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TECHNIQUE DECONTAMINATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clean-up
1, record 1, English, clean%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cleanup 2, record 1, English, cleanup
correct, noun
- cleaning-up 3, record 1, English, cleaning%2Dup
correct, noun
- clean-up operation 4, record 1, English, clean%2Dup%20operation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clean-up; cleaning-up: terms extracted from the “Glossaire de l’environnement” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 1, English, - clean%2Dup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nettoyage
1, record 1, French, nettoyage
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épuration 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9puration
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- assainissement 2, record 1, French, assainissement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dépollution 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pollution
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- décontamination 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9contamination
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- remise en état 3, record 1, French, remise%20en%20%C3%A9tat
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des codes de pratique concernant la prévention de la pollution et précisant les procédures, les méthodes ou les limites de rejet relatives aux ouvrages, entreprises ou activités au cours des divers stades de leur réalisation ou exploitation, notamment en ce qui touche l’emplacement, la conception, la construction, la mise en service, la fermeture, la démolition, le nettoyage et les activités de surveillance. [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l’environnement] 4, record 1, French, - nettoyage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes français ne sont pas des synonymes, mais des équivalents possibles parmi lesquels il faut choisir selon le contexte. «Nettoyage»(d’un sol, des lieux d’un déversement) est le terme le moins technique. «Remise en état» se dit d’une décharge, par exemple. «Épuration» des eaux; «dépollution» des plages; «décontamination» des objets; «assainissement» d’une région, de l'air, etc. 5, record 1, French, - nettoyage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nettoyage; épuration; assainissement; dépollution; décontamination; remise en état : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’environnement» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 5, record 1, French, - nettoyage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operación de depuración
1, record 1, Spanish, operaci%C3%B3n%20de%20depuraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- technical decontamination
1, record 2, English, technical%20decontamination
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decontamination process that involves the use of chemical and physical methods to thoroughly remove contaminants from responders and their equipment. 1, record 2, English, - technical%20decontamination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technical decontamination may also be used on incident victims in non-life-threatening situations. 1, record 2, English, - technical%20decontamination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
technical decontamination: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - technical%20decontamination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décontamination technique
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9contamination%20technique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de décontamination qui comprend l’utilisation de méthodes chimiques ou physiques pour retirer minutieusement les contaminants des intervenants et de leur équipement. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20technique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La décontamination technique peut aussi être effectuée sur des victimes d’incidents qui ne sont pas en danger de mort. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20technique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décontamination technique : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20technique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Water Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermophilic aerobic digestion
1, record 3, English, thermophilic%20aerobic%20digestion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TAD 1, record 3, English, TAD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A composting process which can be used to treat waste food or other organic materials in a liquid slurry or semi-solid form. 1, record 3, English, - thermophilic%20aerobic%20digestion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Feedstock is fed into a digester where air is forced through the material to encourage the growth of aerobic microbes. The process is exothermic and the heat is maintained at thermophilic conditions of between 55-65°C. The retention time of the process is usually between two and five days, as degradation is rapid. Following digestion the digestate is usually dewatered or dried. The output is a bio-fertiliser. 1, record 3, English, - thermophilic%20aerobic%20digestion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation aérobie thermophile
1, record 3, French, stabilisation%20a%C3%A9robie%20thermophile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- sat 2, record 3, French, sat
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- digestion aérobie thermophile 3, record 3, French, digestion%20a%C3%A9robie%20thermophile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stabilisation aérobie thermophile(souvent appelée digestion aérobie thermophile). Cette technique est semblable à celle utilisée pour le compostage de déchets organiques solides. Elle utilise le caractère exothermique des réactions d’oxydation pour accroître la température dans le réacteur; cette montée de température élève la vitesse de réaction et peut, si elle est suffisante, permettre une certaine décontamination de la boue en germes pathogènes. Les systèmes de stabilisation aérobie thermophile travaillent entre 45 et 60°C. 3, record 3, French, - stabilisation%20a%C3%A9robie%20thermophile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Special Threat Assessment Group
1, record 4, English, Special%20Threat%20Assessment%20Group
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- STAG 1, record 4, English, STAG
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, a Special Threat Assessment Group (STAG) was formed in 1976 as an interdepartmental committee to assess, prevent, contain or otherwise assist in the response to terrorist threats and incidents involving the use of nuclear, biological, or chemical agents. Chaired by an official of Health Canada, it is comprised of medical professionals and scientists charged with assessing a threat's credibility, feasibility, magnitude and potential of likely consequences, as well as helping to identiy the medical and physical resources required to respond. In addition, there is a Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Response Team belonging to the Canadian Forces, attached to the NBC School at CFB Borden, Ontario. It is capable of providing on-site advice and technical assistance in isolating, containing, and assessing the hazard; providing any necessary first aid and removal of casualties; collecting and packaging samples for later analysis; and supervising decontamination or clean-up operations. It has conducted a number of exercises and co-operative training with the RCMP and other authorities, and would be activated upon a request from the federal Solicitor General. 1, record 4, English, - Special%20Threat%20Assessment%20Group
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe spécial de l’évaluation de la menace
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20menace
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- G.S.É.M. 1, record 4, French, G%2ES%2E%C3%89%2EM%2E
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un Groupe spécial d’évaluation de la menace(GSEM) a été créé au Canada, en 1976. Ce comité interministériel est chargé d’évaluer les menaces et les attentats terroristes nucléaires, chimiques ou biologiques, de les prévenir, de les contenir ou de prêter assistance de quelque façon que ce soit dans de tels cas. Présidé par un représentant de Santé Canada, ce comité regroupe des professionnels de la santé et des scientifiques dont la tâche consiste à évaluer la crédibilité, la plausibilité, l'ampleur et les conséquences possibles ou probables de la menace ainsi qu'à déterminer les ressources médicales et matérielles nécessaires pour y faire face. De plus, les Forces canadiennes comptent une Équipe d’intervention en cas d’urgence nucléaire, biologique et chimique(NBC) qui est attachée à l'École de guerre nucléaire, biologique et chimique à la BFC Borden, en Ontario. Cette équipe peut donner des conseils et apporter une aide technique sur place en isolant, maîtrisant et évaluant les risques, en donnant les premiers soins et en évacuant les victimes, en recueillant des échantillons et en les emballant en vue d’analyses ultérieures, et en supervisant la décontamination ou les opérations de nettoyage. Cette équipe a fait plusieurs exercices et séances d’entraînement avec la GRC et d’autres organismes, et serait mise en état d’alerte à la demande du Solliciteur général du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Groupe%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20menace
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Groupe d’évaluation des menaces exceptionnelles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decontamination technology
1, record 5, English, decontamination%20technology
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Federal and provincial Ministers of the Environment ... agreed to a $250 million program ... to clean up high-risk "orphan" contaminated sites. This program will provide $200 million for cleanup activities and $50 million for decontamination technology development and demonstration. 1, record 5, English, - decontamination%20technology
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- technique de décontamination
1, record 5, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9contamination
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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