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CORROSIVO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Natural Gas and Derivatives
- Gas Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sour gas
1, record 1, English, sour%20gas
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acid gas 2, record 1, English, acid%20gas
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural gas containing significant amount of acid components, such as carbon dioxide and organic sulfur compounds, that has a tendency to corrode metal equipment with which it comes into contact under normal processing conditions. 3, record 1, English, - sour%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural gas with more than 1.5 grains of hydrogen sulphide per 100 cubic feet is sour gas. 4, record 1, English, - sour%20gas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sour gas: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - sour%20gas
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sour natural gas
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gaz naturel et dérivés
- Industrie du gaz
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gaz acide
1, record 1, French, gaz%20acide
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gaz corrosif 2, record 1, French, gaz%20corrosif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- gaz sulfureux 3, record 1, French, gaz%20sulfureux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaz naturel contenant une quantité significative de composantes acides, comme du dioxyde de carbone ou des composés soufrés organiques, qui a tendance à corroder les pièces métalliques avec lesquelles il entre en contact dans les conditions normales de traitement. 4, record 1, French, - gaz%20acide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaz acide; gaz corrosif : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - gaz%20acide
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gaz naturel acide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gas natural y derivados
- Industria del gas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas corrosivo
1, record 1, Spanish, gas%20corrosivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- gas ácido 2, record 1, Spanish, gas%20%C3%A1cido
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Gas] capaz de destruir gradualmente cualquier material inorgánico o tejido orgánico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20corrosivo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gas rico en productos azufrados. 3, record 1, Spanish, - gas%20corrosivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corrosive wear
1, record 2, English, corrosive%20wear
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wear-corrosion 2, record 2, English, wear%2Dcorrosion
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wear in which chemical or electrochemical reaction with the environment is significant. 3, record 2, English, - corrosive%20wear
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrosive wear: occurs when there is a combination of a wear situation (abrasive or adhesive) and a corrosive environment. 4, record 2, English, - corrosive%20wear
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wear corrosion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- usure-corrosion
1, record 2, French, usure%2Dcorrosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usure corrosive 2, record 2, French, usure%20corrosive
correct, feminine noun
- tribocorrosion 3, record 2, French, tribocorrosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usure des matériaux métalliques par actions combinées du frottement et de la corrosion par un environnement agressif. 1, record 2, French, - usure%2Dcorrosion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'usure corrosive : processus d'usure dominé par une réaction chimique ou électrochimique avec le milieu environnant. Cette réaction est créée par le frottement et conduit à la formation d'une couche superficielle qui protège contre l'usure adhésive. 4, record 2, French, - usure%2Dcorrosion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desgaste corrosivo
1, record 2, Spanish, desgaste%20corrosivo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corrosive
1, record 3, English, corrosive
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- corrosive material 2, record 3, English, corrosive%20material
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material that causes visible destruction or irreversible alterations in human skin tissue at the site of contact or that has a severe corrosion rate on steel or aluminum. 3, record 3, English, - corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A corrosive material can attack (corrode) metals or human tissues such as the skin or eyes. Corrosive materials may cause metal containers or structural materials to become weak and eventually to leak or collapse. Corrosive materials can burn or destroy human tissues on contact and can cause effects such as permanent scarring or blindness. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are classified as corrosive materials. 2, record 3, English, - corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corrosives: Class 8 of the Classification of Dangerous Goods. 4, record 3, English, - corrosive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Biochimie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matière corrosive
1, record 3, French, mati%C3%A8re%20corrosive
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- substance corrosive 2, record 3, French, substance%20corrosive
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matières corrosives. Une substance est dite corrosive si elle attaque (corrode) les métaux et les tissus du corps humain, comme ceux de la peau ou des yeux. Les substances corrosives peuvent détériorer les contenants en métal et entraîner une fuite, ou affaiblir les matériaux de charpente et entraîner un effondrement. Les substances corrosives peuvent brûler les tissus du corps humain et causer des cicatrices permanentes ou rendre une personne aveugle. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à identifier les substances qui appartiennent à la catégorie des matières corrosives. 2, record 3, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière corrosive : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 3, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les matières corrosives forment la Classe 8 de la Classification des marchandises dangereuses. 4, record 3, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20corrosive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Bioquímica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- material corrosivo
1, record 3, Spanish, material%20corrosivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sustancia corrosiva 2, record 3, Spanish, sustancia%20corrosiva
correct, feminine noun
- corrosivo 3, record 3, Spanish, corrosivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia química que causa destrucción visible o alteraciones irreversibles a los tejidos vivos en el lugar de contacto. 4, record 3, Spanish, - material%20corrosivo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las sustancias químicas corrosivas pueden quemar, irritar o destruir los tejidos vivos. Cuando se inhala o ingiere una sustancia corrosiva, se ven afectados los tejidos del pulmón y estómago. [...] Los materiales con propiedades corrosivas pueden ser ácidos (pH bajo) o básicos (pH elevado). 1, record 3, Spanish, - material%20corrosivo
Record 3, Key term(s)
- substancia corrosiva
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- corrosive
1, record 4, English, corrosive
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- corrodent 1, record 4, English, corrodent
correct
- caustic 1, record 4, English, caustic
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capable of destroying the texture of anything or eating away its substance by chemical action. 1, record 4, English, - corrosive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- corrosif
1, record 4, French, corrosif
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- corrodant 2, record 4, French, corrodant
correct, adjective
- caustique 3, record 4, French, caustique
adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui corrode, qui a la propriété de corroder. 4, record 4, French, - corrosif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corroder. Détruire lentement, progressivement, par une action chimique. 4, record 4, French, - corrosif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cáustico
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1ustico
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- corrosivo 2, record 4, Spanish, corrosivo
adjective
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese del] producto alcalino que ataca a los tejidos orgánicos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%A1ustico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petroleum Distillation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- corrosive sulphur
1, record 5, English, corrosive%20sulphur
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- corrosive sulfur 2, record 5, English, corrosive%20sulfur
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulphur compounds present in aromatic hydrocarbons in a form that reacts in specified conditions on products or metals (copper or mercury for example) used as a means of detection. 3, record 5, English, - corrosive%20sulphur
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Distillation du pétrole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- soufre actif
1, record 5, French, soufre%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- soufre corrosif 2, record 5, French, soufre%20corrosif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composés soufrés présents dans les hydrocarbures aromatiques sous une forme telle qu'ils réagissent, dans des conditions normalisées, sur les produits ou métaux (cuivre ou mercure, par exemple) utilisés comme moyen de détection. 2, record 5, French, - soufre%20actif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrocarburos aromáticos
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Destilación del petróleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- azufre corrosivo
1, record 5, Spanish, azufre%20corrosivo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- corrosive agent
1, record 6, English, corrosive%20agent
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- corroding agent 2, record 6, English, corroding%20agent
- corrodent 3, record 6, English, corrodent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance which when in contact with a given metal will react with it. [definition standardized by ISO] 1, record 6, English, - corrosive%20agent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrosive agent: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - corrosive%20agent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agent corrosif
1, record 6, French, agent%20corrosif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- agent corrodant 2, record 6, French, agent%20corrodant
masculine noun
- corrosif 3, record 6, French, corrosif
masculine noun
- agent de corrosion 3, record 6, French, agent%20de%20corrosion
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui, mise au contact d'un métal donné, réagit avec ce dernier. [définition normalisée par l'ISO] 4, record 6, French, - agent%20corrosif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent corrosif : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 6, French, - agent%20corrosif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
- Química
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente corrosivo
1, record 6, Spanish, agente%20corrosivo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-08-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- corrosive effect
1, record 7, English, corrosive%20effect
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- COR 1, record 7, English, COR
correct, see observation
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COR: abbreviation used only in the context of material safety data sheets. It is not listed in specialized dictionaries. 1, record 7, English, - corrosive%20effect
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- effet corrosif
1, record 7, French, effet%20corrosif
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- effet de corrosion 2, record 7, French, effet%20de%20corrosion
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrosif : Se dit de ce qui a la propriété de corroder : [p. ex. :] Liquide corrosif. Substance corrosive. 3, record 7, French, - effet%20corrosif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto corrosivo
1, record 7, Spanish, efecto%20corrosivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El agua recibe varios tratamientos para: [...] Disminuir el efecto corrosivo que daña los utensilios de cocina, bloquea las tuberías y hace que las cañerías se dañen muy rápidamente. 1, record 7, Spanish, - efecto%20corrosivo
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