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HO· [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- paraformaldehyde
1, record 1, English, paraformaldehyde
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- paraform 2, record 1, English, paraform
correct
- polyoxymethylene 2, record 1, English, polyoxymethylene
- Formagene 2, record 1, English, Formagene
- Triformol 2, record 1, English, Triformol
avoid, see observation
- thioxymethylene 2, record 1, English, thioxymethylene
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a white solid with a slight odor of formaldehyde, insoluble in alcohol and ether, used in fungicides, bactericides, disinfectants, contraceptive creams, adhesives, hardener and waterproofing agent for gelatin. 3, record 1, English, - paraformaldehyde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Paraformaldehyde" should not be referred to as "Triformol" or as "thioxymethylene". 3, record 1, English, - paraformaldehyde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: HO(CH2O)nH 4, record 1, English, - paraformaldehyde
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paraformaldéhyde
1, record 1, French, paraformald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paraforme 2, record 1, French, paraforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné au mélange des polymères hydratés du méthanal [...] résines, adhésifs, fongicides, substance hydrofuge et désinfectante; crèmes contraceptives. 2, record 1, French, - paraformald%C3%A9hyde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dénomination courante du polymère solide du formaldéhyde. (Solide blanc, il est souvent employé comme source de formaldéhyde pour désinfecter les effets et les chambres des malades, pour la synthèse de résines et pour la formulation de crèmes spermicides.) 3, record 1, French, - paraformald%C3%A9hyde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : HO(CH2O)nH 4, record 1, French, - paraformald%C3%A9hyde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Natural Gas and Derivatives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- triethylene glycol
1, record 2, English, triethylene%20glycol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TEG 2, record 2, English, TEG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid chemical that is often used in gas processing to remove water (to dehydrate) from the gas. 3, record 2, English, - triethylene%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless, hygroscopic, practically odorless liquid. .... Use: Solvent and plasticizer in vinyl, polyester and polyurethane resins; dehydration of natural gas; humectant in printing inks; extraction solvent. 4, record 2, English, - triethylene%20glycol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: HO(C2H4O)2H 5, record 2, English, - triethylene%20glycol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Gaz naturel et dérivés
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- triéthylèneglycol
1, record 2, French, tri%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : HO(C2H4O)2H 2, record 2, French, - tri%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
1, record 3, English, 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ferulic acid 2, record 3, English, ferulic%20acid
correct
- 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid 3, record 3, English, 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2D2%2Dpropenoic%20acid
obsolete
- 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid 4, record 3, English, 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxycinnamic%20acid
obsolete
- 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid 3, record 3, English, 3%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dhydroxycinnamic%20acid
obsolete
- caffeic acid 3-methyl ether 3, record 3, English, caffeic%20acid%203%2Dmethyl%20ether
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acid that is widely distributed in small amounts in plants and that is used as a food preservative. 5, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O4 or HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 6, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide 3-(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)prop-2-énoïque
1, record 3, French, acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide férulique 2, record 3, French, acide%20f%C3%A9rulique
correct, masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-4 méthoxy-3 cinnamique 3, record 3, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D4%20m%C3%A9thoxy%2D3%20cinnamique
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acide qui s'emploie comme agent de conservation. 4, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide 3-(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)prop-2-énoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O4 ou HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 5, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido ferúlico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20fer%C3%BAlico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H10O4 o HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20fer%C3%BAlico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydroxyl
1, record 4, English, hydroxyl
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hydridooxygen(·) 2, record 4, English, hydridooxygen%28%26%23183%3B%29
correct, see observation
- hydroxyl radical 3, record 4, English, hydroxyl%20radical
correct
- HO· radical 2, record 4, English, HO%26%23183%3B%20radical
correct, see observation
- oxidanyl 2, record 4, English, oxidanyl
former designation, avoid
- free hydroxyl radical 4, record 4, English, free%20hydroxyl%20radical
former designation, avoid, see observation
- OH· radical 5, record 4, English, OH%26%23183%3B%20radical
former designation, avoid
- OH· hydroxyl radical 4, record 4, English, OH%26%23183%3B%20hydroxyl%20radical
former designation, avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroxyls: Group composed of one oxygen atom, one hydrogen atom, and one unpaired electron, HO·. 2, record 4, English, - hydroxyl
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Hydroxyl radicals (HO·) are important sinks for ozone; they may be taken up by methane and carbon monoxide with which they also react. 6, record 4, English, - hydroxyl
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hydridooxygen(·): pronounced "hydridooxygen dot"; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 4, English, - hydroxyl
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
HO· radical: descriptive name. 2, record 4, English, - hydroxyl
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
free radical: obsolete term; the term "radical" is recommended instead. 2, record 4, English, - hydroxyl
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyle
1, record 4, French, hydroxyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hydrurooxygène(·) 2, record 4, French, hydrurooxyg%C3%A8ne%28%26%23183%3B%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- radical hydroxyle 3, record 4, French, radical%20hydroxyle
correct, masculine noun
- radical HO· 2, record 4, French, radical%20HO%26%23183%3B
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- oxidanyle 2, record 4, French, oxidanyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- oxhydryle 4, record 4, French, oxhydryle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- radical libre hydroxyle 5, record 4, French, radical%20libre%20hydroxyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- radical OH· 6, record 4, French, radical%20OH%26%23183%3B
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- radical libre hydrogéné 5, record 4, French, radical%20libre%20hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- radical hydroxyle OH· 5, record 4, French, radical%20hydroxyle%20OH%26%23183%3B
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroxyles : Groupe composé d'un atome d'oxygène, d'un atome d'hydrogène et d'un électron non apparié, HO· ou HO(·). 2, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mis en présence de l'acide chlorhydrique, les radicaux hydroxyles libèrent du chlore atomique qui détruit l'ozone selon la réaction HO· + HC1 = H20 + C1. 7, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La présence du radical hydroxyle est fondamentale dans le phénomène d'effet de serre. Ce radical constitue un puits très important pour le monoxyde de carbone et le méthane. Il nettoie littéralement l'atmosphère de plusieurs gaz à effet radiatif. Sa disparition aurait pour conséquence des augmentations marquées de la concentration des gaz à effet de serre. 8, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hydrurooxygène(·) : prononcé «hydrurooxygène point»; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
radical HO· : nom descriptif. Les points sont en exposant HO· lorsque le nom du radical se termine par «yle», par exemple «hydroxyle». Ce sont des points centrés entre parenthèses après les noms qui n'ont pas le suffixe «-yle». Par exemple : hydruroxygène(·) ou HO(·). 2, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
radical libre : Ce nom est obsolète; il est remplacé par «radical», sans autre mention. 2, record 4, French, - hydroxyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidroxilo
1, record 4, Spanish, hidroxilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tripropylene glycol
1, record 5, English, tripropylene%20glycol
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
tripropylene glycol ... Properties: Colorless liquid .... Uses: Intermediate in resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals; insecticides; dyestuffs; mold lubricants. 1, record 5, English, - tripropylene%20glycol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: HO(C3H6O)2C3H6OH 2, record 5, English, - tripropylene%20glycol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tripropylène glycol
1, record 5, French, tripropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Liquide visqueux incolore (...) Utilisation : solvant (encres d'imprimerie), savons textiles, lubrifiant, huiles de coupe. 1, record 5, French, - tripropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : HO(C3H6O)2C3H6OH 2, record 5, French, - tripropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-06-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydridooxygen·
1, record 6, English, hydridooxygen%26%23183%3B
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- oxidanyl 1, record 6, English, oxidanyl
correct
- hydroxyl radical 1, record 6, English, hydroxyl%20radical
- hydrogen oxide 2, record 6, English, hydrogen%20oxide
avoid, see observation
- oxide of hydrogen 3, record 6, English, oxide%20of%20hydrogen
avoid, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From the fuel itself, the engines also produce oxides of hydrogen, which include water, and which the chemists collectively dub HOx. Water itself does not destroy ozone, but the hydroxyl radical, HO, does, through a similar set of reactions to the ones involving NO. McDonald himself wasn't concerned about the effects of NOx on the stratosphere, but he began to be worried that HOx might have a serious effect on the ozone layer. 4, record 6, English, - hydridooxygen%26%23183%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Another sink for ozone involves fragments of water molecules. Water vapor occurs naturally in the stratosphere, and water molecules are also split apart by ultraviolet rays, giving a collection of hydrogen atoms (H), hydroxyl radicals (HO) and hydroperoxyl radicals (HOO). Collectively they can be symbolized by HOx. These remove ozone (or oxygen atoms needed to make ozone). 5, record 6, English, - hydridooxygen%26%23183%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrogen oxide; oxide of hydrogen: dubious names. 1, record 6, English, - hydridooxygen%26%23183%3B
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hydrurooxygène·
1, record 6, French, hydrurooxyg%C3%A8ne%26%23183%3B
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- oxidanyle 1, record 6, French, oxidanyle
correct, masculine noun
- radical hydroxyle 1, record 6, French, radical%20hydroxyle
correct, masculine noun
- oxyde d'hydrogène 2, record 6, French, oxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun
- composé oxygéné de l'hydrogène 3, record 6, French, compos%C3%A9%20oxyg%C3%A9n%C3%A9%20de%20l%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
oxydes d'hydrogène : Collectivement, substances qui contiennent à la fois de l'oxygène et de l'hydrogène et qui constituent un piège important pour l'ozone. 4, record 6, French, - hydrurooxyg%C3%A8ne%26%23183%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par le symbole HOx on désigne surtout les radicaux HO et HO2, qui sont des constituants de la stratosphère. 4, record 6, French, - hydrurooxyg%C3%A8ne%26%23183%3B
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les scientifiques ont calculé que les oxydes d'azote pouvaient détruire jusqu'à 9 % de l'ozone de la stratosphère (de 15 à 50 km d'altitude), tandis que les oxydes d'hydrogène étaient responsables de la destruction de quelques 70 % de l'ozone de la mésosphère (entre 50 et 90 km). 5, record 6, French, - hydrurooxyg%C3%A8ne%26%23183%3B
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2003-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- holmium
1, record 7, English, holmium
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metallic element of atomic number 67 in group 11 of the periodic table. 2, record 7, English, - holmium
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the rare earth elements of the yttrium subgroup. 2, record 7, English, - holmium
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- holmium
1, record 7, French, holmium
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément atomique (Ho; n° atomique 67; masse atomique 164,93), métal du groupe des terres rares. 2, record 7, French, - holmium
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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