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UV LIGHT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Food Safety
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ultraviolet light disinfection
1, record 1, English, ultraviolet%20light%20disinfection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- UV light disinfection 2, record 1, English, UV%20light%20%20disinfection
correct
- ultraviolet radiation disinfection 3, record 1, English, ultraviolet%20radiation%20disinfection
correct
- UV radiation disinfection 3, record 1, English, UV%20radiation%20disinfection
correct
- ultraviolet disinfection 4, record 1, English, ultraviolet%20disinfection
correct
- UV disinfection 5, record 1, English, UV%20disinfection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ultraviolet light disinfection involves irradiating the potable water with UV [ultraviolet] light at a specific wave length. The UV light interrupts the DNA of the microorganisms, rendering the microorganisms unviable. 6, record 1, English, - ultraviolet%20light%20disinfection
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ultra-violet light disinfection
- ultra-violet radiation disinfection
- ultra-violet disinfection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Salubrité alimentaire
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- désinfection par lumière ultraviolette
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20par%20lumi%C3%A8re%20ultraviolette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- désinfection par rayonnement ultraviolet 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20par%20rayonnement%20ultraviolet
correct, feminine noun
- désinfection par rayonnement UV 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20par%20rayonnement%20UV
correct, feminine noun
- désinfection aux rayons ultraviolets 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20aux%20rayons%20ultraviolets
correct, feminine noun
- désinfection aux rayons UV 4, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20aux%20rayons%20UV
correct, feminine noun
- désinfection par ultraviolets 5, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20par%20ultraviolets
correct, feminine noun
- désinfection UV 6, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sinfection%20UV
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La désinfection par lumière ultraviolette est un traitement très populaire qui fonctionne grâce à l'émission d'ondes UV [ultraviolettes] (185 nm [nanomètres] - 254 nm) qui vont s'attaquer à l'ADN des organismes présents dans l'eau. 7, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9sinfection%20par%20lumi%C3%A8re%20ultraviolette
Record 1, Key term(s)
- désinfection par lumière ultra-violette
- désinfection par rayonnement ultra-violet
- désinfection aux rayons ultra-violets
- désinfection par ultra-violets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ultraviolet light testing technician 1, record 2, English, ultraviolet%20light%20testing%20technician
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ultra-violet light testing technician
- UV light testing technician
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technicien en contrôle de rayonnements ultraviolets
1, record 2, French, technicien%20en%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20rayonnements%20ultraviolets
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technicienne en contrôle de rayonnements ultraviolets 1, record 2, French, technicienne%20en%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20rayonnements%20ultraviolets
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- technicien en contrôle de rayonnements UV
- technicienne en contrôle de rayonnements UV
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- UV light intensity meter
1, record 3, English, UV%20light%20intensity%20meter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - UV%20light%20intensity%20meter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil de mesure UV
1, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20mesure%20UV
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- appareil de mesure des rayons ultraviolets 1, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20mesure%20des%20rayons%20ultraviolets
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - appareil%20de%20mesure%20UV
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ultraviolet light
1, record 4, English, ultraviolet%20light
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- UV light 2, record 4, English, UV%20light
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from about 5 - 400 nanometers ... 1, record 4, English, - ultraviolet%20light
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... this is the form of light responsible for a suntan. 1, record 4, English, - ultraviolet%20light
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ultra-violet light
- ultra violet light
- UV-light
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lumière ultraviolette
1, record 4, French, lumi%C3%A8re%20ultraviolette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition de la lumière solaire donne une image appelée spectre solaire, qui comprend, outre les couleurs visibles de l'arc-en-ciel, la lumière ultraviolette et proche infrarouge. 2, record 4, French, - lumi%C3%A8re%20ultraviolette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La lumière ultraviolette (UV) est communément divisée en trois sections dépendamment de sa longueur d'onde : proche UV (UVA), milieu UV (UVB), et lointain UV (UVC). Les rayons UVA nous font bronzer. Les UVB stimulent la production de vitamine D3 dans notre peau 3 et sont essentiels pour l'absorption de calcium dans les os. [...] Les UVC [...] Quoique utilisés dans les hôpitaux pour tuer les bactéries et les virus, les UVC sont grandement reliés aux possibilités de provoquer le cancer. 3, record 4, French, - lumi%C3%A8re%20ultraviolette
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lumière ultra-violette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiación electromagnética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- luz ultravioleta
1, record 4, Spanish, luz%20ultravioleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Technical Textiles
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- UV stability
1, record 5, English, UV%20stability
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- UV light stability 2, record 5, English, UV%20light%20%20stability
proposal
- UV radiation stability 2, record 5, English, UV%20radiation%20stability
proposal
- ultraviolet light stability 2, record 5, English, ultraviolet%20light%20stability
proposal
- ultraviolet radiation stability 2, record 5, English, ultraviolet%20radiation%20stability
proposal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Endurance and environmental properties of geogrids are generally excellent. Being made of high-density polyethylene or protected high-tenacity polyester they are extremely resistant to chemicals, bacteria, and general aging processes. Even their UV stability is good (due to both the addition of carbon black and their large thickness), particularly when compared to geotextiles. 1, record 5, English, - UV%20stability
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One area that does require constant vigilance, however, is that of ultraviolet (UV) light susceptibility of most geotextile. Contractors often fail to recognize that nonstabilized fabrics can be literally destroyed by leaving them exposed to sunlight, especially in southern climate. 1, record 5, English, - UV%20stability
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Textiles techniques
- Mécanique des sols
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stabilité aux rayons ultraviolets
1, record 5, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20aux%20rayons%20ultraviolets
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stabilité aux rayons ultraviolets. Dans la majorité des cas, les géotextiles sont protégés des rayonnements par une couche de matériaux graveleux qui le soustrait à une altération. 1, record 5, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20aux%20rayons%20ultraviolets
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stabilité : Propriété d'un corps, d'un système, etc., qui est dans son domaine d'équilibre et, par suite, ne peut être le siège d'aucune réaction spontanée. 2, record 5, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20aux%20rayons%20ultraviolets
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- long wave UV light 1, record 6, English, long%20wave%20UV%20light
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- long wave ultra-violet light 1, record 6, English, long%20wave%20ultra%2Dviolet%20light
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lampe UV de grande longueur d'onde
1, record 6, French, lampe%20UV%20de%20grande%20longueur%20d%27onde
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lampe ultraviolette de grande longueur d'onde 1, record 6, French, lampe%20ultraviolette%20de%20grande%20longueur%20d%27onde
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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