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AUTOCATALYTIQUE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- logistic curve
1, record 1, English, logistic%20curve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- autocatalytic curve 2, record 1, English, autocatalytic%20curve
correct
- Pearl-Reed growth curve 2, record 1, English, Pearl%2DReed%20growth%20curve
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A growth curve used to describe functions which continually increase, gradually at first, more rapidly in the middle growth period, and slowly again, reaching a maximum at the end of the growth. 3, record 1, English, - logistic%20curve
Record 1, Key term(s)
- logistic distribution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courbe logistique
1, record 1, French, courbe%20logistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- courbe autocatalytique 1, record 1, French, courbe%20autocatalytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- distribution logistique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva logística
1, record 1, Spanish, curva%20log%C3%ADstica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiene una forma característica de S tumbada oblicua, y con ella se reflejan multitud de fenómenos sociales, especialmente la evolución de las poblaciones que experimentan primero un lento crecimiento, que luego se acelera hasta llegar al punto de inflexión; para a partir de él crecer más lentamente, y situarse a la postre en términos de crecimiento cero. 1, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20log%C3%ADstica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- autocatalytic instability
1, record 2, English, autocatalytic%20instability
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- instabilité autocatalytique
1, record 2, French, instabilit%C3%A9%20autocatalytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metal-Coating
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Surface Treatment of Metals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- autocatalytic plating
1, record 3, English, autocatalytic%20plating
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- electroless plating 2, record 3, English, electroless%20plating
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deposit of a metallic material on a surface by chemical deposition as opposed to the use of an electric current. 3, record 3, English, - autocatalytic%20plating
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deposition of a metal coating by chemical, non-electrolytic methods: ... 2. by chemical reduction: a) autocatalytic plating (also called "electroless plating," but the use of this expression is discouraged); b) non-autocatalytic plating ... 1, record 3, English, - autocatalytic%20plating
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métallisation
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Traitements de surface des métaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépôt autocatalytique
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20autocatalytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dépôt d’un revêtement métallique par des méthodes chimiques, non électrolytiques :[...] 2. par réduction chimique : a) dépôt autocatalytique [...] b) dépôt non autocatalytique [...] 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20autocatalytique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- autocatalytic reaction 1, record 4, English, autocatalytic%20reaction
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réaction autocatalytique
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9action%20autocatalytique
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- reacción autocatalítica
1, record 4, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20autocatal%C3%ADtica
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
- Electrometallurgy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brightener
1, record 5, English, brightener
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An addition agent in an electroplating or autocatalytic solution that improves the brightness of the deposit. 1, record 5, English, - brightener
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brithener: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - brightener
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
- Électrométallurgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brillanteur
1, record 5, French, brillanteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent d’addition pour bain électrolytique ou autocatalytique qui améliore la brillance du dépôt. 1, record 5, French, - brillanteur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brillanteur : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 5, French, - brillanteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroquímica
- Electrometalurgia
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de abrillantado
1, record 5, Spanish, agente%20de%20abrillantado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- autocatalytic
1, record 6, English, autocatalytic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Of, or, pertaining to, autocatalysis. 2, record 6, English, - autocatalytic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- autocatalytique
1, record 6, French, autocatalytique
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’une réaction chimique qui engendre son propre catalyseur. 2, record 6, French, - autocatalytique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains interprètent même les origines de la vie dans des structures macroscopiques ordonnées, créées dans la soupe prébiotique par des molécules qui se seraient reproduites de manière autocatalytique. 2, record 6, French, - autocatalytique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Bioquímica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- autocatalítico
1, record 6, Spanish, autocatal%C3%ADtico
adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- baking
1, record 7, English, baking
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- stoving 1, record 7, English, stoving
correct, Great Britain, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heating to low temperatures before or after electroplating or autocatalytic plating process steps to reduce residual stresses or to remove gases causing embrittlement effects. 1, record 7, English, - baking
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms baking (in USA) and stoving (in UK) are also used in the paint industry, but the purpose of the treatment is different. 1, record 7, English, - baking
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - baking
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- étuvage
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tuvage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cuisson 1, record 7, French, cuisson
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chauffage à température modérée, avant ou après le dépôt électrolytique ou autocatalytique, afin de réduire les contraintes résiduelles ou d’éliminer les gaz incorporés qui sont cause de fragilisation. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tuvage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes étuvage et cuisson sont aussi utilisés dans l’industrie des peintures, mais le but du traitement est différent. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tuvage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tuvage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-autocatalytic plating
1, record 8, English, non%2Dautocatalytic%20plating
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deposition of a metallic coating by a controlled chemical reduction that is not catalyzed by the metal or alloy being deposited. 1, record 8, English, - non%2Dautocatalytic%20plating
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - non%2Dautocatalytic%20plating
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dépôt non autocatalytique
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20non%20autocatalytique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- déposition non autocatalytique 1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9position%20non%20autocatalytique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépôt d’un revêtement métallique par une réduction chimique contrôlée qui n’est pas catalysée par le métal ou l’alliage déposé. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20non%20autocatalytique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20non%20autocatalytique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- burn-off
1, record 9, English, burn%2Doff
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unintentional removal of an autocatalytic deposit from a non-conducting substrate during subsequent electroplating operations, owing to the application of excess current or a poor contact area. 1, record 9, English, - burn%2Doff
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - burn%2Doff
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- brûlure
1, record 9, French, br%C3%BBlure
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination accidentelle d’un dépôt autocatalytique sur un substrat non conducteur lors du dépôt électrolytique subséquent, causée par un courant excessif ou une surface de contact insuffisante. 1, record 9, French, - br%C3%BBlure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 9, French, - br%C3%BBlure
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-07-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Computer Graphics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- feedback
1, record 10, English, feedback
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generally, feedback means that a portion of the output of a system or machine returns to the input. 2, record 10, English, - feedback
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Infographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rétroaction
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9troaction
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de régulation inhibitrice ou amplificatrice qui provoque une action correctrice à rebours. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
rétroaction autocatalytique, négative, positive. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 PHR
rétroaction entre réseaux. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 PHR
boucle de rétroaction, itération de rétroaction, système de rétroaction, système dynamique à rétroaction. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9troaction
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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