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STRUCTURE ATMOSPHERIQUE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chlorine
1, record 1, English, chlorine
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- molecular chlorine 2, record 1, English, molecular%20chlorine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydrogen chloride and inorganic chlorides are introduced into the troposphere by volcanic emissions, by seaspray evaporation and by human activity. Removal of these compounds by rain is so rapid that their concentrations decrease rapidly with altitude. Molecular chlorine (Cl2) escaping from industrial processes is also rapidly removed by chemical processes in the atmosphere. 3, record 1, English, - chlorine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). Formula: Cl2. Also designates atomic chlorine, the chemical element having the symbol Cl. 4, record 1, English, - chlorine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Bertholite; UN 1017. 4, record 1, English, - chlorine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chlorine gas. 4, record 1, English, - chlorine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlore
1, record 1, French, chlore
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chlore moléculaire 2, record 1, French, chlore%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, masculine noun
- chlore à l'état moléculaire 3, record 1, French, chlore%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, masculine noun
- chlore sous forme moléculaire 3, record 1, French, chlore%20sous%20forme%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlore : forme recommandée par l'UICPA(Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique(RNSPA). Formule : Cl2. Ce terme sert aussi à désigner le chlore atomique, soit le chlore dans sa structure élémentaire, capable de se combiner(symbole Cl). 4, record 1, French, - chlore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chlore gazeux. 4, record 1, French, - chlore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloro
1, record 1, Spanish, cloro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cloro molecular 1, record 1, Spanish, cloro%20molecular
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento gaseoso, n.° atómico 17, amarillo verdoso, muy pesado, poderoso, oxidante, sofocante y tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cloro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se encuentra en dos formas: como gas amarillo-verdoso, pesado, incombustible, de olor picante e irritante, o como líquido claro, de color ámbar y olor irritante. Soluble en cloruros y alcoholes. Algo soluble en agua fría. Tóxico e irritante por inhalación. Riesgo de incendio moderado en contacto con materiales reductores. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cloro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: Cl2 1, record 1, Spanish, - cloro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- temporale
1, record 2, English, temporale
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- temporal 2, record 2, English, temporal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales: Cyclonic tropical weather systems that affect the western side of Central America and originate in the Pacific intertropical convergence zone. 3, record 2, English, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Temporales] typically last several days, are slow moving and are accompanied by very heavy rainfalls, resulting in damaging floods and landslides in the mountainous regions. They have a different atmospheric structure from that of hurricanes, since their mid-tropospheric cores are cold. 3, record 2, English, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale; temporal: terms usually used in the plural (temporales; temporals). 4, record 2, English, - temporale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
- temporals
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temporale
1, record 2, French, temporale
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales : Systèmes météorologiques cycloniques des tropiques qui touchent l’ouest de l’Amérique centrale; ils proviennent de la zone de convergence intertropicale du Pacifique. 2, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un escalier de pierre conduisait à la porte, seule ouverture de la cahute, et, quelque étroite qu’elle fût, les ouragans, la neige ou la grêle, savaient bien s’y frayer un passage, lorsque les temporales les déchaînaient dans la montagne. 3, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général [les temporales] durent plusieurs jours, se déplacent lentement et sont accompagnés de pluies diluviennes qui causent des inondations et des glissements de terrains importants dans les régions montagneuses. Leur structure atmosphérique est différente de celle des ouragans en raison de leur noyau froid dans la troposphère moyenne. 2, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (temporales). 4, record 2, French, - temporale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 2, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales: sistemas meteorológicos ciclónicos de las regiones tropicales que afectan al oeste de América Central y se originan en la zona de convergencia intertropical del Pacífico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - temporal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En general duran varios días, se desplazan lentamente y se acompañan de lluvias muy intensas que causan inundaciones y deslizamientos de terreno en las regiones montañosas. Tienen una estructura atmosférica distinta a la de los huracanes por la presencia de un núcleo frío en la troposfera media. 1, record 2, Spanish, - temporal
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- selective absorption
1, record 3, English, selective%20absorption
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absorption which varies with the wavelength of radiation incident upon an absorbing substance. 2, record 3, English, - selective%20absorption
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- absorption sélective
1, record 3, French, absorption%20s%C3%A9lective
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absorption qui varie selon la longueur d’onde du rayonnement tombant sur une substance absorbante. 2, record 3, French, - absorption%20s%C3%A9lective
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Absorption sélective [signifie une] absorption atmosphérique subie par certaines radiations du spectre du rayonnement incident. Elle dépend de la structure des molécules, de leur nombre et de la longueur d’onde de la radiation. 3, record 3, French, - absorption%20s%C3%A9lective
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- absorción selectiva
1, record 3, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20selectiva
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absorción que varía según la longitud de onda de la radiación incidente sobre una sustancia absorbente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - absorci%C3%B3n%20selectiva
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hot structure
1, record 4, English, hot%20structure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CMC Blisk Material Development and Testing. Engineers at MSFC are developing fabrication processes and designs for ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components through material and component testing, structural modeling, microscopy, and nondestructive analysis techniques. CMCs will be utilized extensively on future generation launch vehicles for propulsion systems and for vehicle hot structure. They are necessary to enable lightweight components capable of operating over a wide temperature range. These advantages translate into increased safety and lower cost compared to state-of-the-art materials. MSFC is primarily responsible for developing CMCs and transitioning them into propulsion applications such as cooled and radiation cooled flow paths, thrust chambers, integrally bladed disks (blisks) and nozzles. Hot structures for leading edge and control surface applications are also supported. 2, record 4, English, - hot%20structure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- structure chaude
1, record 4, French, structure%20chaude
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réalisation de la première structure chaude applicable à un avion spatial et démonstration de sa capacité à supporter les contraintes aérothermodynamiques de la rentrée atmosphérique. 2, record 4, French, - structure%20chaude
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ekman layer
1, record 5, English, Ekman%20layer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- surface Ekman layer 2, record 5, English, surface%20Ekman%20layer
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The thin horizontal layer of water riding on top of the ocean that is affected by wind. 3, record 5, English, - Ekman%20layer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stress of wind blowing across the sea causes a surface layer of water to move. Due to the low viscosity of water, this stress is not directly communicated to the ocean interior, but is balanced by the Coriolis force within a relatively thin surface layer, 10-200m thick. This layer is called the Ekman layer and the motion of this layer is called the Ekman transport. 4, record 5, English, - Ekman%20layer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The depth of the Ekman layer is on the order of a kilometer in the air and 100m in the ocean. 5, record 5, English, - Ekman%20layer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couche d'Ekman
1, record 5, French, couche%20d%27Ekman
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- couche d'Ekman marine 2, record 5, French, couche%20d%27Ekman%20marine
feminine noun
- couche d'Ekman océanique 3, record 5, French, couche%20d%27Ekman%20oc%C3%A9anique
feminine noun
- couche de frottement 4, record 5, French, couche%20de%20frottement
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaisseur d’eau comprise entre la surface et la profondeur à laquelle le courant de dérive ne se fait plus sentir. 4, record 5, French, - couche%20d%27Ekman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La partie supérieure de la CLA [(couche limite atmosphérique) ] est appelée la couche d’Ekman. Dans cette région, la structure du vent est influencée à la fois par le frottement de l'air sur la surface terrestre, par la stratification thermique de l'air et par la force de Coriolis. 5, record 5, French, - couche%20d%27Ekman
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La profondeur de la couche [d’eau] entraînée par le vent ou couche d’Ekman, peut atteindre quelques dizaines de mètres. 6, record 5, French, - couche%20d%27Ekman
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa de Ekman
1, record 5, Spanish, capa%20de%20Ekman
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
- Silviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Cooperative Programme on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests
1, record 6, English, International%20Cooperative%20Programme%20on%20Assessment%20and%20Monitoring%20of%20Air%20Pollution%20Effects%20on%20Forests
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ICP Forests 2, record 6, English, ICP%20Forests
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- International Co-operative Programme on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests 3, record 6, English, International%20Co%2Doperative%20Programme%20on%20Assessment%20and%20Monitoring%20of%20Air%20Pollution%20Effects%20on%20Forests
- International Co-operative Programme for Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests 4, record 6, English, International%20Co%2Doperative%20Programme%20for%20Assessment%20and%20Monitoring%20of%20Air%20Pollution%20Effects%20on%20Forests
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UN-ECE [United Nations Economic Commission for Europe]: established by the Executive Body for the Convention in 1985. 4, record 6, English, - International%20Cooperative%20Programme%20on%20Assessment%20and%20Monitoring%20of%20Air%20Pollution%20Effects%20on%20Forests
Record 6, Key term(s)
- International Cooperative Program on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests
- International Co-operative Program on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests
- ICP-Forests
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
- Sylviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de coopération internationale pour l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets des polluants atmosphériques sur les forêts
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20des%20polluants%20atmosph%C3%A9riques%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PIC Forêts 2, record 6, French, PIC%20For%C3%AAts
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Programme de coopération internationale sur l'évaluation et de la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts 3, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20de%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20de%20la%20pollution%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
masculine noun
- Programme international concerté pour l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts 4, record 6, French, Programme%20international%20concert%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20de%20la%20pollution%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
masculine noun
- Programme international concerté sur l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts 5, record 6, French, Programme%20international%20concert%C3%A9%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20de%20la%20pollution%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
masculine noun
- PIC-Forêts 6, record 6, French, PIC%2DFor%C3%AAts
masculine noun, international
- PIC-Forêts 6, record 6, French, PIC%2DFor%C3%AAts
- Programme international coopératif sur l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts 7, record 6, French, Programme%20international%20coop%C3%A9ratif%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20de%20la%20pollution%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
masculine noun
- Programme coopératif international pour l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts 8, record 6, French, Programme%20coop%C3%A9ratif%20international%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20de%20la%20pollution%20atmosph%C3%A9rique%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'angoisse suscitée il y a quinze ans par le «dépérissement des forêts» est né un dispositif coordonné et structuré de surveillance de l'état de santé des forêts : plus de 30 pays y participent sous la double tutelle de la Commission européenne(CE) et de la Commission économique pour l'Europe des Nations Unies(CEE-ONU) en concentrant leurs efforts sur deux réseaux, l'un systématique à maille carrée 16 x 16 km, l'autre constitué de placettes intensives. Ce dispositif vise une connaissance objective de l'état des forêts et de son évolution, et l'identification des facteurs de dommages, parmi lesquels la pollution atmosphérique, préoccupation centrale de deux programmes internationaux, le «Schéma de l'Union européenne pour la protection des forêts contre la pollution atmosphérique» et le «Programme international concerté sur l'évaluation et la surveillance des effets de la pollution atmosphérique sur les forêts»(PIC-Forêts) qui a pour cadre la Convention sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontière [sic : transfrontalière] à longue distance(Convention de Genève). 9, record 6, French, - Programme%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20la%20surveillance%20des%20effets%20des%20polluants%20atmosph%C3%A9riques%20sur%20les%20for%C3%AAts
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del aire
- Silvicultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de cooperación internacional para la evaluación y vigilancia de los efectos de la contaminación atmosférica de los bosques
1, record 6, Spanish, Programa%20de%20cooperaci%C3%B3n%20internacional%20para%20la%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20y%20vigilancia%20de%20los%20efectos%20de%20la%20contaminaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica%20de%20los%20bosques
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- Programa Cooperativo Internacional para la evaluación y la vigilancia de los efectos de la contaminación atmosférica en los bosques 2, record 6, Spanish, Programa%20Cooperativo%20Internacional%20para%20la%20evaluaci%C3%B3n%20y%20la%20vigilancia%20de%20los%20efectos%20de%20la%20contaminaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica%20en%20los%20bosques
masculine noun
- Bosques del PIC 1, record 6, Spanish, Bosques%20del%20PIC
masculine noun, plural, international
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drying power
1, record 7, English, drying%20power
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- drying ability 2, record 7, English, drying%20ability
correct
- drying properties 3, record 7, English, drying%20properties
plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certain kinds of paints and varnishes lose drying power if stored too long in the original containers. This happens more frequently to the "fast-drying" types of enamels and varnishes than to the older types of paints. 4, record 7, English, - drying%20power
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- siccativité
1, record 7, French, siccativit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété que possèdent certaines substances appliquées en couche mince, d’évoluer de façon irréversible de l’état liquide à l’état solide par autoxypolymérisation. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 7, French, - siccativit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Le caractère de siccativité peut appartenir non seulement à certaines huiles grasses, mais aussi à un certain nombre d’autres substances utilisées dans l'industrie des peintures. 2. Dans le cas des huiles siccatives, le caractère de siccativité résulte du fait que les molécules sont constituées de glycérol totalement estérifié par un ensemble d’acides gras comportant une proportion suffisante d’acides non saturés, au moins diéniques. Cette constitution, par le mécanisme de réactions mettant en jeu l'oxygène atmosphérique, permet aux molécules de réagir entre elles au niveau des systèmes non saturés et de créer ainsi une structure tridimensionnelle. 3. D'une façon générale, la condition nécessaire et suffisante du caractère de siccativité réside dans le fait que les molécules comportent un nombre suffisant de substituants au moins diéniques. 4. Dans le domaine des huiles, l'huile de lin est siccative, les acides estérifiant le glycérol étant l'acide linoléique(diénique) et l'acide linolénique(triènique). L'huile de ricin naturelle n’ est pas siccative, car l'acide estérifiant le glycérol est l'acide ricinoléique(mono-éthylénique) ;déshydratée, elle est devenue siccative par apparition de systèmes diéniques dans le radical acide. 5. Dans un domaine plus général, on peut citer :-les résines alkydes modifiées aux acides gras d’huiles siccatives;-les résines aldéhydo-phénoliques modifiées aux acides gras d’huiles siccatives. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. ] 2, record 7, French, - siccativit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
siccativité : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - siccativit%C3%A9
Record 7, Key term(s)
- pouvoir siccativant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-02-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Handy Jet
1, record 8, English, Handy%20Jet
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bistouri liquide
1, record 8, French, bistouri%20liquide
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Handy Jet 1, record 8, French, Handy%20Jet
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce «dissecteur», relié à un générateur de pression à gaz et à une poche de sérum physiologique-plus adapté au corps humain que l'eau-, a été inventé en 1994 par Bertrand Gonon, spécialiste en ingénierie médicale, avec l'aide d’André Dittmar, ingénieur au CNRS. L'appareil, baptisé Handy jet, délivre à ultra-haute pression(de 70. 105 à 120. 105 pascals, soit 120 fois la pression atmosphérique) du sérum physiologique stérile à 100%. C'est ce jet qui découpe les tissus. Le chirurgien peut en moduler la puissance selon les tissus rencontrés. Principal avantage sur l'instrument classique : le bistouri liquide permet une plus grande précision. Par exemple, dans le cas d’une intervention sur le foie, le bistouri permet de «chasser» les cellules hépatiques avant de sectionner la structure vasculaire ainsi dégagée. Un autre avantage : une petite pompe aspirante fixée sur l'appareil nettoie en permanence le champ opératoire, ce qui facilite l'intervention. Pour l'instant réservé à la chirurgie digestive, Handy Jet pourrait bientôt être adapté à la chirurgie gynécologique. 1, record 8, French, - bistouri%20liquide
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- compositional change
1, record 9, English, compositional%20change
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This practice is causing structural and compositional changes to local biodiversity, contributing to atmospheric dispersal of these toxins to distant lands and waters, adding to stream pollution, and affecting various animal and plant species. 1, record 9, English, - compositional%20change
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- changement dans la composition
1, record 9, French, changement%20dans%20la%20composition
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette façon de faire entraîne des changements dans la structure et la composition de la biodiversité locale et favorise la dispersion atmosphérique de toxines vers des terres et des plans d’eau éloignés, causant ainsi la pollution des cours d’eau et menaçant la santé de nombreuses espèces animales et végétales. 1, record 9, French, - changement%20dans%20la%20composition
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-09-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- structural change
1, record 10, English, structural%20change
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This practice is causing structural and compositional changes to local biodiversity, contributing to atmospheric dispersal of these toxins to distant lands and waters, adding to stream pollution, and affecting various animal and plant species. 1, record 10, English, - structural%20change
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- changement dans la structure
1, record 10, French, changement%20dans%20la%20structure
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette façon de faire entraîne des changements dans la structure et la composition de la biodiversité locale et favorise la dispersion atmosphérique de toxines vers des terres et des plans d’eau éloignés, causant ainsi la pollution des cours d’eau et menaçant la santé nombreuses espèces animales et végétales. 1, record 10, French, - changement%20dans%20la%20structure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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