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BIOXYDE AZOTE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nitrogen dioxide
1, record 1, English, nitrogen%20dioxide
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nitrogen(IV) oxide 2, record 1, English, nitrogen%28IV%29%20oxide
correct
- nitrogen (IV) oxide 2, record 1, English, nitrogen%20%28IV%29%20oxide
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a red to brown gas above 21.1°C, a brown liquid below 21.1°C, a colourless solid at approximately -11°C, is derived by oxidation of nitric acid, constitutes an intermediate stage in the oxidation of ammonia to nitric acid, and is used in the production of nitric acid, as a nitrating agent, an oxidizing agent, a catalyst, an oxidizer for rocket fuels and a polymerization inhibitor for acrylates. 3, record 1, English, - nitrogen%20dioxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pressurized liquid is ... dinitrogen tetraoxide because of admixture of N2O4 with NO2 ... 4, record 1, English, - nitrogen%20dioxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nitrogen dioxide: 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). 3, record 1, English, - nitrogen%20dioxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: NO2 3, record 1, English, - nitrogen%20dioxide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dioxyde d'azote
1, record 1, French, dioxyde%20d%27azote
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- oxyde d'azote(IV) 2, record 1, French, oxyde%20d%27azote%28IV%29
correct, masculine noun
- oxyde d'azote (IV) 2, record 1, French, oxyde%20d%27azote%20%28IV%29
avoid, masculine noun
- bioxyde d'azote 2, record 1, French, bioxyde%20d%27azote
masculine noun, obsolete
- peroxyde d'azote 3, record 1, French, peroxyde%20d%27azote
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oxyde de l'azote que l'on utilise dans la production d'acide nitrique, dans la fabrication d'explosifs, comme agent de blanchiment, comme agent de nitration, comme comburant, et comme agent oxydant. 4, record 1, French, - dioxyde%20d%27azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dioxyde d'azote : 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 1, French, - dioxyde%20d%27azote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : NO2 4, record 1, French, - dioxyde%20d%27azote
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dióxido de nitrógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, di%C3%B3xido%20de%20nitr%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido amarillo o gas rojo pardo. Componente importante de la contaminación del aire producida por los escapes de los automóviles. Muy tóxico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20nitr%C3%B3geno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : NO2 3, record 1, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20nitr%C3%B3geno
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