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URETANO [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- urethane plastic
1, record 1, English, urethane%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic based on polymers in which the repeated structural units in the chains are of the urethane type, or on copolymers in which urethane and other types of repeated structural units are present in the chains. 1, record 1, English, - urethane%20plastic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
urethane plastic: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - urethane%20plastic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plastique uréthannique
1, record 1, French, plastique%20ur%C3%A9thannique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique à base de polymères dans lesquels les motifs structuraux répétés dans les chaînes sont du type uréthanne, ou de copolymères dans lesquels les motifs structuraux de types uréthanne et autres sont présents dans les chaînes. 1, record 1, French, - plastique%20ur%C3%A9thannique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastique uréthannique : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - plastique%20ur%C3%A9thannique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico de uretano
1, record 1, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20de%20uretano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico a base de polímeros en el cual las unidades estructurales repetidas en las cadenas son de tipo uretano, o en copolímeros en los cuales el uretano y otros tipos de unidades estructurales repetidas están presentes en las cadenas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20de%20uretano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polyhydric alcohol
1, record 2, English, polyhydric%20alcohol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polyalcohol 1, record 2, English, polyalcohol
correct
- polyol 1, record 2, English, polyol
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alcohol with many hydroxyl (-OH) radicals, such as glycerol ... 1, record 2, English, - polyhydric%20alcohol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polyalcool
1, record 2, French, polyalcool
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polyol 2, record 2, French, polyol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance obtenue par la réduction de sucres simples ou complexes, dont la fonction aldéhyde ou cétone se trouve ainsi remplacé par un groupement hydroxyle. 3, record 2, French, - polyalcool
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol polihídrico
1, record 2, Spanish, alcohol%20polih%C3%ADdrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- polialcohol 1, record 2, Spanish, polialcohol
correct, masculine noun
- poliol 1, record 2, Spanish, poliol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcohol que tiene muchos grupos hidróxilos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20polih%C3%ADdrico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los polioles, también llamados polialcoholes o alcoholes polihídricos, son unos compuestos cuya estructura química se parece en parte a la de los azúcares y en parte a la de los alcoholes. Los polioles más utilizados en alimentación son el sorbitol, manitol, maltitol, xilitol, lactitol, isomaltosa, eritritol, y los almidones hidrolizados hidrogenados. 3, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20polih%C3%ADdrico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En el campo de los plásticos celulares el término poliol incluye compuestos que contienen grupos hidróxilos alcohólicos como poliéteres, glicoles, poliésteres y aceite de castor utilizados en espumas de uretano. 2, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20polih%C3%ADdrico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polyurethane
1, record 3, English, polyurethane
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PUR 2, record 3, English, PUR
correct, standardized
- PU 3, record 3, English, PU
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polymer in which the repeated structural unit in the chain is of the urethane type. 4, record 3, English, - polyurethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyurethane; PUR: terms and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 5, record 3, English, - polyurethane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- polyuréthane
1, record 3, French, polyur%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- polyuréthanne 2, record 3, French, polyur%C3%A9thanne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PUR 3, record 3, French, PUR
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- PU 4, record 3, French, PU
correct, masculine noun
- P.U. 5, record 3, French, P%2EU%2E
masculine noun
- PUR 3, record 3, French, PUR
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polymère dans lequel le motif structural répété dans la chaîne est du type uréthanne. 6, record 3, French, - polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyuréthanne; PUR : termes et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 7, record 3, French, - polyur%C3%A9thane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliuretano
1, record 3, Spanish, poliuretano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PUR 1, record 3, Spanish, PUR
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polímero en el cual la unidad estructural repetida en la cadena es de tipo uretano. 1, record 3, Spanish, - poliuretano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- urethane
1, record 4, English, urethane
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- urethan 2, record 4, English, urethan
correct
- ethyl carbamate 3, record 4, English, ethyl%20carbamate
correct
- ethyl urethane 4, record 4, English, ethyl%20urethane
correct
- ethyl urethan 2, record 4, English, ethyl%20urethan
- carbamic acid ethyl ester 2, record 4, English, carbamic%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of colorless, odorless crystals or of a white powder, made usually by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or ethyl chloroformate, or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol, used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, for pesticides and fungicides, and in medicine (antineoplastic). 5, record 4, English, - urethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: NH2COOC2H5 or CO(NH2)OC2H5 or C3H7NO2 5, record 4, English, - urethane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- uréthane
1, record 4, French, ur%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- uréthanne 2, record 4, French, ur%C3%A9thanne
correct, masculine noun
- éthyluréthane 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9thylur%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- carbamate d'éthyle 3, record 4, French, carbamate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] produit doué de propriétés hypnotiques et anticancéreuses dont l'usage est abandonné en raison de sa toxicité. 2, record 4, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : NH2COOC2H5 ou CO(NH2)OC2H5 ou C3H7NO2 4, record 4, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
uréthane : dénomination commune internationale. 4, record 4, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
éthyluréthane : dénomination commune française. 4, record 4, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- uretano
1, record 4, Spanish, uretano
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: NH2COOC2H5 o CO(NH2)OC2H5 o C3H7NO2 2, record 4, Spanish, - uretano
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Freon
1, record 5, English, Freon
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
TM for a series of fluorocarbon products used in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, as blowing agents, fire extinguishing agents, and cleaning fluids and solvents. 2, record 5, English, - Freon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Many types contain chlorine as well as fluorine and should be called chlorofluorocarbons. 2, record 5, English, - Freon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fréon
1, record 5, French, Fr%C3%A9on
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque déposée d'hydrocarbures halogénés produits par Dupont de Nemours International S.A., par Dupont of Canada Ltd., par E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Col. ainsi que par Mitsui Fluorochemicals Co. Ltd. 2, record 5, French, - Fr%C3%A9on
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand le terme Fréon ne désigne pas la marque déposée mais une substance pour laquelle l'identité du fabricant importe peu, il est préférable d'utiliser le terme générique hydrocarbure halogéné ou chlorofluorocarbone. 2, record 5, French, - Fr%C3%A9on
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tous les produits incorrectement appelés «fréons» ne sont pas nécessairement des chlorofluorocarbones mais au sens étendu de ce terme on peut dire que les fréons font bien partie de cette famille de produits chimiques; à quelques exceptions près, la plupart des fréons sont, pour être plus exacts, des hydrocarbures halogénés. 3, record 5, French, - Fr%C3%A9on
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Freón
1, record 5, Spanish, Fre%C3%B3n
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Marca registrada del] derivado cloro-fluorado del metano. Todas sus variedades poseen gran volatilidad y estabilidad. Se utiliza como propulsor de aerosoles, como fluido refrigerante en aparatos criogénicos y como agente espumante en la fabricación de espumas de uretano. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Fre%C3%B3n
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Los más importantes son el diclorodifluorometano (freón 12) y el triclorofluorometano (freón 11). 1, record 5, Spanish, - Fre%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- urethane
1, record 6, English, urethane
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- urethan 2, record 6, English, urethan
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any ester of carbamic acid. By extension, any compound which includes the group -NH.CO.O in the molecule. 3, record 6, English, - urethane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- uréthane
1, record 6, French, ur%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- uréthanne 2, record 6, French, ur%C3%A9thanne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des esters de l'acide carbamique, de formule R-O-CO-NH2, qui sont des dérivés caractéristiques des alcools. 2, record 6, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les uréthanes sont des carbamates. 3, record 6, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «uréthane» sert aussi à désigner tout particulièrement l'un de ces esters, le carbamate d'éthyle (voir cette autre fiche). 2, record 6, French, - ur%C3%A9thane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- uretano
1, record 6, Spanish, uretano
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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