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PRODUIT ANTIMOUSSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Pollutants
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antifoaming agent
1, record 1, English, antifoaming%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anti-foaming agent 2, record 1, English, anti%2Dfoaming%20agent
correct, standardized
- foam inhibitor 3, record 1, English, foam%20inhibitor
correct, officially approved
- foam inhibiting agent 4, record 1, English, foam%20inhibiting%20agent
correct
- anti-foam agent 5, record 1, English, anti%2Dfoam%20agent
correct
- antifoam agent 6, record 1, English, antifoam%20agent
correct
- anti-foamer 7, record 1, English, anti%2Dfoamer
standardized
- antifoamer 8, record 1, English, antifoamer
correct
- antifrothing agent 9, record 1, English, antifrothing%20agent
- antifoam 10, record 1, English, antifoam
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additive used in low percentages to retard foaming of liquids, i.e. silicones, [fats, polysilicone] octanol, sulfonated oils. 11, record 1, English, - antifoaming%20agent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antifoaming agents. In the manufacture of certain foods, objectional foaming can often cause production difficulties. Adding a small amount of a foam inhibitor prevents foaming and in some cases assists in filling the container completely. 12, record 1, English, - antifoaming%20agent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-foaming agent; anti-foamer: terms standardized by ISO. 13, record 1, English, - antifoaming%20agent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foam inhibitor: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 13, record 1, English, - antifoaming%20agent
Record 1, Key term(s)
- defrother
- antibubbling agent
- foam preventer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Agents de pollution
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- antimousse
1, record 1, French, antimousse
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- antimoussant 2, record 1, French, antimoussant
correct, masculine noun
- anti-moussant 3, record 1, French, anti%2Dmoussant
correct, masculine noun
- agent antimoussant 4, record 1, French, agent%20antimoussant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- produit antimousse 5, record 1, French, produit%20antimousse
correct, masculine noun
- agent anti-mousse 6, record 1, French, agent%20anti%2Dmousse
correct, masculine noun
- agent antimousse 7, record 1, French, agent%20antimousse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- additif antimousse 8, record 1, French, additif%20antimousse
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise les antimousses dans la cuisson des huiles et des vernis, le broyage des pigments, la préparation de peintures, d’émulsions, l’industrie du latex, les industries alimentaires [...] On emploie aussi les antimousses dans l’opération d’aération des eaux usées. 5, record 1, French, - antimousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le Cours de formation papetière (code CTD-1), on trouvera les termes «antimousse» et «démoussant» sous l’article 10.5. 9, record 1, French, - antimousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antimousse; agent antimoussant : termes normalisés par l’ISO. 9, record 1, French, - antimousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
agent antimoussant : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 9, record 1, French, - antimousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
agent antimousse : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 9, record 1, French, - antimousse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- produit antimoussant
- anti-mousse
- agent anti-moussant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Agentes contaminantes
- Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- antiespumante
1, record 1, Spanish, antiespumante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- desespumante 2, record 1, Spanish, desespumante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que a causa de su baja tensión superficial provoca la destrucción de las burbujas de espuma. 2, record 1, Spanish, - antiespumante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dextran
1, record 2, English, dextran
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- native dextran 2, record 2, English, native%20dextran
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of numerous polysaccharides (C6H10O5)n that yield only glucose on hydrolysis [and are] of very high molecular weight usually obtained by fermentation of sugar with bacteria of the genus Leuconostoc (as L. mesenteroides). 3, record 2, English, - dextran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the brewing industry (antifoaming agent) and in candy. A barley malt substitute. 4, record 2, English, - dextran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It is also used in the production of media for gel filtration chromatography (Sephadex), plasma volume expanders, ion exchangers and flow improvers. It also causes fouling problems and distorts crystal shape, producing long needles, in sugar processing. Dextran is produced commercially by growing Leuconostoc mesenteroides on sucrose-based media. 5, record 2, English, - dextran
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Clinical dextran has been standardized to a low molecular weight (75,000). 6, record 2, English, - dextran
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dextrane
1, record 2, French, dextrane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polysaccharide de haut poids moléculaire, produit par la fermentation du saccharose sous l'action de certaines bactéries(Leuconostoc, Acetobacter, etc.). Employé en brasserie(antimousse) et en confiserie. Substitut du malt d’orge. 2, record 2, French, - dextrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains dextranes servent en confiserie. 3, record 2, French, - dextrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le dextrane de synthèse (dextran) est utilisé dans les transfusions sanguines. Les propriétés physico-chimiques de ce produit s’apparentent au plasma. 4, record 2, French, - dextrane
Record 2, Key term(s)
- dextran
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dextrano
1, record 2, Spanish, dextrano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquiera de los polisacáridos obtenidos por polimerización de isomaltosa mediante enlaces 1->6. 2, record 2, Spanish, - dextrano
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-08-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sorbitan monostearate
1, record 3, English, sorbitan%20monostearate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellowish, wax-like, water-insoluble product used as an emulsifier, an antifoaming agent, a cream substitute, a flavoring agent, etc. 2, record 3, English, - sorbitan%20monostearate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mono-stéarate de sorbitan
1, record 3, French, mono%2Dst%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- monostéarate de sorbitan 2, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
masculine noun
- monostéarate de sorbitane 1, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- monostéarate de sorbitanne 1, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitanne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- monostéarate d’arlitane 3, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20d%26rsquo%3Barlitane
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- monostéarate d’arlitanne 3, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20d%26rsquo%3Barlitanne
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- monostéarate d’anhydrosorbitol 1, record 3, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20d%26rsquo%3Banhydrosorbitol
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique d’aspect cireux, jaunâtre, insoluble dans l'eau. Émulsifiant, antimousse, substitut de la crème de table, aromatisant, etc. 1, record 3, French, - mono%2Dst%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Monostéarate» s’écrit le plus souvent en un seul mot. 3, record 3, French, - mono%2Dst%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «monostéarate de sorbitan» apparaît sous le 960 dans le «Lexique de la chimie alimentaire» (RLFCH). 3, record 3, French, - mono%2Dst%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
D’après le «Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications» (DCHIM, p. 96), «sorbitane» a pour variante «sorbitanne» et pour synonymes «arlitane» et «arlitanne». 3, record 3, French, - mono%2Dst%C3%A9arate%20de%20sorbitan
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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