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TARTAR [14 records]

Record 1 2024-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
CONT

Tartar (dental calculus) is hardened plaque.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Le tartre correspond à la minéralisation de la plaque dentaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
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Record 2 2021-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
AZ-TAR
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A district, also called a rayon, of Azerbaijan.

OBS

AZ-TAR: code recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AZ-TAR
classification system code, see observation
OBS

District de l'Azerbaïdjan.

OBS

AZ-TAR : code reconnu par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meetings
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réunions
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reuniones
  • Transporte aéreo
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Record 4 2015-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spices and Condiments
  • Recipes
  • Restaurant Menus
DEF

[A sauce with] mayonnaise to which chopped dill or sour pickles, green onions and chives have been added.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épices et condiments
  • Recettes de cuisine
  • Menus (Restauration)
DEF

[Sauce avec] mayonnaise [...] relevée d'un hachis de cornichons, de câpres et de fines herbes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Especias y condimentos
  • Recetas de cocina
  • Menú (Restaurantes)
DEF

Salsa que se hace con yemas de huevo, aceite, vinagre o limón y diversos condimentos.

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Record 5 2011-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
Na2C4H4O62H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

White crystals or granules. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol ... Derivation: Neutralization of tartaric acid with sodium carbonate, concentration and crystallization.

CONT

Sodium tartrate. Emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing or thickening agent for cream cheese spread; cream cheese spread with [other] ingredients ...; processed cheese spread ...

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2C4H4O62H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2C4H4O62H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel de sodium de l'acide tartrique, autorisé comme substance pouvant renforcer l'action antioxygène d'autres substances. Utilisé en particulier dans la fabrication des fromages fondus et en confiserie.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2C4H4O62H2O

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of an odorless colorless crystal (sugar or sand-like) material efflorescing on exposure to air, or of a white powder with a sweetish metallic taste which is soluble in water and glycerol, and which is used in medicide and dyeing and as an insecticide.

OBS

Exposure to antimony potassium can cause poor appetite, rash, nausea, headaches, irritation of air passages; high or repeated exposure may damage the liver or heart muscle; eye contact can cause irritation.

OBS

dipotassium bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate: the capital letters "O" must be italicized; the number 4 following the last O is superscripted; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

antimony potassium tartrate: usual name.

OBS

Chemical formula: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O or C4H4KO7Sb or C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • dipotassium bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O1,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores transparents, devenant opaques, efflorescents, utilisé comme mordant et comme thérapeutique (vomitif, diaphorétique, expectorant).

OBS

bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate : les quatre lettres majuscules «O» s'écrivent en italique; le chiffre 4 qui suit le dernier O s'écrit en exposant; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

tartrate d'antimoine et de potassium : nom usuel.

OBS

Formule chimique : K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O ou C4H4KO7Sb ou C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O o C4H4KO7Sb o C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

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Record 7 2011-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
  • Surface Treatment of Metals
Universal entry(ies)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
DEF

A tartaric acid salt available as white crystals that are slightly soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Used in the preparation of baking powders, electrolytic solutions, other tartrates, etc. Acidulant and buffer in food.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H5KO6

Key term(s)
  • potassium ditartrate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Traitements de surface des métaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel de l'acide tartrique se présentant sous forme de cristaux blancs, peu solubles dans l'eau, insolubles dans l'alcool. Sert à préparer les levures chimiques, les bains électrolytiques, d'autres tartrates, etc. Acidulant et tampon en alimentation.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H5KO6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Tratamiento de superficie de los metales
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C4H5KO6

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Record 8 2008-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Air Defence
DEF

A US-built medium-range anti-aircraft missile system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Défense aérienne
CONT

En Europe, le consortium Eurosam créé en 1989 par Aerospatiale, Alenia et Thomson-CSF développe une famille modulaire de missiles sol/surface-air désignée FSAF qui fait appel aux technologies les plus modernes. Ce programme, qui vise à remplacer les Hawk, Masurca et Tartar est pour l'instant purement franco-italien mais il est à prévoir que d'autres pays s'y rallieront en tout ou partie.

Spanish

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Record 9 2007-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prepared Dishes (Cooking)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plats cuisinés
CONT

Maki de tartare épicé au saumon : feuille de riz, saumon, laitue, oignon vert, tempura, mayo épicée, sauce épicée, masago, graines de sésame.

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Medicamentos
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Record 11 2003-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Medication
DEF

White crystals or granular powder; loses its water at about 150° ... Soluble in about 0.5 part water; almost insol in alcohol.

CONT

Potassium tartrate ... has been used as cathartic.

CONT

Potassium tartrate [is used as a] PH adjusting agent in cider ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Médicaments
DEF

Sel potassique de l'acide tartrique, en poudre, cristaux ou granules blancs, solubles dans l'eau et insolubles dans l'alcool. Correcteur de pH et antioxydant pour certaines boissons et confiseries.

OBS

Aussi utilisé comme purgatif et diurétique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Medicamentos
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Record 12 1986-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personal Esthetics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Esthétique et soins corporels

Spanish

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Record 13 1981-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
OBS

Deposit of potassium bitartrate in bottled wines. Sometimes the deposit contains calcium tartrate also.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
OBS

Dépôt des vins en bouteilles, formé de petits cristaux de bitartrate de potasse.

Spanish

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Record 14 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

E.U. 8

Spanish

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