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BICARBONATE SODIUM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ring handle
1, record 1, English, ring%20handle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The soda-acid extinguisher is recharged with a soda-acid kit. To operate, take the hose in one hand, point it to the top of the extinguisher and hold top ring handle in the same hand. 1, record 1, English, - ring%20handle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anneau de manœuvre
1, record 1, French, anneau%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'extincteur au bicarbonate de sodium] doit être rechargé à intervalles réguliers. Pour le faire fonctionner, saisir d’une main l'ajutage et l'anneau de manœuvre sur le dessus, et de l'autre, retourner l'extincteur et saisir la poignée située sur l'autre extrémité. 1, record 1, French, - anneau%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dissolved solids
1, record 2, English, dissolved%20solids
correct, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The substances remaining, after filtration and evaporation to dryness of a sample, under specified conditions. 2, record 2, English, - dissolved%20solids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dissolved solids: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - dissolved%20solids
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dissolved solid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matières dissoutes
1, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8res%20dissoutes
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substances résiduelles dans une solution après sa filtration et son évaporation. 2, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8res%20dissoutes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les matières dissoutes sont généralement le calcium, le sodium, le potassium, le bicarbonate, le sulfate, le chlore et la silice. 3, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8res%20dissoutes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matières dissoutes : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 4, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8res%20dissoutes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sólidos disueltos
1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%B3lidos%20disueltos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancias que permanecen, después de la filtración y la evaporación a sequedad de una muestra, bajo condiciones especificadas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - s%C3%B3lidos%20disueltos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La materia coloidal puede estar incluida también. 2, record 2, Spanish, - s%C3%B3lidos%20disueltos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- all-purpose dry chemical
1, record 3, English, all%2Dpurpose%20dry%20chemical
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poudre chimique tout usage
1, record 3, French, poudre%20chimique%20tout%20usage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La graisse en flammes à l'extérieur d’une casserole s’éteint en la couvrant de bicarbonate de sodium, ou, si possible en utilisant un extincteur d’incendie à mousse ou une poudre chimique tout usage. 1, record 3, French, - poudre%20chimique%20tout%20usage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ringer's solution
1, record 4, English, Ringer%27s%20solution
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ringer solution 2, record 4, English, ringer%20solution
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] isotonic solution containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride in water. 1, record 4, English, - Ringer%27s%20solution
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- solution de Ringer
1, record 4, French, solution%20de%20Ringer
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- solution ringer 2, record 4, French, solution%20ringer
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution saline composée de chlorure de sodium, de chlorure de potassium, de chlorure de calcium, de bicarbonate de sodium et d’eau distillée. 3, record 4, French, - solution%20de%20Ringer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- solución ringer
1, record 4, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20ringer
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sodium hydrogencarbonate
1, record 5, English, sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sodium bicarbonate 2, record 5, English, sodium%20bicarbonate
correct
- bicarbonate of soda 3, record 5, English, bicarbonate%20of%20soda
- baking soda 2, record 5, English, baking%20soda
correct
- sodium acid carbonate 2, record 5, English, sodium%20acid%20carbonate
correct
- sodium hydrogen carbonate 1, record 5, English, sodium%20hydrogen%20carbonate
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white powder or of crystals, with a light-saline taste and which is used in the food industry as a water softener, a baking powder, a preservative and also in medicine, in ceramics and to prevent timber mold. 4, record 5, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sodium hydrogencarbonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 5, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Col-Evac; Jusonin; Soda Mint. 4, record 5, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: NaHCO3 or CHNaO3 4, record 5, English, - sodium%20hydrogencarbonate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénocarbonate de sodium
1, record 5, French, hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bicarbonate de sodium 2, record 5, French, bicarbonate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- bicarbonate de soude 2, record 5, French, bicarbonate%20de%20soude
masculine noun, officially approved
- carbonate acide de sodium 1, record 5, French, carbonate%20acide%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- carbonate monosodique 1, record 5, French, carbonate%20monosodique
correct, masculine noun
- sel de Vichy 3, record 5, French, sel%20de%20Vichy
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel disodique de l’acide carbonique [, se trouvant] dans le commerce sous forme d’une poudre cristalline blanche, d’une saveur alcaline et légèrement salée [que] l’eau bouillante dissocie et transforme en carbonate neutre. 4, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bicarbonate de soude est employé en cuisine pour rendre plus douce l’eau dans laquelle on fait cuire certaines légumineuses. 4, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrogénocarbonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 5, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bicarbonate de soude : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 6, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : NaHCO3 ou CHNaO3 7, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9nocarbonate%20de%20sodium
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicarbonato de sodio
1, record 5, Spanish, bicarbonato%20de%20sodio
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: NaHCO3 o CHNaO3 2, record 5, Spanish, - bicarbonato%20de%20sodio
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- physiologic saline
1, record 6, English, physiologic%20saline
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- physiologic salt solution 2, record 6, English, physiologic%20salt%20solution
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aqueous isotonic solution of sodium chloride that is used for the temporary storage of cell and cell constituents. 1, record 6, English, - physiologic%20saline
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soluté physiologique
1, record 6, French, solut%C3%A9%20physiologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution isotonique dans laquelle entre presque toujours du chlorure de sodium et parfois du bicarbonate de sodium ou du glucose. Elle est employée après stérilisation, en injections sous-cutanées, intraveineuses ou rectales. 1, record 6, French, - solut%C3%A9%20physiologique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme soluté physiologique remplace (Codex, 1926) celui de sérum artificiel ou physiologique. 1, record 6, French, - solut%C3%A9%20physiologique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- masa harina
1, record 7, English, masa%20harina
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of corn flour made from sun dried posole that has been prepared with lime or wood-ash lye water. 2, record 7, English, - masa%20harina
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Masa harina is ... used to make tortillas, tamales, and other Mexican dishes. 3, record 7, English, - masa%20harina
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masa harina
1, record 7, French, masa%20harina
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] farine de maïs [...] préparée avec des grains de maïs blancs qui sont séchés au soleil ou sur le feu [pour être] ensuite cuits à l’eau additionné de chaux [...] 2, record 7, French, - masa%20harina
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gros gruaux de maïs(hominy) proviennent d’une variété dure de maïs [...] qui est séché sur l'épi et égrené pour ensuite être mis à tremper dans une solution de bicarbonate de sodium, de chaux ou de cendre de bois, ce qui ramollit et fait gonfler son enveloppe. Le grain est ensuite débarrassé de son enveloppe puis dégermé par un processus de friction. L'intérieur du grain est ensuite séché; il ressemble alors à du maïs à éclater mais à la texture plus molle. Souvent disponible en conserve, ce maïs est aussi séché ou cuit. [...] La farine masa harina est moulue à partir de ces grains et sert à confectionner les tortillas notamment 3, record 7, French, - masa%20harina
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-07-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hyperchloremic acidosis
1, record 8, English, hyperchloremic%20acidosis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metabolic acidosis accompanied by elevated plasma chloride. 1, record 8, English, - hyperchloremic%20acidosis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- acidose hyperchlorémique
1, record 8, French, acidose%20hyperchlor%C3%A9mique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acidose métabolique avec trou anionique normal. 1, record 8, French, - acidose%20hyperchlor%C3%A9mique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acidose hyperchlorémique est une conséquence de la rétention nette d’HCl [chlore] ou d’un équivalent métabolique(par exemple, le chlorure d’ammonium et les sels chlorés d’amino-acides) ou une perte de bicarbonate de sodium ou son équivalent métabolique(excrétion de sel ou d’anion organique en excès proportionnel de chlore). 1, record 8, French, - acidose%20hyperchlor%C3%A9mique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- decomposer
1, record 9, English, decomposer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the process of soda base recovery, a part of a reactor that splits bicarbonate into Na2CO3 and CO2. 1, record 9, English, - decomposer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- décomposeur
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9composeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le procédé de récupération du carbonate de sodium, chambre où s’effectue la dissociation du bicarbonate en Na2CO3 et CO2. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9composeur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent et définition fondés sur le modèle de «décomposeur», apparaissant dans Le dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications (code : DCHIM), 1978, p. 324. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9composeur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- crude gypsum
1, record 10, English, crude%20gypsum
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To obtain an increase of one French degree, 16.8 mg sodium bicarbonate and 13.6 mg calcium sulphate must be used. The latter may consist of finely crushed crude gypsum brought into contact with water to prepare a saturated solution ... 1, record 10, English, - crude%20gypsum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pierre à plâtre crue
1, record 10, French, pierre%20%C3%A0%20pl%C3%A2tre%20crue
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour enrichir de 1 degré français il faut employer 16. 8 mg de bicarbonate de sodium et 13. 6 mg de sulfate de calcium. Pour ce dernier on peut utiliser de la pierre à plâtre cure, finement broyée, que l'on met en contact avec de l'eau afin de préparer une solution saturée [...] 1, record 10, French, - pierre%20%C3%A0%20pl%C3%A2tre%20crue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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