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SUBSTANCIA VISCOSA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rheology
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- viscous substance
1, record 1, English, viscous%20substance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unless there is an explicit or implicit indication to the contrary in the recommendations, viscous substances with an outflow time via a DIN-CUP with 4 mm 0 outlet at 20°C exceeding 10 minutes (corresponding to an outflow time of more than 690 seconds at 26°C via a Ford cup 4 or to more than 2,680 (Centistokes) should be considered as solid substances. 1, record 1, English, - viscous%20substance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rhéologie
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière visqueuse
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20visqueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les matières visqueuses dont le temps d'écoulement mesuré à 20°C au moyen du déversoir DIN à orifice de 4 mm dépasse 10 min (ce qui correspond à un temps d'écoulement de plus de 690 s à 20°C avec le déversoir Ford 4 ou à plus de 2 680 centistokes) doivent être considérées comme des matières solides. 1, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20visqueuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reología
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- substancia viscosa
1, record 1, Spanish, substancia%20viscosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sustancia viscosa 1, record 1, Spanish, sustancia%20viscosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Pharmacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glycerol
1, record 2, English, glycerol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glycerin 2, record 2, English, glycerin
correct
- glycyl alcohol 2, record 2, English, glycyl%20alcohol
correct
- 1,2,3-propanetriol 3, record 2, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2Dpropanetriol
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triol obtained as a by-product in soap making. A sweet, viscous liquid used in many industries (tobacco, wine, candy, pastries, etc.). 2, record 2, English, - glycerol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also used in the manufacture of explosives, antifreeze, alkyd resins, cosmetics, perfumes. 4, record 2, English, - glycerol
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glycerine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glycérol
1, record 2, French, glyc%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glycérine 1, record 2, French, glyc%C3%A9rine
correct, feminine noun
- propanetriol-1,2,3 1, record 2, French, propanetriol%2D1%2C2%2C3
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trialcool constituant un sous-produit de la fabrication des savons. Liquide visqueux et sucré, utilisé par l'industrie du tabac, en production vinicole, en confiserie, pâtisserie, etc. 1, record 2, French, - glyc%C3%A9rol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] glycérol est commercialisé sous le nom de glycérine. 2, record 2, French, - glyc%C3%A9rol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- glicerol
1, record 2, Spanish, glicerol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- glicerina 2, record 2, Spanish, glicerina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substancia orgánica líquida, muy espesa y viscosa, higroscópica, que se emplea en la fabricación de la nitroglicerina, tintas de imprenta, preparados alimenticios, y, por su propiedad de suavizar la piel, en productos cosméticos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - glicerol
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