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MILLIMETRE MERCURE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- millimetre of mercury
1, record 1, English, millimetre%20of%20mercury
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- mm Hg 2, record 1, English, mm%20Hg
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- millimeter of mercury 3, record 1, English, millimeter%20of%20mercury
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of pressure equal to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 millimeter high at sea level and at temperature of 0 °C (32 °F). 4, record 1, English, - millimetre%20of%20mercury
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The abbreviation mm Hg stands for millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg). It is a common unit of measurement for the pressure exerted by gases such as air. Normal atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg. 5, record 1, English, - millimetre%20of%20mercury
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- millimètre de mercure
1, record 1, French, millim%C3%A8tre%20de%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- mm Hg 2, record 1, French, mm%20Hg
correct, masculine noun
- mm d’Hg 3, record 1, French, mm%20d%26rsquo%3BHg
correct, masculine noun
- mm de Hg 4, record 1, French, mm%20de%20Hg
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de pression (1 333 baryes). 5, record 1, French, - millim%C3%A8tre%20de%20mercure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pression atmosphérique est mesurée en pascals(unité du système international). Nous avons coutume, par simplicité de lecture, à utiliser un multiple de cette unité : l'hectopascal(hPa). La pression standard est PO=101325 Pa soit 1013, 25 hPa. Le pascal correspond au millibar autrefois employé. Il existe, en outre d’autres unités de mesure de la pression : le millimètre de mercure(mm Hg), l'atmosphère(atm), le pouce de mercure(in Hg). 6, record 1, French, - millim%C3%A8tre%20de%20mercure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le millimètre de mercure : 776 mm de Hg=1, 013. 105 Pa. 4, record 1, French, - millim%C3%A8tre%20de%20mercure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- milímetro de mercurio
1, record 1, Spanish, mil%C3%ADmetro%20de%20mercurio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- mmHg 2, record 1, Spanish, mmHg
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de presión [casi] igual a 1 torriceli. 3, record 1, Spanish, - mil%C3%ADmetro%20de%20mercurio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un símbolo […] es una representación gráfica generalmente del ámbito científico con validez internacional: unidades básicas y derivadas del sistema internacional (kg, m, s), elementos químicos (S, de azufre; K, de potasio, o N, de nitrógeno), operaciones matemáticas (+, %), unidades monetarias ($, €), etcétera. Como se ve, a diferencia de las abreviaturas, que son siempre acortamientos gráficos de la palabra que desarrollan (tel., de teléfono), los símbolos son invariables en plural y no llevan punto abreviativo. 4, record 1, Spanish, - mil%C3%ADmetro%20de%20mercurio
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-06-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mercury
1, record 2, English, mercury
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- elemental mercury 2, record 2, English, elemental%20mercury
correct
- hydrargyrum 3, record 2, English, hydrargyrum
obsolete
- quicksilver 4, record 2, English, quicksilver
correct
- quick silver 5, record 2, English, quick%20silver
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A silver-white, brilliant metallic element which bears the symbol Hg (for "hydrargyrum"), is found native (relatively rare) but is more commonly obtained by sublimation from cinnabar, its most important ore, is liquid at ordinary temperatures (in the 0-100°C range), bears the atomic number 80, the atomic weight 200.52, melts at -38.9°C, boils at 356.6°C, and has a density of 13.550 kg/m-3. 6, record 2, English, - mercury
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By the alchemists it was represented by the same sign as the planet Mercury ... 7, record 2, English, - mercury
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: NA 2809; NCI-C60399; RCRA waste number U151; UN 2980. 6, record 2, English, - mercury
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mercury: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 6, record 2, English, - mercury
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Colloidal, metallic mercury. 6, record 2, English, - mercury
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mercure
1, record 2, French, mercure
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mercure élémentaire 2, record 2, French, mercure%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, masculine noun
- hydrargyre 3, record 2, French, hydrargyre
masculine noun, obsolete
- vif-argent 3, record 2, French, vif%2Dargent
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chimique métallique d’un blanc argenté, de symbole Hg, de numéro atomique 80, de masse atomique 200,59, de masse volumique 13,6 g/cm³, extrait du cinabre, qui se présente à l’état liquide à la température normale, dont la température de fusion est de 38,87 °C et la température d’ébullition de 356,58 °C. 4, record 2, French, - mercure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] mercure (Hg) [est] un métal qui a la propriété de rester liquide à la température de la pièce. Puisque c’est un métal, il est dense et de là vient son utilité pour mesurer la pression barométrique. Le liquide est inséré dans un tube d’environ 40" de haut avec un petit réservoir. La hauteur de colonne de mercure correspond à la pression barométrique (34 pouces de mercure). 5, record 2, French, - mercure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La pression atmosphérique peut être libellée en millimètre de mercure(mm Hg) ou en unité de pression millibar(mb) ou encore en hectoPascal(hPa) [...] 6, record 2, French, - mercure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Système à vide classique (vide 10-6 mm Hg). 7, record 2, French, - mercure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mercure : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 2, French, - mercure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mercurio
1, record 2, Spanish, mercurio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elemento metálico de número atómico 80. Líquido argénteo muy pesado. Soluble en ácido sulfúrico. Insoluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Los compuestos de mercurio son tóxicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - mercurio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Meteorology
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hectopascal
1, record 3, English, hectopascal
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- hPa 2, record 3, English, hPa
correct, see observation, officially approved
- HP 3, record 3, English, HP
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- millibar 4, record 3, English, millibar
correct, see observation, obsolete
- mb 4, record 3, English, mb
correct, see observation, obsolete
- mbar 5, record 3, English, mbar
obsolete
- mb 4, record 3, English, mb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
hectopascal: Unit of pressure in the SI system, equal to 102 Pa. 6, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atmospheric pressure is measured in two units, hectopascals (hPa) and inches of mercury (Hg). The hectopascal is the international unit of measure for atmospheric pressure and inches of mercury are used in the U.S. for aviation purposes. 7, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the U.S., air pressure at the surface is reported in inches of mercury while air pressure aloft is reported in millibars, also known as hectopascals (hPa). Scientists, however, generally use pressures in hectopascals. In the rest of the world, measurements are usually given in hectopascals although you will sometimes see them in centimeters of mercury, especially on older barometers. The term "hectopascals" is replacing the term "millibars." 8, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A millibar is 1000 dynes per square centimeter, or 100 pascal (Pa). Surface pressure averages around 1013 millibars. 9, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The] hectopascal ... is equivalent to one millibar in the CGS system. 6, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hectopascal; hPa: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 10, record 3, English, - hectopascal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Météorologie
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hectopascal
1, record 3, French, hectopascal
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- hPa 2, record 3, French, hPa
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- millibar 3, record 3, French, millibar
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete, officially approved
- mb 4, record 3, French, mb
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete, officially approved
- mbar 5, record 3, French, mbar
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- mb 4, record 3, French, mb
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure de la pression atmosphérique (symb. : hPa), valant cent pascals (et équivalant au millibar). 6, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité légale de mesure de la pression, dans le système international, est le PASCAL(N/m²) ainsi que ses multiples et sous-multiples. [...] Une unité souvent employée est le millibar, sous-multiple du bar(système MTS), ainsi que le torr ou millimètre de mercure, unité ancienne rencontrée. Les météorologistes sont passés du millibar à l'hectopascal. 1 torr(mm Hg)=133 Pa; 1 mbar=100 Pa=1 hPa. 7, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
millibar : Ancienne unité de pression [atmosphérique] valant un millième de bar, remplacée [officiellement depuis 1986] par l’hectopascal. 8, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un millibar (mbar) vaut 10-3 bar, soit 10³, soit 0,750062 mm de mercure normal. 9, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L’hectopascal [...] est l’équivalent d’un millibar dans le système CGS. 10, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
millibar, mb : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 11, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
hectopascal; hPa : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 12, record 3, French, - hectopascal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Meteorología
- Transporte aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hectopascal
1, record 3, Spanish, hectopascal
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- hPa 2, record 3, Spanish, hPa
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de presión del sistema SI, igual a 102 Pa. 3, record 3, Spanish, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hectopascal: Equivale a un milibar en el sistema CGS. 3, record 3, Spanish, - hectopascal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hectopascal; hPa: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 3, Spanish, - hectopascal
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