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FLUORACION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Dust Removal
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fluoridation
1, record 1, English, fluoridation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fluorination 2, record 1, English, fluorination
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The addition of a compound containing fluorine to a drinking water supply to maintain the fluoride ion concentration within agreed limits. 3, record 1, English, - fluoridation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "fluoridation" is preferable to "fluorination" because the element is used in the form of the fluoride, unlike chlorine which is added as such. By analogy, the term "fluoride removal" (defluoridation) will also be used. 4, record 1, English, - fluoridation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fluoridation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - fluoridation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Dépoussiérage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fluoruration
1, record 1, French, fluoruration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fluoration 2, record 1, French, fluoration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Addition, dans un système de distribution d'eau de boisson, d'un composé contenant du fluor afin de maintenir la concentration en ions fluorure entre des limites définies. 3, record 1, French, - fluoruration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «fluoruration» est à préférer à celui «fluoration», car c'est sous forme de fluorure, à la différence du chlore, que cet élément sera utilisé. Par analogie, on parlera alors également de «défluoruration». 1, record 1, French, - fluoruration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fluoration : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - fluoruration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento del agua
- Eliminación del polvo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluorización
1, record 1, Spanish, fluorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fluoración 2, record 1, Spanish, fluoraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- fluoruración 1, record 1, Spanish, fluoruraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agregación de un compuesto que contenga flúor, a un suministro de agua potable con el propósito de mantener la concentración del ion fluoruro dentro de límites acordados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fluorizaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] adición de sales de flúor al agua potable de consumo público [tiene] el fin de reducir la caries dental. 3, record 1, Spanish, - fluorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fluorination
1, record 2, English, fluorination
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical reaction in which fluorine is introduced into a chemical compound. 2, record 2, English, - fluorination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fluoration
1, record 2, French, fluoration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En chimie inorganique, introduction par substitution ou par addition d'un ou de plusieurs atomes de fluor dans une molécule. 2, record 2, French, - fluoration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "fluoruration" désigne un traitement à partir d'un composé du fluor (fluorure). Il n'est synonyme du terme "fluoration" que dans le domaine des instruments d'optique. 3, record 2, French, - fluoration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluoración
1, record 2, Spanish, fluoraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fluorination
1, record 3, English, fluorination
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fluoration
1, record 3, French, fluoration
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En chimie inorganique, introduction par substitution ou par addition d'un ou de plusieurs atomes de fluor dans une molécule. 2, record 3, French, - fluoration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluoración
1, record 3, Spanish, fluoraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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