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ASFIXIANTE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Respiratory System
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asphyxiant
1, record 1, English, asphyxiant
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- asphyxiating agent 2, record 1, English, asphyxiating%20agent
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toxicant that causes hypoxia, which can result in central nervous system depression or cardiovascular effects. 3, record 1, English, - asphyxiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loss of consciousness and ultimately death can occur. 3, record 1, English, - asphyxiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
asphyxiant: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - asphyxiant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Appareil respiratoire
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- asphyxiant
1, record 1, French, asphyxiant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent asphyxiant 2, record 1, French, agent%20asphyxiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toxique induisant une hypoxie, pouvant entraîner une dépression du système nerveux central ou des effets cardio-vasculaires. 3, record 1, French, - asphyxiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les asphyxiants. Ce sont des substances qui causent une déficience en oxygène sans interférer avec la mécanique de la respiration. [On trouve :] A. Les asphyxiants simples. [...] B. Les asphyxiants chimiques. 4, record 1, French, - asphyxiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une perte de conscience et, finalement, la mort peuvent survenir. 3, record 1, French, - asphyxiant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
asphyxiant : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - asphyxiant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Aparato respiratorio
- Armas QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- asfixiante
1, record 1, Spanish, asfixiante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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