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BACTERIES HETEROTROPHES [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Water Pollution
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heterotrophic bacterium
1, record 1, English, heterotrophic%20bacterium
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
heterotrophic bacteria: Bacteria that require preformed organic compounds for food because they are unable to manufacture food from inorganic compounds. 2, record 1, English, - heterotrophic%20bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heterotrophic plate count is a procedure for estimating the number of live heterotrophic bacteria in the water. Colonies may form in pairs, colonies, clusters or single cells, which can be termed as "colony-forming units". The colonies are relatively small/compact and do not encroach on each other. 2, record 1, English, - heterotrophic%20bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heterotrophic bacterium: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - heterotrophic%20bacterium
Record 1, Key term(s)
- heterotrophic bacteria
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Pollution de l'eau
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bactérie hétérotrophe
1, record 1, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bactérie hétérotrophique 2, record 1, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophique
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un second groupe [...] emprunte son énergie à l’oxydation de composés organiques. Ce sont les bactéries hétérotrophiques [qui] parasitent les matières organiques et contribuent à les transformer. 2, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bactérie hétérotrophe; bactérie hétérotrophique : termes généralement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bactéries hétérotrophes
- bactéries hétérotrophiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Contaminación del agua
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bacteria heterotrófica
1, record 1, Spanish, bacteria%20heterotr%C3%B3fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bacteria que requiere materia orgánica como fuente de energía. 1, record 1, Spanish, - bacteria%20heterotr%C3%B3fica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bacteria heterotrófica: término utilizado generalmente en plural. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bacteria%20heterotr%C3%B3fica
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bacterias heterotróficas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Water Pollution
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- autotrophic bacterium
1, record 2, English, autotrophic%20bacterium
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chemolithotrophic bacterium 2, record 2, English, chemolithotrophic%20bacterium
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
autotrophic bacteria; chemolithotrophic bacteria: Bacteria which are able to multiply by using inorganic matter as the only source of carbon and nitrogen. 2, record 2, English, - autotrophic%20bacterium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... biological film or mucilage consists of heterotrophic bacteria, which are normally near the surface, and of autotrophic (nitrifying) bacteria near the bottom. 3, record 2, English, - autotrophic%20bacterium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autotrophic bacterium; chemolithotrophic bacterium: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - autotrophic%20bacterium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autotrophic bacterium; chemolithotrophic bacterium: terms usually used in the plural. 4, record 2, English, - autotrophic%20bacterium
Record 2, Key term(s)
- autotrophic bacteria
- chemolithotrophic bacteria
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Pollution de l'eau
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bactérie autotrophe
1, record 2, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bactérie chimiolithotrophe 2, record 2, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20chimiolithotrophe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- bactérie autotrophique 3, record 2, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophique
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bactéries autotrophes; bactéries chimiolithotrophes : Bactéries capables de se multiplier en utilisant la matière minérale comme unique source de carbone et d’azote. 2, record 2, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un premier groupe formé de bactéries autotrophiques édifie des hydrocarbures et des protéines à partir de CO2 et des sels inorganiques. 3, record 2, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Lits bactériens. Le] film biologique ou mucilage comporte des bactéries hétérotrophes généralement proches de la surface, et autotrophes(bactéries nitrifiantes) près du fond. 4, record 2, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bactérie autotrophe; bactérie chimiolithotrophe : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 5, record 2, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bactérie autotrophe; bactérie chimiolithotrophe : termes habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 6, record 2, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20autotrophe
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bactéries autotrophes
- bactéries chimiolithotrophes
- bactéries autotrophiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Contaminación del agua
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bacteria autótrofa
1, record 2, Spanish, bacteria%20aut%C3%B3trofa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- bacteria quimiolitotrófica 1, record 2, Spanish, bacteria%20quimiolitotr%C3%B3fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bacterias autótrofas; bacterias quimiolitotróficas: Bacterias capaces de multiplicarse utilizando como única fuente de carbono y nitrógeno la materia orgánica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - bacteria%20aut%C3%B3trofa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bacteria autótrofa; bacteria quimiolitotrófica: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 2, record 2, Spanish, - bacteria%20aut%C3%B3trofa
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bacterias autótrofas
- bacterias quimiolitotróficas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heterotrophic plate count
1, record 3, English, heterotrophic%20plate%20count
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HPC 2, record 3, English, HPC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The design and application of the point-of-entry devices must consider the tendency for increases in heterotrophic bacteria concentrations in water treated with activated carbon. It may be necessary to use frequent backwashing, post-contact disinfection, and Heterotrophic Plate Count monitoring to ensure that the microbiological safety of the water is not compromised. 3, record 3, English, - heterotrophic%20plate%20count
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- numération sur plaque des bactéries hétérotrophes
1, record 3, French, num%C3%A9ration%20sur%20plaque%20des%20bact%C3%A9ries%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque la désinfection secondaire est requise, l'analyse régulière de l'eau potable du réseau de distribution au moyen d’une numération sur plaque des bactéries hétérotrophes peut donner une idée de la population bactérienne générale. 1, record 3, French, - num%C3%A9ration%20sur%20plaque%20des%20bact%C3%A9ries%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Ecology (General)
- Biotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heterotrophic
1, record 4, English, heterotrophic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capable of utilizing only organic materials as a source of food. 2, record 4, English, - heterotrophic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Biotechnologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hétérotrophe
1, record 4, French, h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie un organisme qui utilise pour se nourrir des matières organiques synthétisées par les plantes vertes ou déjà contenues dans d’autres organismes. 2, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maîtrise de la dénitrification [...] est produite par l'activité respiratoire de bactéries hétérotrophes qui réduisent les nitrates en azote gazeux dégagé à l'atmosphère. 3, record 4, French, - h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Biotecnología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- heterótrofo
1, record 4, Spanish, heter%C3%B3trofo
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- heterotrófico 2, record 4, Spanish, heterotr%C3%B3fico
- diátrofo 3, record 4, Spanish, di%C3%A1trofo
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Biomass Energy
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- off-gas
1, record 5, English, off%2Dgas
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gas produced as a byproduct of pyrolysis of solids in which the major objective is usually to produce fuel oil, oil, and char. 2, record 5, English, - off%2Dgas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Off-gas treatment. The off-gas module treats all gases given off during the production of Synroe. These consist primarily of the gases evolved from the rotary calciner but also vent gases from their sections of the plant. 3, record 5, English, - off%2Dgas
Record 5, Key term(s)
- offgas
- off-gases
- offgases
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dégagement gazeux
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9gagement%20gazeux
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gaz d’échappement 2, record 5, French, gaz%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9chappement
correct, masculine noun
- gaz résiduel 3, record 5, French, gaz%20r%C3%A9siduel
masculine noun
- effluent gazeux 3, record 5, French, effluent%20gazeux
masculine noun
- gaz qui se dégage 3, record 5, French, gaz%20qui%20se%20d%C3%A9gage
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nitrates sont [...] réduits en nitrites puis en diazote gazeux, par des bactéries hétérotrophes en milieu anoxique. C'est la dénitrification, [laquelle] peut [...] conduire à un dégagement gazeux de diazote N2, très peu soluble dans l'eau. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9gagement%20gazeux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
déchets : volume des gaz d’échappement résultant de l’incinération de déchets, déterminé à partir des seuls déchets ayant la plus faible valeur calorifique spécifiée dans le permis et rapporté aux conditions définies par la présente directive [du Parlement européen et du Conseil sur l’incinération des déchets, 1999]. 5, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9gagement%20gazeux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aminization
1, record 6, English, aminization
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins. 2, record 6, English, - aminization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... aminization where proteins are decomposed to simple amine (NH2) containing materials and carbon dioxide ... 3, record 6, English, - aminization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The three steps of mineralization are: 1. Aminization ... 2. Ammonification ... 3. Nitrification ... 2, record 6, English, - aminization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aminisation
1, record 6, French, aminisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aminisation ou la transformation de l'azote organique en amides :[...] Ce changement est accompli par des bactéries hétérotrophes, des fungi et des actinomycètes. Pour que ces organismes puissent bien accomplir leur travail, il faut que le sol soit bien drainé et pas trop acide. 1, record 6, French, - aminisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- anaerobic process 1, record 7, English, anaerobic%20process
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In general, aerobic systems (percolating filters, activated sludge plants) require positive redox potentials of the order +600 mV for the most favorable results, as against anaerobic processes which require negative redox potentials (e.g. in sludge digestion plants of the order -100 to -200 mV). 1, record 7, English, - anaerobic%20process
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Anaerobic processes for biological stabilization of soluble and insoluble waste organic materials occur in both natural and controlled ecosystems. The efficiency of stabilization is dependent upon microbial meditation of certain energy yielding reactions necessary for biological growth and metabolism. 1, record 7, English, - anaerobic%20process
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- processus anaérobie
1, record 7, French, processus%20ana%C3%A9robie
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dénitrification s’opère par :(...) réduction des nitrates en nitrites par respiration des nitrates avec réduction successive en nitrites puis azote moléculaire. Les bactéries hétérotrophes responsables de ce processus anaérobie exigent la présence d’un composé oxydable, en l'occurrence un substrat carboné. 1, record 7, French, - processus%20ana%C3%A9robie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
processus anaérobie(...) Ce processus se produit en deux temps tout d’abord un groupe spécial de bactéries acidigènes dites hétérotrophes facultatives [qui] dégrade les matières organiques en acide gras, aldéhydes, cétones et alcools. Ensuite, des bactéries méthanifères transforment ces produits intermédiaires en méthane CH4, ammoniaque NH3, anhydride carbonique CO2 et hydrogène H2. 1, record 7, French, - processus%20ana%C3%A9robie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-06-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rhizobia 1, record 8, English, rhizobia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Small heterotrophic bacteria of the genus Rhizobium capable of forming symbiotic nodules on the roots of leguminous plants. In the nodules the bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen that is used by the plants. The bacteria receive their energy from the plants. 1, record 8, English, - rhizobia
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rhizobium 1, record 8, French, rhizobium
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petites bactéries hétérotrophes du genre Rhizobium capables de former des nodosités symbiotiques sur les racines des légumineuses. Dans les nodosités, les bactéries fixent l'azote atmosphérique qui est utilisé par les plantes; en retour, les plantes leur fournissent de l'énergie. 1, record 8, French, - rhizobium
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- aerobic heterotrophic bacteria 1, record 9, English, aerobic%20heterotrophic%20bacteria
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bactéries hétérotrophes aérobies 1, record 9, French, bact%C3%A9ries%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophes%20a%C3%A9robies
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RF: bulletin R&D p. 6.12a 6.20f 1, record 9, French, - bact%C3%A9ries%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rotrophes%20a%C3%A9robies
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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