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MFC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- membrane fecal coliform agar
1, record 1, English, membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- m-FCA 2, record 1, English, m%2DFCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- membrane faecal coliform agar 3, record 1, English, membrane%20faecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-fecal coliform agar 4, record 1, English, m%2Dfecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-faecal coliform agar 5, record 1, English, m%2Dfaecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-FC agar 4, record 1, English, m%2DFC%20agar
correct
- mFC agar 6, record 1, English, mFC%20agar
correct
- fecal coliform agar 7, record 1, English, fecal%20coliform%20agar
- FC agar 7, record 1, English, FC%20agar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
M-FC Agar is used for the detection of faecal coliforms by the membrane filtration technique. 3, record 1, English, - membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Membrane filtration is the method of choice for the analysis of fecal coliforms in water. Samples to be tested are passed through a filter of particular pore size (generally 0.45 micrometre). The microorganisms present in the water remain on the filter surface. When the filter is placed in a sterile Petri dish and saturated with an appropriate medium, growth of the desired organisms is encouraged, while that of other organisms is suppressed. ... A 100 ml volume of a water sample is drawn through a membrane filter (0.45 µm pore size) through the use of a vacuum pump. The filter is placed on a Petri dish containing M-FC agar and incubated for 24 hours at 44.5 °C (112.1 degrees F). This elevated temperature heat shocks non-fecal bacteria and suppresses their growth. 9, record 1, English, - membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mFCA
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gélose pour détection de coliformes fécaux par filtration sur membrane
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gélose CF sur membrane 1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9lose%20CF%20sur%20membrane%20
proposal, feminine noun
- gélose m-FC 2, record 1, French, g%C3%A9lose%20m%2DFC
see observation, feminine noun
- milieu gélosé m-FC 3, record 1, French, milieu%20g%C3%A9los%C3%A9%20m%2DFC
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «coliformes fécaux« ou «coliformes thermotolérants» [désigne] toutes les espèces bactériennes faisant partie de la famille des Enterobacteriaceae qui sont aérobies ou anaérobies facultatives, à Gram négatif, asporulées, en forme de bâtonnet et produisant des colonies bleues en moins de 24 heures à 44,5 °C sur une gélose m-FC contenant du lactose. L’espèce caractéristique et principale des coliformes fécaux est Escherichia coli, mais d’autres souches de coliformes, telles Citrobacter spp, Enterobacter spp et Klebsiella spp, peuvent aussi se reproduire dans un milieu lactosé à 44,5 °C. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La méthode de filtration sur membrane consiste à recueillir, identifier et dénombrer, à la surface d’une membrane filtrante stérile, les bactéries coliformes d’origine fécale dans un échantillon d’eau. Il s’agit de filtrer à travers une membrane de porosité de 0,45 mm un volume déterminé de l’échantillon, de déposer cette membrane sur un milieu de culture sélectif, la gélose m-FC, et d’incuber cette gélose à 44,5 ± 0,2 °C pendant 24 ± 2 heures. Dans ces conditions, les coliformes fécaux forment des colonies bleues, permettant ainsi de les énumérer et de les identifier de façon présomptive. La présence de coliformes fécaux est confirmée ensuite par une réaction positive au test de l’ONPG [test d’utilisation de o-nitrophényl-β-D-galactopyranoside ou de présence de l’enzyme β-galactosidase] et une réaction négative à l’épreuve de la cytochrome-oxydase. Une confirmation spécifique de E. coli demande aussi une réaction positive de l’épreuve du MUG [test d’utilisation de 4-méthylumbelliféryl-β-D-glucuronide]. La présence de sels biliaires dans le milieu m-FC inhibe la croissance de la majorité des organismes à Gram positif et les micro-organismes sporulants alors que le sel de sodium de l’acide rosolique inhibe la croissance d’une variété de bactéries non coliformes. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gélose m-FC; milieu gélosé m-FC : L’abréviation anglaise «m-fc» dans ces termes signifie «membrane faecal coliform», c’est-à-dire «coliformes fécaux sur membrane». 1, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gélose mFC
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan
1, record 2, English, Municipal%20Financing%20Corporation%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MFC 2, record 2, English, MFC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan (MFC) was established in 1969 under the authority of The Municipal Financing Corporation Act. The purposes of MFC is to assist in making capital funds available for the financing of sewer and water, school, hospital, and other essential construction and local improvement projects by municipalities, school divisions and health districts. 2, record 2, English, - Municipal%20Financing%20Corporation%20of%20Saskatchewan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Municipal Financing Corporation of Saskatchewan
1, record 2, French, Municipal%20Financing%20Corporation%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MFC 2, record 2, French, MFC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement il n’y a pas d’équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l’Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 3, record 2, French, - Municipal%20Financing%20Corporation%20of%20Saskatchewan
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Société de financement municipal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- basic biology 1, record 3, English, basic%20biology
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biologie fondamentale
1, record 3, French, biologie%20fondamentale
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Déclaration relative aux installation de recherche en microgravité pour Columbus(MFC). 1, record 3, French, - biologie%20fondamentale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fluid science laboratory
1, record 4, English, fluid%20science%20laboratory
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FSL 2, record 4, English, FSL
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL) is a multi-user research capability to study dynamic phenomena of fluid media in the absence of gravitational forces. FSL occupies one ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. For facility users, the most significant FSL element is the Facility Core Element that houses the central experiment module, the optical diagnostics module and the standardised Experiment Containers (ECs). ... The FSL can be operated in fully automatic or semi-automatic modes by the flight crew, or in a remote-control mode from the ground (telescience). 3, record 4, English, - fluid%20science%20laboratory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluid science laboratory; FSL: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 4, English, - fluid%20science%20laboratory
Record 4, Key term(s)
- fluid science lab
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire sur la science des fluides
1, record 4, French, laboratoire%20sur%20la%20science%20des%20fluides
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FSL 2, record 4, French, FSL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire de sciences des fluides 3, record 4, French, laboratoire%20de%20sciences%20des%20fluides
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire FSL 4, record 4, French, laboratoire%20FSL
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «Fluid Science Laboratory»(FSL), équipement modulaire pour l'étude des fluides en microgravité [...], peut être commandé par les astronautes, ou de la Terre, grâce à la téléscience. Ajouté au «Materials Science Laboratory», le [FSL fait] partie du programme «Microgravity Facilities for Columbus»(MFC) de l'ESA. 5, record 4, French, - laboratoire%20sur%20la%20science%20des%20fluides
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laboratoire sur la science des fluides; FSL : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 4, French, - laboratoire%20sur%20la%20science%20des%20fluides
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Farmers Council
1, record 5, English, Atlantic%20Farmers%20Council
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Maritime Farmers' Council 2, record 5, English, Maritime%20Farmers%27%20Council
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Maritime Farmers' Council is a regional co-ordinating organization representing the three maritime Federations of Agriculture (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) plus Co-op Atlantic ( a feed manufacturing wholesaling co-operative organization). Its purpose is to co-ordinate those activities which are regional in scope, and to formulate policies representative of its member-organizations so as to make their views known to outside organizations and agencies. It also serves an educational role, planning workshops and co-ordinating conferences to deal with current issues. The Council serves as a resource used to develop agricultural policies within the Maritime region. The Council's operations are funded by its four member-organizations. 3, record 5, English, - Atlantic%20Farmers%20Council
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Atlantic Farmers Council
1, record 5, French, Atlantic%20Farmers%20Council
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Maritime Farmers’ Council 2, record 5, French, Maritime%20Farmers%26rsquo%3B%20Council
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Maritime Farmers’ Council est un organisme de coordination régional qui représente les trois fédérations agricoles des provinces maritimes(Nouveau-Brunswick, Nouvelle-Écosse et Île-du-Prince-Edouard) et Co-op Atlantic(coopérative spécialisée dans la production et la vente en gros d’aliments du bétail). Cet organisme a pour mission de coordonner l'activité à caractère plus spécialement régional et d’agir comme porte-parole auprès des autres associations et organismes en formulant des politiques fidèles aux préoccupations de ses membres. Le MFC a aussi une fonction éducative puisqu'il prépare des ateliers et organise des conférences sur des sujets d’actualité. Il sert également d’organisme-ressource dans l'élaboration de politiques agricoles pour la région des Maritimes. Les quatre organisations qui en sont membres en financent les opérations. 3, record 5, French, - Atlantic%20Farmers%20Council
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mouvement des femmes chrétiennes
1, record 6, English, Mouvement%20des%20femmes%20chr%C3%A9tiennes
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MFC 2, record 6, English, MFC
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 6, English, - Mouvement%20des%20femmes%20chr%C3%A9tiennes
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mouvement des femmes chrétiennes
1, record 6, French, Mouvement%20des%20femmes%20chr%C3%A9tiennes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MFC 2, record 6, French, MFC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l’organisme. 3, record 6, French, - Mouvement%20des%20femmes%20chr%C3%A9tiennes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Compensatory Financing Facility 1, record 7, English, Compensatory%20Financing%20Facility
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International Monetary Fund. 1, record 7, English, - Compensatory%20Financing%20Facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mécanisme de financement compensatoire 1, record 7, French, M%C3%A9canisme%20de%20financement%20compensatoire
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonds monétaire international. 1, record 7, French, - M%C3%A9canisme%20de%20financement%20compensatoire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio de financiamiento compensatorio
1, record 7, Spanish, Servicio%20de%20financiamiento%20compensatorio
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondo Monetario Internacional. 1, record 7, Spanish, - Servicio%20de%20financiamiento%20compensatorio
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
1, record 8, English, Movimiento%20Familiar%20Cristiano
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MFC 2, record 8, English, MFC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Husbands and wives working together in small groups to improve the quality of family life in the Spanish-speaking communities of the U.S. 1, record 8, English, - Movimiento%20Familiar%20Cristiano
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Movimiento Familiar Cristiano
1, record 8, French, Movimiento%20Familiar%20Cristiano
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MFC 2, record 8, French, MFC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-09-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- communication front end machine
1, record 9, English, communication%20front%20end%20machine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- machine frontale de communication
1, record 9, French, machine%20frontale%20de%20communication
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MFC 1, record 9, French, MFC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-08-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- register tester 1, record 10, English, register%20tester
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Register tester. An instrument which tests registers on Pentaconta and similar exchanges has been developed by Fematic. Register box 403 can simulate calls with MFC and MFP (y-code) as well as dial pulses and DTMF. It can make calls to a prechosen number and record fault statistics automatically. Also marginal tests with regard to frequencies and levels can be carried out. 1, record 10, English, - register%20tester
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- appareil de contrôle d’enregistreur 1, record 10, French, appareil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%26rsquo%3Benregistreur
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appareil de contrôle d’enregistreur. Fematic vient de mettre au point un instrument qui vérifie le fonctionnement des enregistreurs des centraux Pentaconta et autres centraux analogues. Le Register box 403 peut simuler des appels avec système de signalisation multifréquences MFC et MFP(code y) ainsi qu'à impulsions de numérotation et DTMF(multifréquences à double tonalité). Il peut appeler un numéro déterminé et enregistre automatiquement les statistiques de dérangement. Il peut également faire des essais marginaux concernant les fréquences et les niveaux de signalisation. 1, record 10, French, - appareil%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%26rsquo%3Benregistreur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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