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HUMIDITE HYGROSCOPIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Pharmacology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mycostatine™
1, record 1, English, Mycostatine%26trade%3B
trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Nystatine 1, record 1, English, Nystatine
- fungicidin 1, record 1, English, fungicidin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mycostatine™: A trademark of Bristol Myers Squibb. 2, record 1, English, - Mycostatine%26trade%3B
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Mycostatine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Pharmacologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mycostatine
1, record 1, French, Mycostatine
trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fongicidine 1, record 1, French, Fongicidine
- Nystaline 1, record 1, French, Nystaline
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractères physiques : Poudre jaune clair, hygroscopique, à conserver en flacons bien bouchés(sensible à l'humidité, moisissures et à la lumière). Usages : Thérapeutique(monosiliase intestinale). 1, record 1, French, - Mycostatine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MycostatineMC : Marque de commerce de la société Bristol Myers Squibb. 2, record 1, French, - Mycostatine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- equilibrium moisture content 1, record 2, English, equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- moisture equilibrium 2, record 2, English, moisture%20equilibrium
- hygroscopic equilibrium 3, record 2, English, hygroscopic%20equilibrium
- hygrometric equilibrium 3, record 2, English, hygrometric%20equilibrium
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moisture content that is reached in a soil in a particular environment after moisture movements have ceased. 1, record 2, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Climate has a great influence on soil moisture conditions. The engineering behaviour of soils is governed in large measure by their moisture contents. Most clay subsoils exist in an approximate state of moisture equilibrium that may be seriously disrupted by construction drainage or irrigation. Lawn watering in urban area can have results equivalent to a substantial increase in rainfall ... This practice often results in a marked increase in subsoil moisture and volume and brings about new problems for shallow foundations. 2, record 2, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équilibre hygroscopique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygroscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- équilibre hygrométrique 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygrom%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le potentiel matriciel de l'eau du sol. [...] Trois types de mesure sont couramment utilisés :-par extraction de l'eau sous pression [...]-par équilibre hygroscopique : au contact de l'air, un échantillon du sol humide se dessèche jusqu'à ce que soit atteint un certain équilibre. Le potentiel matriciel en mégapascal est alors égal à 1, 064 Tlog U(U représentant l'humidité relative de l'air et T la température absolue). Il suffit donc, après équilibre, de déterminer l'humidité de l'échantillon pour obtenir un point de la courbe reliant le potentiel à l'humidité. Cette méthode est applicable à la gamme allant d’environ-5 à-1 000 mégapascals.-par tensiométrie. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20hygroscopique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electrolytic hygrometer
1, record 3, English, electrolytic%20hygrometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of electrical hygrometer using a humidity strip or electrolytic strip element. 2, record 3, English, - electrolytic%20hygrometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The electrolytic hygrometer consists of a flat plastic strip bounded by electrodes on two sides and coated with a hygroscopic chemical compound such as lithium chloride. The electrical resistance of this coating is a function of the amount of moisture absorbed from the atmosphere and the temperature of the strip. 3, record 3, English, - electrolytic%20hygrometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hygromètre électrolytique
1, record 3, French, hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygromètre fondé sur l'équilibre entre un sel hygroscopique et l'air humide, dont l'humidité relative est déduite de la résistance électrique du sel. 2, record 3, French, - hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- absorption hygrometer
1, record 4, English, absorption%20hygrometer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- chemical hygrometer 2, record 4, English, chemical%20hygrometer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of hygrometer with which the water vapor content of the atmosphere is measured by means of the absorption of vapor by a hygroscopic chemical. The amount of vapor absorbed may be determined in an absolute manner by weighing the hygroscopic material, or in a non-absolute manner by measuring a physical property of the substance that varies with the amount of water vapor absorbed. 3, record 4, English, - absorption%20hygrometer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hygromètre à absorption
1, record 4, French, hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hygromètre chimique 2, record 4, French, hygrom%C3%A8tre%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygromètre dans lequel l'humidité atmosphérique est déterminée d’après l'absorption de la vapeur d’eau par une substance chimique hygroscopique. 3, record 4, French, - hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si on utilise plutôt la mesure des variations de la résistance électrique de la substance qui absorbe l’humidité, on parle alors d’hygromètre électrique. 4, record 4, French, - hygrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- higrómetro de absorción
1, record 4, Spanish, higr%C3%B3metro%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- higrómetro químico 1, record 4, Spanish, higr%C3%B3metro%20qu%C3%ADmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Higrómetro para determinar la humedad del aire utilizando la absorción del vapor de agua por una sustancia química higroscópia. 1, record 4, Spanish, - higr%C3%B3metro%20de%20absorci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hygroscopic salt
1, record 5, English, hygroscopic%20salt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In an electrical hygrometer the change in the electrical resistance of a hygroscopic substance is measured and converted to percent relative humidity. In one procedure a pair of fine gold or platinum wires are wound as a helix on a glass or polystyrene cylinder and the spaces between the wires bridged with a film or a hygroscopic salt, such as lithium chloride. 1, record 5, English, - hygroscopic%20salt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sel hygroscopique
1, record 5, French, sel%20hygroscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hygromètre électrolytique. Hygromètre fondé sur l'équilibre entre un sel hygroscopique et l'air humide, dont l'humidité relative est déduite de la résistance électrique du sel. 1, record 5, French, - sel%20hygroscopique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hygroscopic coefficient
1, record 6, English, hygroscopic%20coefficient
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hygroscopic capacity 2, record 6, English, hygroscopic%20capacity
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the weight of water that a completely dry mass of soil will absorb if in contact with a saturated atmosphere until equilibrium is reached, to the weight of the dry soil mass, expressed as a percentage. 2, record 6, English, - hygroscopic%20coefficient
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coefficient hygroscopique
1, record 6, French, coefficient%20hygroscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- coefficient d'hygroscopicité 2, record 6, French, coefficient%20d%27hygroscopicit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité d’eau contenue dans un sol en équilibre avec une atmosphère saturée de vapeur d’eau, à une température donnée, exprimée en pour cent du poids de ce sol séché à l’étuve. 3, record 6, French, - coefficient%20hygroscopique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Le coefficient hygroscopique» [est la] quantité maximum de vapeur d’eau qu'un sol peut absorber, quand il est placé dans une atmosphère saturée d’humidité. 4, record 6, French, - coefficient%20hygroscopique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente higroscópico
1, record 6, Spanish, coeficiente%20higrosc%C3%B3pico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- coeficiente de higroscopicidad 2, record 6, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20higroscopicidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de agua contenida en un suelo que se encuentra en equilibrio con una atmósfera saturada de vapor de agua, a una temperatura dada, expresada como porcentaje respecto del peso de dicho suelo secado en estufa. 3, record 6, Spanish, - coeficiente%20higrosc%C3%B3pico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- humectant
1, record 7, English, humectant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance having affinity for water with stabilizing action on the water content of a material. 1, record 7, English, - humectant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A humectant keeps within a narrow range the moisture content caused by humidity fluctuations. 1, record 7, English, - humectant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- humectant
1, record 7, French, humectant
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- produit humectant 2, record 7, French, produit%20humectant
correct, masculine noun
- agent humectant 2, record 7, French, agent%20humectant
correct, masculine noun
- substance humectante 2, record 7, French, substance%20humectante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance hygroscopique ajoutée à une autre substance pour permettre l'absorption par celle-ci d’humidité atmosphérique. 3, record 7, French, - humectant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- humectante
1, record 7, Spanish, humectante
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente tensoactivo capaz de disminuir la tendencia de una superficie a repeler el líquido que lo moja, favoreciendo su impregnación. 2, record 7, Spanish, - humectante
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- humectant
1, record 8, English, humectant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- humectant
1, record 8, French, humectant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- produit humectant 2, record 8, French, produit%20humectant
correct, masculine noun
- agent humectant 2, record 8, French, agent%20humectant
correct, masculine noun
- substance humectante 2, record 8, French, substance%20humectante
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance hygroscopique qui a la propriété d’assurer l'absorption d’une certaine quantité d’humidité atmosphérique à la substance à laquelle on l'ajoute. 2, record 8, French, - humectant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les humectants sont utilisés dans les systèmes de conditionnement de l’air. 2, record 8, French, - humectant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- humectante
1, record 8, Spanish, humectante
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- sustancia humectante 2, record 8, Spanish, sustancia%20humectante
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant Biology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pressure extraction of water
1, record 9, English, pressure%20extraction%20of%20water
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- water pressure extraction
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Biologie végétale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- extraction de l'eau sous pression
1, record 9, French, extraction%20de%20l%27eau%20sous%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le potentiel matriciel de l'eau du sol. [...] Trois types de mesure sont couramment utilisés :-par extraction de l'eau sous pression : des échantillons de sol saturés sont placés sur une porcelaine poreuse ou une membrane de cellophane, dans une enceinte où l'on règle la pression(comptée au dessus de la pression atmosphérique), le côté opposé est à la pression atmosphérique. L'eau filtre jusqu'à ce que le potentiel soit le même des deux côtés. Après équilibre : le potentiel matriciel de l'eau du sol est égal et de signe opposé à la pression. La détermination de l'humidité du sol fournit alors un point de la courbe reliant le potentiel à l'humidité; en répétant cette mesure avec des pressions différentes, on peut tracer la courbe. Cette méthode ne s’applique qu'à la gamme des potentiels allant de 0 à-2 mégapascals(-20 bars).-par équilibre hygroscopique [...]-par tensiométrie. 1, record 9, French, - extraction%20de%20l%27eau%20sous%20pression
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Museums
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- PEGcon method
1, record 10, English, PEGcon%20method
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wood preservation treatment developed by Parks Canada and the Canadian Conservation Institute for waterlogged artefacts which uses polyethylene glycol and computer data to slow down and stabilize the degradation process of the cells. 2, record 10, English, - PEGcon%20method
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sand and gravel were carefully washed from the interior of the scoop, and the wood surface was cleaned with an ultrasonic dental scaler and soft brushes. The PEGcon method (which employs software developed jointly by Parks Canada and CCI) was used to evaluate the condition of the wood and to calculate suitable polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions for treatment. The cleaned scoop was then soaked in PEG solution as directed by PEGcon; the wood absorbed the PEG and the cell walls were protected against shrinkage and collapse. 1, record 10, English, - PEGcon%20method
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- procédé PEGcon
1, record 10, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20PEGcon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de préservation des bois gorgés d’eau mise au point par Parcs Canada et l’Institut canadien de conservation qui fait appel à une solution de polyéthylène glycol jumelée aux calculs d’un logiciel afin de stabiliser la dégradation des cellules ligneuses. 1, record 10, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20PEGcon
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les polyéthylèneglycols(PEG) sont des polymères solubles dans l'eau dont le poids moléculaire varie en fonction du nombre de groupements d’oxyde d’éthylène n dans la molécule. [...] Les PEG 200 et PEG 400 sont liquides à température ambiante. Leur viscosité leur permet une rapide diffusion dans les matériaux organiques humides. Ils jouent un rôle de stabilisateur dimensionnel vis-à-vis de l'humidité, après séchage. La concentration en PEG 200 ou PEG 400 dans les solutions d’imprégnation des bois gorgés d’eau n’ excède pas 20 % sinon la surface de l'objet après séchage serait trop hygroscopique. Elle est de 30 % pour le traitement des cuirs gorgés d’eau. 2, record 10, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20PEGcon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-03-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- leaching
1, record 11, English, leaching
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution in water and subsequent unequal distribution or loss ("leaching out") of a water-soluble drug mixed with crude, hygroscopic common salt that has absorbed water. 1, record 11, English, - leaching
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- séparation par dissolution
1, record 11, French, s%C3%A9paration%20par%20dissolution
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un mélange solide, séparation des composants par action d’un solvant. 1, record 11, French, - s%C3%A9paration%20par%20dissolution
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est ainsi que dans le sel médicamenté, par exemple, une partie de la chloroquine(médicament hydrosoluble) mélangée au sel de cuisine brut(substance hygroscopique) se dissout sous l'effet de l'humidité emmagasinée par le sel, ce qui entraîne une distribution inégale ou une perte de la substance médicamenteuse). 1, record 11, French, - s%C3%A9paration%20par%20dissolution
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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