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COLORACION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graph colouring
1, record 1, English, graph%20colouring
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- graph coloring 2, record 1, English, graph%20coloring
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In graph theory, graph coloring is a special case of graph labeling; it is [the] assignment of labels traditionally called "colors" to elements of a graph subject to certain constraints. 3, record 1, English, - graph%20colouring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coloration de graphe
1, record 1, French, coloration%20de%20graphe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la théorie des graphes, la coloration de graphe est un cas particulier d'étiquetage de graphe; il s'agit de l'attribution d'étiquettes traditionnellement appelées «couleurs» aux éléments d'un graphe soumis à certaines contraintes. 2, record 1, French, - coloration%20de%20graphe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración de gráfico
1, record 1, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20gr%C3%A1fico
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Gram stain
1, record 2, English, Gram%20stain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Gram staining 2, record 2, English, Gram%20staining
correct
- Gram's stain 3, record 2, English, Gram%27s%20stain
correct
- Gram reaction 4, record 2, English, Gram%20reaction
correct
- Gram's method 3, record 2, English, Gram%27s%20method
correct
- Gram staining method 5, record 2, English, Gram%20staining%20method
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method for the differential staining of bacteria by treatment with a watery solution of iodine and the iodide of potassium after staining with a triphenylmethane dye (as crystal violet). 6, record 2, English, - Gram%20stain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Gram staining method ... is one of the most important staining techniques in microbiology. It is almost always the first test performed for the identification of bacteria ... The microorganisms that retain the crystal violet-iodine complex appear purple brown under microscopic examination [and] are commonly classified as gram positive ... Others that are not stained by crystal violet are referred to as gram negative. 7, record 2, English, - Gram%20stain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coloration de Gram
1, record 2, French, coloration%20de%20Gram
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- méthode de Gram 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Gram
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de coloration différentielle distinguant les bactéries Gram-positives et Gram-négatives sur la base de leur capacité à retenir le crystal violet lorsqu'elles sont décolorées à l'aide d'un solvant organique comme l'éthanol. 3, record 2, French, - coloration%20de%20Gram
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración de Gram
1, record 2, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Gram
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- método de Gram 2, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20de%20Gram
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método de tinción diferencial de bacterias; los frotis se fijan a la llama, se tiñen con una solución de violeta cristal, se trata con solución de yodo, se lavan, se decoloran y luego se colorean por contraste con safranina O. Los microorganismos grampositivos se tiñen de negro violáceo y los gramnegativos de rosado; es útil en taxonomía e identificación bacteriana y también para indicar diferencias fundamentales en la estructura de la pared celular. 3, record 2, Spanish, - coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Gram
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yodo de Gram: solución que contiene yodo y yoduro de potasio, usada en el colorante de Gram. 3, record 2, Spanish, - coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Gram
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Colorante de Gram: yodo, 1 g; yoduro potásico, 2 g; agua, 300 ml. 4, record 2, Spanish, - coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Gram
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chromosome mottling 1, record 3, English, chromosome%20mottling
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coloration segmentaire
1, record 3, French, coloration%20segmentaire
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coloration alternée 1, record 3, French, coloration%20altern%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración alternada de los segmentos cromosómicos
1, record 3, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20alternada%20de%20los%20segmentos%20cromos%C3%B3micos
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- color change
1, record 4, English, color%20change
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- colour change 1, record 4, English, colour%20change
correct
- colour reversion 2, record 4, English, colour%20reversion
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- virage
1, record 4, French, virage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- virage de la couleur 2, record 4, French, virage%20de%20la%20couleur
correct, masculine noun
- changement de couleur 3, record 4, French, changement%20de%20couleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Virage : Changement de couleur d'un réactif coloré. 2, record 4, French, - virage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La teinture et l'impression des textiles s'obtiennent en fixant un colorant sur l'article à teindre d'une manière durable. Les interactions physiques ou chimiques entre le (ou les) colorant(s) et le milieu dans lequel il aura été dissous provoquent parfois un changement de couleur. 3, record 4, French, - virage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- inversión de la coloración
1, record 4, Spanish, inversi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20coloraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Ecosystems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- obliterative shading
1, record 5, English, obliterative%20shading
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grading of the colour of an animal which minimizes relief and gives a flat appearance. 1, record 5, English, - obliterative%20shading
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ombre de camouflage
1, record 5, French, ombre%20de%20camouflage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
- Ecosistemas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- gama de coloración de camuflaje
1, record 5, Spanish, gama%20de%20coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20camuflaje
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gradación del color de un animal que le permite reducir al mínimo el relieve con su entorno y le otorga una apariencia plana. 2, record 5, Spanish, - gama%20de%20coloraci%C3%B3n%20de%20camuflaje
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mottled colouring 1, record 6, English, mottled%20colouring
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coloration veinée
1, record 6, French, coloration%20vein%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración veteada
1, record 6, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20veteada
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nonuniform colouring 1, record 7, English, nonuniform%20colouring
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coloration non uniforme
1, record 7, French, coloration%20non%20uniforme
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración no uniforme
1, record 7, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20no%20uniforme
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- high colour 1, record 8, English, high%20colour
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coloration intense
1, record 8, French, coloration%20intense
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración intensa
1, record 8, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n%20intensa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-03-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Language
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- coloration 1, record 9, English, coloration
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coloration
1, record 9, French, coloration
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène d'assimilation progressive ou régressive par lequel une voyelle communique certaines de ses caractéristiques acoustiques aux consonnes contiguës. 1, record 9, French, - coloration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lingüística
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloración
1, record 9, Spanish, coloraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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