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IRRITER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Atomic Physics
- Chemical Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nanoencapsulation
1, record 1, English, nanoencapsulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanoencapsulation of bioactive materials is a multidisciplinary approach to improve the efficiency and decrease the side effects of drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, slimming agents and nutraceuticals. Nanoliposomes are among the best encapsulation and controlled release systems with the ability to incorporate and protect various types of bioactives as well as deliver them to the target site inside the human or animal body. 2, record 1, English, - nanoencapsulation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nano-encapsulation
- nano encapsulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
- Physique atomique
- Génie chimique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nanoencapsulation
1, record 1, French, nanoencapsulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En chimie, l'encapsulation consiste à enfermer une substance dans une capsule. L'objectif est :-soit de protéger la substance contre des interactions avec le milieu extérieur. On encapsule par exemple certains filtres [ultraviolets] UV contenus dans les crèmes solaires pour les stabiliser et les empêcher d’irriter la peau;-soit de transporter la substance jusqu'à l'endroit où elle sera libérée pour agir. Les liposomes par exemple sont des sphères utilisées pour transporter les substances actives des cosmétiques dans la peau. Selon la taille des capsules, on parle de microencapsulation(dimension de l'ordre du micromètre) ou de nanoencapsulation(dimension de l'ordre du nanomètre). 2, record 1, French, - nanoencapsulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanoencapsulation de principes actifs. 3, record 1, French, - nanoencapsulation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nano-encapsulation
- nano encapsulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de productos farmacéuticos
- Física atómica
- Ingenieria química
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanoencapsulación
1, record 1, Spanish, nanoencapsulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclusión de ingredientes activos como vitaminas y/o enzimas, [medicamentos lipófilos e hidrófilos], en nanocápsulas biodegradables que liberan su contenido al contacto con determinadas células o jugos/secreciones orgánicas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - nanoencapsulaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sternutator
1, record 2, English, sternutator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sternutatory substance 2, record 2, English, sternutatory%20substance
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that causes nasal irritation; especially a poison gas that causes irritation of the nose and eyes, pain in the chest, and nausea. 3, record 2, English, - sternutator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A gas or other substance that causes sneezing, as certain war gases. 2, record 2, English, - sternutator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sternutator: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 2, English, - sternutator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sternutatoire
1, record 2, French, sternutatoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- substance sternutatoire 2, record 2, French, substance%20sternutatoire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui provoque l’éternuement et la congestion de la muqueuse nasale. 2, record 2, French, - sternutatoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sternutatoires excitent les terminaisons nerveuses des voies respiratoires supérieures, sans provoquer de blessures graves, du moins aux concentrations réalisables en plein air. Aux concentrations élevées, ils peuvent irriter les muqueuses et la peau. Ils provoquent, après quelques dizaines de secondes, une sensation de brûlure et des réflexes de défense glandulaires et moteurs(hypersécrétion nasale, salivaire et bronchique, éternuement, toux, vomissements et diminution de la ventilation pulmonaire). 3, record 2, French, - sternutatoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sternutatoire : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 2, French, - sternutatoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toxicología
- Armas QBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estornutatorio
1, record 2, Spanish, estornutatorio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wear somebody out
1, record 3, English, wear%20somebody%20out
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bore somebody stiff 1, record 3, English, bore%20somebody%20stiff
correct
- get on somebody's nerves 1, record 3, English, get%20on%20somebody%27s%20nerves
correct
- be a pain in the neck 1, record 3, English, be%20a%20pain%20in%20the%20neck
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- casser les pieds de quelqu'un
1, record 3, French, casser%20les%20pieds%20de%20quelqu%27un
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- casser les pieds à quelqu'un 2, record 3, French, casser%20les%20pieds%20%C3%A0%20quelqu%27un
correct
- casser la tête à quelqu'un 2, record 3, French, casser%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20quelqu%27un
correct
- casser les couilles de quelqu'un 1, record 3, French, casser%20les%20couilles%20de%20quelqu%27un
correct, familiar
- porter sur les nerfs de quelqu'un 1, record 3, French, porter%20sur%20les%20nerfs%20de%20quelqu%27un
correct
- taper sur les nerfs de quelqu'un 1, record 3, French, taper%20sur%20les%20nerfs%20de%20quelqu%27un
correct, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enquiquiner quelqu'un, l'ennuyer, l'irriter, l'exaspérer, l'importuner. 1, record 3, French, - casser%20les%20pieds%20de%20quelqu%27un
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Expresiones idiomáticas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- estar una piedra en el zapato 1, record 3, Spanish, estar%20una%20piedra%20en%20el%20zapato
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-03-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abstergent
1, record 4, English, abstergent
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cleansing ... medicine. 1, record 4, English, - abstergent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- abstergent
1, record 4, French, abstergent
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les abstergents étaient des remèdes extérieurs employés pour enlever les matières visqueuses et putrides de la peau et qu'on supposait agir par principe savonneux. On les remplace aujourd’hui par les détersifs qui nettoient les surfaces sans les irriter. 1, record 4, French, - abstergent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Absterger : Nettoyer un organe, une plaie, un ulcère avec un abstergent. 1, record 4, French, - abstergent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- abstergente
1, record 4, Spanish, abstergente
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- excito-repellency
1, record 5, English, excito%2Drepellency
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Property in an insecticide of stimulating irritability in insects. 1, record 5, English, - excito%2Drepellency
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- effet irritant
1, record 5, French, effet%20irritant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété d’un insecticide d’irriter les insectes et de les éloigner des surfaces traitées 1, record 5, French, - effet%20irritant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-12-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chafe
1, record 6, English, chafe
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To irritate the skin by the rubbing together of opposing folds. 1, record 6, English, - chafe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- irriter
1, record 6, French, irriter
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Provoquer une inflammation légère [...] 1, record 6, French, - irriter
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ex. irriter un tissu ou un organe vivant. 1, record 6, French, - irriter
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-02-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- irritation
1, record 7, English, irritation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 2, record 7, English, - irritation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- irritation
1, record 7, French, irritation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité que possède une substance d’irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée" ou "grave", selon le degré d’irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n’ a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d’irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 1, record 7, French, - irritation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
- Vías respiratorias
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- irritación
1, record 7, Spanish, irritaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es una estimulación intensa que va seguida de lesión anatómica y se ejerce sobre estructuras y funciones no especializadas. 2, record 7, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El SO2 produce la irritación de las vías respiratorias, sobre todo para concentraciones superiores a ocho ppm, que ya produce la irritación inmediata de la garganta. 3, record 7, Spanish, - irritaci%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-09-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- talking up to oneself
1, record 8, English, talking%20up%20to%20oneself
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term not yet confirmable in specialized sources. Basically the act of talking to oneself in such a manner so as to arouse oneself to fits of anger. 1, record 8, English, - talking%20up%20to%20oneself
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Talking yourself up" is self-talk that builds up feelings of anger. Talking yourself up moves you from feelings of being hurt or scared to bigger unmanageable feelings of anger or rage. 2, record 8, English, - talking%20up%20to%20oneself
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- se monter
1, record 8, French, se%20monter
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- s'extérioriser au point de se mettre en colère 2, record 8, French, s%27ext%C3%A9rioriser%20au%20point%20de%20se%20mettre%20en%20col%C3%A8re
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se fâcher, se choquer. Ne te monte pas, discutons calmement. 1, record 8, French, - se%20monter
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bref, se fâcher, s’énerver ou s’irriter en se parlant de façon trop agressive. L'acte de parler est implicite dans le verbe «s’extérioriser». 2, record 8, French, - se%20monter
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Respiratory Tract
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- irritancy
1, record 9, English, irritancy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- irritant property 2, record 9, English, irritant%20property
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
irritating quality or character. 3, record 9, English, - irritancy
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irritancy is the ability of a material to irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat or any other part of the body that it contacts. Signs and symptoms of irritation include tearing in the eyes and reddening, swelling, itching and pain of the affected part of the body. Irritancy is often described as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the degree of irritation caused by a specific amount of the material. Irritancy may also be described by a number on a scale of 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no irritation and 4 means severe irritation. Irritancy is usually determined in animal experiments. The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are skin or eye irritants. 4, record 9, English, - irritancy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Épiderme et derme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- propriété irritante
1, record 9, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capacité que possède une substance d’irriter la peau, les yeux, le nez, la gorge ou toute autre partie du corps avec laquelle elle entre en contact. L'irritation se manifeste par différents symptômes, comme la rougeur des yeux et le larmoiement, l'enflure, la démangeaison et la douleur de la partie affectée. L'irritation est dite "faible", "modérée, ou "grave", selon le degré d’irritation causée par une quantité donnée de la substance. On peut aussi avoir recours à une échelle de 0 à 4, 0 indiquant que la substance n’ a causé aucune irritation et 4 indiquant que la substance a causé une irritation grave. Le degré d’irritation est déterminé par des expériences de laboratoire pratiquées sur des animaux. Le Règlement sur les produits contrôlés donne les critères techniques servant à déterminer qu'un produit est irritant pour la peau ou les yeux. 2, record 9, French, - propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20irritante
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- short fuse
1, record 10, English, short%20fuse
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tendency to become angry quickly : a quick temper. 1, record 10, English, - short%20fuse
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- soupe au lait
1, record 10, French, soupe%20au%20lait
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- irascible 1, record 10, French, irascible
correct, adjective
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prompt à s’irriter, à s’emporter. 1, record 10, French, - soupe%20au%20lait
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C’est une soupe au lait, il est soupe au lait, il est irascible. 1, record 10, French, - soupe%20au%20lait
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-11-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- aggravate 1, record 11, English, aggravate
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- exaspérer 1, record 11, French, exasp%C3%A9rer
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- irriter 1, record 11, French, irriter
- enflammer 1, record 11, French, enflammer
- heurter des sensibilités 2, record 11, French, heurter%20des%20sensibilit%C3%A9s
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Les faux amis) Irriter; enflammer(les yeux) exaspérer(les gens) 1, record 11, French, - exasp%C3%A9rer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Water Supply
- Pools
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- swimming pool water 1, record 12, English, swimming%20pool%20water
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation en eau
- Piscines
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- eau de piscine
1, record 12, French, eau%20de%20piscine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les eaux de piscine sont en général recyclées après avoir subi un traitement de régénération, au contraire des eaux de baignade qui sont essentiellement des eaux courantes constamment renouvelées. L'équipement et l'exploitation des piscines sont soumis à une réglementation spéciale. L'eau doit être non seulement désinfectée mais encore désinfectante; elle ne doit pas irriter les muqueuses. Elle doit être parfaitement limpide. 1, record 12, French, - eau%20de%20piscine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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