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COMBUSTIBLE ATOMICO [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2010-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Pollutants
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phosphorus
1, record 1, English, phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonmetallic element of the nitrogen group, which is group V of the periodic system. 2, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phosphorus is concentrated in the deep ocean from the dissolution of sinking organisms. 3, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Phosphorus occurs in minerals as phosphates and in all living matter. Used in the manufacture of matches and incendiary bombs. Symbol, P. 2, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phosphorus: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - phosphorus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Agents de pollution
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phosphore
1, record 1, French, phosphore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-métal, deuxième élément de la colonne VB du tableau des éléments. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le phosphore sert à la fabrication des allumettes et [...] à la synthèse de l'acide phosphorique [et constitue] un élément fertilisant majeur indispensable aux végétaux [...]. Élément chimique d'importance biologique essentielle, [il] existe sous différentes formes dans l'organisme vivant. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la nature, la source initiale du phosphore est la roche mère. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le phosphore peut être un polluant important des eaux continentales quand il est rejeté en excès dans les milieux où il est la cause de l'eutrophisation. 2, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phosphore : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 3, record 1, French, - phosphore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Agentes contaminantes
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fósforo
1, record 1, Spanish, f%C3%B3sforo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento no metálico, n. ° atomico 15, de aspecto semejante a la cera, muy venenoso, de olor peculiar, muy combustible, y fluorescente; se emplea, por ejemplo, en la fabricación de cerillas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - f%C3%B3sforo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Símbolo : P. 2, record 1, Spanish, - f%C3%B3sforo
Record 2 - external organization data 2010-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Biochemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- iodine
1, record 2, English, iodine
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- iodin 2, record 2, English, iodin
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonmetallic ... element belonging to the halogens that is obtained usually as heavy shining blackish gray crystals subliming to a violet-colored irritating vapor, that occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities especially in seawater, rocks, soils, and underground brines and in marine plants and animals, that is essential for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland of all vertebrates ... 3, record 2, English, - iodine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nutritionists have found that the most efficient way to add iodine to the diet is through the use of iodized salt. 4, record 2, English, - iodine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
iodine: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 5, record 2, English, - iodine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Biochimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- iode
1, record 2, French, iode
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métalloïde très volatil [...] qui donne naissance à des vapeurs violettes quand on le chauffe. 2, record 2, French, - iode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'iode existe à l'état combiné dans l'eau de mer, les végétaux marins; il est indispensable à l'organisme. [...] Utilisation de l'iode dans l'industrie, en photographie, en médecine comme révulsif et antiseptique. 2, record 2, French, - iode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'insuffisance d'iode, l'un des constituants de l'hormone de la thyroïde, conduit au goitre hypothyroïdien. Dans les pays où le mal existe à l'état endémique, on a coutume de joindre de l'iodure de sodium au sel de cuisine. 3, record 2, French, - iode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
iode : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 2, French, - iode
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Bioquímica
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- yodo
1, record 2, Spanish, yodo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- iodo 2, record 2, Spanish, iodo
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elemento de número atómico 53. Sólido de color negro grisáceo; con brillo metálico y olor característico. Soluble en alcohol, cloroformo, éter, tetracloruro de carbono y glicerina; insoluble en agua. No combustible. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación; irritante para ojos y piel. 3, record 2, Spanish, - yodo
Record 3 - external organization data 2004-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gadolinium
1, record 3, English, gadolinium
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- Gd 1, record 3, English, Gd
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rare silvery-white metallic element; trivalent; and a member of the rare earth group. 1, record 3, English, - gadolinium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Only known in combination and obtained from the sources as europium. Symbol, Gd; hexagonal; atomic number, 64; atomic weight, 157.25. 1, record 3, English, - gadolinium
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gadolinium
1, record 3, French, gadolinium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Gd 1, record 3, French, Gd
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métal du groupe des lanthanides (terres rares). Élément de numéro atomique 64; masse atomique 157,25. 1, record 3, French, - gadolinium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- gadolinio
1, record 3, Spanish, gadolinio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Gd 2, record 3, Spanish, Gd
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento de número atómico 64, grupo IIIa de la tabla periódica. Tres isótopos naturales. Metal brillante. Soluble en ácidos diluidos, insoluble en agua. Alto grado de magnetismo. Propiedades superconductoras. Combustible. Toxicidad desconocida. 2, record 3, Spanish, - gadolinio
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