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Record 1 2023-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Universal entry(ies)
Cb cal
correct, symbol
cal
correct, symbol
DEF

[A] cumulonimbus [cloud] in which ... some protuberances of the upper part are beginning to lose their cumuliform outlines ...

Key term(s)
  • cumulo-nimbus calvus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cb cal
correct, symbol
cal
correct, symbol
DEF

[Nuage] cumulonimbus dans lequel [...] quelques protubérances de sa région supérieure ont commencé à perdre leurs contours cumuliformes [...]

Key term(s)
  • cumulo-nimbus calvus

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cb cal
correct, symbol
cal
correct, symbol
DEF

[Nube] cumulonimbus en que algunas [...] de las protuberancias de su parte superior comienzan a perder su aspecto cumuliforme [...]

Key term(s)
  • cumulo-nimbus calvus
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Record 2 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Concrete Preparation and Mixing
Universal entry(ies)
Ca(OH)2
formula, see observation
1305-62-0
CAS number
DEF

An alkali (strong base) available as a white, slightly-bitter powder that is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. A firming agent and preservative.

OBS

lime: specifically, calcium oxide (CaO); more generally any of the various chemical and physical forms of quicklime, hydrated lime, and hydrolic lime.

OBS

Chemical formula: Ca(OH)2

PHR

Free calcium hydroxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Fabrication du béton
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Ca(OH)2
formula, see observation
1305-62-0
CAS number
DEF

Alcali (base forte) se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, un peu amère, soluble dans l'eau, insoluble dans l'alcool, [utilisé comme] raffermisseur et conservateur.

CONT

La libération d'hydroxyde de calcium lors de la prise, donne au ciment un PH fortement basique qui passive l'acier utilisé dans le béton armé et donc le protège de la corrosion.

OBS

Ce produit constitue une base énergique et est utilisé entre autres dans l'industrie de la céramique, pour les amendements agricoles et la défécation des jus sucrés.

OBS

chaux : Nom vulgaire de l'oxyde CaO et de l'hydroxyde de calcium Ca(OH)2.

OBS

chaux : Anciennement, ce terme désignait les oxydes métalliques.

PHR

Hydroxyde de calcium libre.

OBS

Formule chimique : Ca(OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria de la cerámica
  • Fabricación del hormigón
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Ca(OH)2
formula, see observation
1305-62-0
CAS number
OBS

Sus usos son diversos: elevar el pH del suelo, mejorar un medio con deficiencia de calcio, o en construcción o albanilería.

OBS

Fórmula química: Ca(OH)2

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Record 3 2004-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Geochemistry
  • Petrography
DEF

Quicklime (calcium oxide) obtained by calcining limestone or other forms of calcium carbonate.

CONT

... in Europe, carbonatites have provided lime and iron for hundreds of years ...

OBS

lime: Loosely used for hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) and incorrectly used for pulverized or ground calcium carbonate in agricultural lime and for calcium in such expressions as carbonate of lime, chloride of lime, and lime feldspar.

OBS

Many forms of CaO are called lime, including the various chemical and physical forms of quicklime, hydrated lime,and even calcium carbonate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Géochimie
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Protoxyde de calcium quand il s'agit de chaux vive (CaO), ou bien hydrate de calcium [...] quand il s'agit de chaux éteinte.

CONT

[...] en Europe, les carbonatites ont fourni de la chaux et du fer pendant des centaines d'années [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Geoquímica
  • Petrografía
DEF

Óxido cálcico CaO que entra en la composición de muchas piedras y rocas calizas (mármol, creta, aragonito, calcita, etc.) pero que no constituye por sí mismo un mineral.

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Record 4 2003-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

Intended to obtain ocean circulation parameters such as sea surface temperatures, low altitude winds, water vapor and cloud liquid water content on an all-weather basis, the SMMR is a ten channel instrument capable of receiving both horizontally and vertically polarized radiation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
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