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ISOTERMA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isotherm
1, record 1, English, isotherm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of states of a system of equal temperature. 2, record 1, English, - isotherm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The relationship, defined by Henry's law, describing the change in concentration of the solute in the liquid phase which accompanies a change in the concentration of the solute in the gas phase. 3, record 1, English, - isotherm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isotherme
1, record 1, French, isotherme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe représentative d'un phénomène à température constante. 2, record 1, French, - isotherme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chromatographie isotherme. 2, record 1, French, - isotherme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isoterma
1, record 1, Spanish, isoterma
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Carnot cycle
1, record 2, English, Carnot%20cycle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Carnot's cycle 2, record 2, English, Carnot%27s%20cycle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sequence of reversible processes forming the reversible working cycle of an ideal heat engine of maximum thermal efficiency. It consists of isothermal expansion, adiabatic expansion, isothermal compression, and adiabatic compression to the initial state. 3, record 2, English, - Carnot%20cycle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Carnot period
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cycle de Carnot
1, record 2, French, cycle%20de%20Carnot
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle thermodynamique idéal composé de deux isothermes et de deux adiabates, l'ensemble de ces transformations étant réversibles. 2, record 2, French, - cycle%20de%20Carnot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le cycle de Carnot n'étant qu'un cycle théorique idéal de fonctionnement d'une machine frigorifique, il n'est [...] pas possible de le réaliser sur le plant pratique. Mais il présente [...] un excellent moyen de comparaison, pouvant servir de «cible» lors d'un calcul du rendement d'un compresseur ou de toute autre recherche industrielle en vue d'une réalisation la plus proche possible de cette «cible» (cycle idéal). Dans le cas d'une machine frigorifique l'aire du cycle représente le travail mécanique à fournir au système considéré. 3, record 2, French, - cycle%20de%20Carnot
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cycle à vapeur
- cycle théorique de Carnot
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclo de carnot
1, record 2, Spanish, ciclo%20de%20carnot
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unico ciclo que un sistema termodinámico puede realizar de forma reversible utilizando sólo dos manantiales térmicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ciclo%20de%20carnot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Está constituido por; a) una transformación adiabática que eleva la temperatura del sistema hasta la del manantial caliente. b) una transformación isoterma que absorbe calor del manantial caliente. c) una transformación adiabática que enfría el sistema hasta la temperatura del manantial frío. d) una transformación isoterma que cede calor al manantial frío. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ciclo%20de%20carnot
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- freezing level
1, record 3, English, freezing%20level
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest level above a specific location where the temperature is 0°C. 3, record 3, English, - freezing%20level
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FRZ (freezing level) is the pressure level in the troposphere where the temperature is freezing (32°F, 0°C). ... FRZ is located as the intersection between the 0 degree C isotherm and the temperature sounding. In the sounding below the FRZ level is 571 mb. You can verify this by following the 0°C isotherm from the bottom of the diagram up to the 571 mb pressure level. At this pressure level the sounding temperature will be intersected. To get our bearings, at 571 mb, the dewpoint is -10°C, temperature is 0°C and theoretical temperature an air parcel raised from PBL would be is 4°C. 2, record 3, English, - freezing%20level
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The freezing level will rise to 2800 metres tomorrow. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 3, English, - freezing%20level
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freezing level: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 3, English, - freezing%20level
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- niveau de congélation
1, record 3, French, niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- isotherme 0 °C 2, record 3, French, isotherme%200%20%C2%B0C
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau le plus bas au-dessus d'un endroit déterminé auquel la température est de 0 °C. 3, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le niveau de congélation s'élèvera jusqu'à 2 800 mètres demain. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le niveau de gel représente l'altitude à partir de laquelle le phénomène de congélation transforme par exemple la neige superficielle en glace. Ce niveau est très proche ou égal à l'isotherme 0 °C au sol, sur les pentes, en l'absence de vent fort ou d'une forte humidité; aussi appelle t-on parfois l'isotherme 0 °C le «niveau de congélation». L'équivalence n'est cependant pas toujours stricte. 5, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'isotherme 0 °C est d'usage plus général que le niveau de congélation; l'altitude de l'isotherme 0 °C correspond, par définition, au niveau de congélation. Jusqu'à présent, Environnement Canada utilise toujours «niveau de congélation» dans ses prévisions, [source : Philippe-Alain Bergeron, météorologue, Environnement Canada.] 6, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre «niveau de gel» avec «niveau de congélation», le premier s'appliquant au gel sur une surface solide (sol, manteau neigeux...), alors que le second correspond à l'altitude à laquelle la température de l'air est de 0 °C. On peut très bien avoir du gel au sol alors que la température de l'air sous abri à 2 m au-dessus du sol est de 2 ou 3 degrés (avec un niveau de congélation possiblement 200, 300 voire 500 m plus haut), particulièrement par une nuit claire avec des vents légers favorisant un refroidissement rapide du sol. [source : Philippe-Alain Bergeron, météorologue, Environnement Canada.] 6, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
niveau de congélation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 3, French, - niveau%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de congelación
1, record 3, Spanish, nivel%20de%20congelaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- isoterma 0°C 1, record 3, Spanish, isoterma%200%C2%B0C
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel más bajo por encima de un emplazamiento determinado en donde se encuentra una temperatura de 0°C. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20congelaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isothermal atmosphere
1, record 4, English, isothermal%20atmosphere
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Model atmosphere in which the temperature, or the virtual temperature, is constant with height. 2, record 4, English, - isothermal%20atmosphere
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
isothermal atmosphere [is] an atmosphere in hydrostatic equilibrium in which the temperature is constant with height and in which, therefore, the pressure decreases exponentially upward. 3, record 4, English, - isothermal%20atmosphere
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- atmosphère isotherme
1, record 4, French, atmosph%C3%A8re%20isotherme
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle d'atmosphère dans lequel la température, ou la température virtuelle, est constante selon la verticale. 2, record 4, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20isotherme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- atmósfera isoterma
1, record 4, Spanish, atm%C3%B3sfera%20isoterma
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modelo de atmósfera en la cual la temperatura o la temperatura virtual no varían con la altura. 1, record 4, Spanish, - atm%C3%B3sfera%20isoterma
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- isotherm
1, record 5, English, isotherm
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- isothermal line 2, record 5, English, isothermal%20line
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line representing points of equal temperature. 3, record 5, English, - isotherm
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isotherm: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 5, English, - isotherm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- isotherme
1, record 5, French, isotherme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ligne isotherme 2, record 5, French, ligne%20isotherme
correct, feminine noun
- ligne isothermale 3, record 5, French, ligne%20isothermale
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne, lieu des points d'une même valeur de la température de l'air. 3, record 5, French, - isotherme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isotherme : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 5, French, - isotherme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cartografía
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- isoterma
1, record 5, Spanish, isoterma
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea isoterma 2, record 5, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20isoterma
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea conectando puntos de igual temperatura en una representación gráfica. 3, record 5, Spanish, - isoterma
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isoterma : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional(OACI). 4, record 5, Spanish, - isoterma
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Textile Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Langmuir isotherm
1, record 6, English, Langmuir%20isotherm
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Langmuir's isotherm 2, record 6, English, Langmuir%27s%20isotherm
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Langmuir isotherm ... is developed from the theory of monolayer formation on a surface by collision of gas-phase molecules with the surface. It may also be derived from statistical or thermodynamic assumptions. Because adsorption usually involves multilayer condensation, the Langmuir isotherm is of limited utility in many gas-solid systems and is applied more extensively in liquid systems. 3, record 6, English, - Langmuir%20isotherm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Biotechnologie
- Industries du textile
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- isotherme de Langmuir
1, record 6, French, isotherme%20de%20Langmuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'isotherme de Langmuir [...] est basée sur la théorie de la formation d'une couche monomoléculaire sur une surface, par collision de molécules gazeuses avec cette surface; on peut également l'établir sur des bases thermodynamiques statistiques. Comme l'adsorption entraîne d'habitude la condensation de plusieurs couches, d'un emploi limité pour la plupart des systèmes solide-gaz; elle a, au contraire, de plus larges applications pour les systèmes liquides. 2, record 6, French, - isotherme%20de%20Langmuir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Biotecnología
- Industrias textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- isoterma de Langmuir
1, record 6, Spanish, isoterma%20de%20Langmuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- binding isotherm 1, record 7, English, binding%20isotherm
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- isotherme de liaison
1, record 7, French, isotherme%20de%20liaison
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- isoterma de enlace
1, record 7, Spanish, isoterma%20de%20enlace
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- adsorption isotherm
1, record 8, English, adsorption%20isotherm
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An adsorption isotherm for a single gaseous adsorptive on a solid is the function which relates, at constant temperature, the amount of substance adsorbed at equilibrium to the pressure (or concentration) of the adsorptive in the gas phase. 2, record 8, English, - adsorption%20isotherm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The surface excess amount rather than the amount adsorbed is the quantity accessible to experimental measurement, but, at lower pressures, the difference between the two quantities becomes negligible. 2, record 8, English, - adsorption%20isotherm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The adsorption isotherm expresses the equilibrium condition between an adsorbed film, which is often a monolayer ... and the vapor pressure. 3, record 8, English, - adsorption%20isotherm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- isotherme d'adsorption
1, record 8, French, isotherme%20d%27adsorption
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une isotherme d'adsorption d'une seule espèce gazeuse à adsorber sur un solide est la fonction qui décrit la relation, à température constante, entre la substance adsorbée à l'équilibre et la pression (ou la concentration) de la substance à adsorber dans la phase gazeuse. La quantité accessible à partir des mesures expérimentales est la quantité en excès à la surface plutôt que la quantité adsorbée; toutefois, à des pressions plus faibles, la différence entre les deux quantités devient négligeable. 2, record 8, French, - isotherme%20d%27adsorption
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les systèmes solide-gaz, on utilise essentiellement deux méthodes pour mesurer d'adsorption; l'une suit l'augmentation en masse de l'absorbant (méthode gravimétrique), l'autre les changements de pression dans un volume fixe d'adsorbat (méthode volumétrique). 3, record 8, French, - isotherme%20d%27adsorption
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Diagramas y gráficos estadísticos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- isoterma de adsorción
1, record 8, Spanish, isoterma%20de%20adsorci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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