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UTILISATION NICOTINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nicotine use disorder
1, record 1, English, nicotine%20use%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NUD 2, record 1, English, NUD
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nicotine addiction 3, record 1, English, nicotine%20addiction
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The category "nicotine use disorder" is more general than "tobacco use disorder," since nicotine can also be absorbed through tobacco-free products. 4, record 1, English, - nicotine%20use%20disorder
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nicotine addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 4, record 1, English, - nicotine%20use%20disorder
Record 1, Key term(s)
- addiction to nicotine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à l'utilisation de nicotine
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble lié à l’usage de nicotine 2, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble lié à la consommation de nicotine 3, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20consommation%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- trouble de l’usage de la nicotine 4, record 1, French, trouble%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20de%20la%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- addiction à la nicotine 4, record 1, French, addiction%20%C3%A0%20la%20nicotine
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La catégorie «trouble lié à l'utilisation de nicotine» est plus générale que la catégorie «trouble lié à l'utilisation du tabac», étant donné que la nicotine peut aussi être consommée dans des produits sans tabac. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20nicotine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction à la nicotine : Au Québec, l’anglicisme «addiction» est à éviter, mais il est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. En outre, il est parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27utilisation%20de%20nicotine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nicotine use
1, record 2, English, nicotine%20use
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nicotine abuse 2, record 2, English, nicotine%20abuse
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nicotine use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide, and most of those who attempt to quit will relapse. While electronic cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) were presented as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes and promoted as devices to help traditional tobacco smokers reduce or quit smoking, they have instead contributed to increasing nicotine use among youths. 3, record 2, English, - nicotine%20use
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nicotine use: The word "use" has been suggested to replace the word "abuse." In some contexts, it might be necessary to qualify it to distinguish between different types of use (for example, "harmful use," "hazardous use," "problematic use" or "risky use"). In this case and depending on the context, the reason for the chosen qualifiers should be explained, and the different designations clearly defined. However, some people prefer to avoid qualifying the word "use" as they see this as stigmatizing. 4, record 2, English, - nicotine%20use
Record 2, Key term(s)
- use of nicotine
- abuse of nicotine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consommation de nicotine
1, record 2, French, consommation%20de%20nicotine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- usage de nicotine 2, record 2, French, usage%20de%20nicotine
correct, masculine noun
- utilisation de nicotine 3, record 2, French, utilisation%20de%20nicotine
correct, feminine noun
- abus de nicotine 4, record 2, French, abus%20de%20nicotine
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consommation de nicotine; usage de nicotine; utilisation de nicotine : Les mots «utilisation», «usage» et «consommation» ont été proposés pour remplacer le mot «abus». Dans certains contextes, il peut être nécessaire de les qualifier(par exemple «utilisation nocive», «usage à risque» ou «utilisation problématique») pour distinguer différents types d’utilisation. Dans ce cas, selon le contexte, le choix de qualificatif doit être expliqué et les désignations choisies, clairement définies. Toutefois, certaines personnes préfèrent ne pas qualifier les mots «utilisation», «usage» ou «consommation», ce qu'elles considèrent comme stigmatisant. 5, record 2, French, - consommation%20de%20nicotine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Tobacco Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tobacco dust
1, record 3, English, tobacco%20dust
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combination of nicotine from the tobacco and oxygen depletion resulting from the decomposition of the plant acts to poison and suffocate unwanted fish, fish parasites, and possibly bacteria. … The tobacco dust also serves as a direct fertilizer and accelerates the fertilizing action of rice straw, rice bran, and other plant materials. 2, record 3, English, - tobacco%20dust
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Industrie du tabac
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tabac en poudre
1, record 3, French, tabac%20en%20poudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poudre de tabac 2, record 3, French, poudre%20de%20tabac
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] l'utilisation de la cendre et de la poudre de tabac(la nicotine est recommandée en agriculture biologique) pour la lutte contre les chenilles […] 2, record 3, French, - tabac%20en%20poudre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Industria tabacalera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tabaco en polvo
1, record 3, Spanish, tabaco%20en%20polvo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- polvo de tabaco 2, record 3, Spanish, polvo%20de%20tabaco
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abono para rosales: tierra de hoja molida, abono de borrego, tabaco en polvo, nutrimentos balanceados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tabaco%20en%20polvo
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