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GAZ EXPLOSIBLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- explosive substance
1, record 1, English, explosive%20substance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid or liquid substance (or a mixture of substances) which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the surroundings. Included are pyrotechnic substances even when they do not evolve gases. A substance which is not itself an explosive but which can form an explosive atmosphere of gas, vapour or dust is not included. 2, record 1, English, - explosive%20substance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosive substance: term and definition standardized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - explosive%20substance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière explosible
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20explosible
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière(ou mélange de matières) solide ou liquide qui peut elle-même, par réaction chimique, dégager des gaz à une température et une pression et à une vitesse telles qu'il en résulte des dommages aux alentours; les matières pyrotechniques sont incluses dans cette définition même si elles ne dégagent pas de gaz. Une matière qui n’ est pas elle-même une matière explosible mais qui peut former un mélange explosible de gaz, vapeur ou poussière n’ est pas visée par cette définition. 2, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20explosible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière explosible : terme et définition normalisés par l’Organisation d’Aviation Civile Internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20explosible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustancia explosiva
1, record 1, Spanish, sustancia%20explosiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia (o mezcla de sustancias) sólida o líquida que, de manera espontánea y por reacción química, puede desprender gases a una temperatura, presión y velocidad tales que causen daños a cuanto la rodea. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sustancia%20explosiva
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- explosive gas
1, record 2, English, explosive%20gas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some cases, the [hydrolysis] reaction can even cause a fire or explosion or generate a dangerous gas (H2, for example), an explosive gas, a toxic gas or a corrosive gas (HCl). 1, record 2, English, - explosive%20gas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaz explosif
1, record 2, French, gaz%20explosif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gaz explosible 2, record 2, French, gaz%20explosible
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans certaines situations, la réaction [d’hydrolyse] est telle qu’elle peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion ou produire un gaz dangereux, tel le H2, explosif ou corrosif, ou du HCl, un gaz toxique. 1, record 2, French, - gaz%20explosif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
explosible : se dit d’un appareil, d’un engin, d’une matière susceptible d’exploser. 3, record 2, French, - gaz%20explosif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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