English, - direct%20metal%20mastering
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gravure directe sur métal
1, record 6, French, gravure%20directe%20sur%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- GDM 1, record 6, French, GDM
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de gravure analogique directe sur support métallique. 1, record 6, French, - gravure%20directe%20sur%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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