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Record 1 2017-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

An island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa.

OBS

Capital: Antananarivo.

OBS

Inhabitant: Malagasy.

OBS

Madagascar: common name of the country.

OBS

MG; MDG: codes recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

État insulaire d'Afrique australe situé dans l'océan Indien [...]

OBS

Capitale : Antananarivo.

OBS

Habitant : Malgache.

OBS

Madagascar : nom usuel du pays.

OBS

MG; MDG : codes reconnus par l'ISO.

OBS

On n'utilise jamais l'article défini devant le nom «Madagascar».

PHR

aller à Madagascar, visiter Madagascar

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Gran isla del océano Índico, separada de África por el canal de Mozambique.

OBS

Capital: Antananarivo.

OBS

Habitante: malgache.

OBS

Madagascar: nombre usual del país.

OBS

MG; MDG: códigos reconocidos por la ISO.

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Record 2 2013-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

A metric unit of mass and weight equal to 1/1000 gram.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Unité de mesure de masse, qui équivaut à la millième partie du gramme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
DEF

Milésima parte de un gramo.

OBS

Un símbolo […] es una representación gráfica generalmente del ámbito científico con validez internacional: unidades básicas y derivadas del sistema internacional (kg, m, s), elementos químicos (S, de azufre; K, de potasio, o N, de nitrógeno), operaciones matemáticas (+, %), unidades monetarias ($, €), etcétera. Como se ve, a diferencia de las abreviaturas, que son siempre acortamientos gráficos de la palabra que desarrollan (tel., de teléfono), los símbolos son invariables en plural y no llevan punto abreviativo.

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Record 3 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Light Metals
Universal entry(ies)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

A silvery-white metallic element in group II of the periodic table; malleable; ductile; and light. Only occurs in nature as compounds ... Symbol, Mg; valence 2; hexagonal; atomic number, 12; atomic weight, 24.312; specific gravity, 1.74 (at 5°C); melting point, 651°C; boiling point, 1,107°C ...

OBS

magnesium: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following designations: NA 1869; UN 1418; UN 1869; UN 2950.

PHR

Powdered magnesium.

PHR

Magnesium alloy, boring, clipping, granule, metal, pellet, ribbon, turning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Métaux légers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

Métal blanc, le plus léger des métaux usuels utilisés en construction mécanique. (Élément chimique de symbole Mg.) [...] Numéro atomique : 12. Masse atomique : 24,305. Température de fusion : 648,8 °C. Température d'ébullition : 1 090 °C. Masse volumique : 1,74 g/cm³ [...]

OBS

magnésium : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Metales ligeros
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

Metal ligero, blanco, no.° atómico 12, que arde con llama muy brillante. Se empleaba para producir una iluminación muy viva para hacer fotografías instantáneas.

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Record 4 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
Mg++
correct, formula, see observation
Mg2+
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

To be acidic rain must also have more sulphate (SO4=) and nitrate (NO3-) anions as compared to calcium (Ca++) and magnesium (Mg++) cations for example. The excess anions are then balanced by hydrogen ions (H+) making rain acid.

CONT

As a solution containing calcium or magnesium ion (for example, hard water) comes in contact with the zeolite, these ions displace the sodium ions and are thus removed from the solution.

OBS

Every cation is necessarily an ion; an ion must be wither a cation or an anion.

OBS

chemical formula: Mg++ or Mg2+

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg++
correct, formula, see observation
Mg2+
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

Le rayon atomique est de 1,36 [Angströms] et celui du cation Mg2+ est de 0,65 [Angströms]. L'atome a en effet une assez grande facilité à se transformer en cation Mg2+, que l'on observe dans certains dérivés fondus tels que le chlorure ou dans des solutions aqueuses de sels de magnésium.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg++; Mg2+

OBS

pluriel : des ions magnésium et des cations magnésium.

Spanish

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Record 5 1985-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies)
MG
occupation code
OBS

MG: classification specialty qualification code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MG
occupation code
OBS

MG : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications).

Spanish

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