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CARACTERISATION SUBSTANCE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Scientific Information
DEF

The description of the molecular composition, structure and weight of a material, including its components, purity information and properties.

OBS

Material characterization is provided as a result of laboratory analyses.

OBS

material characterization: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Information scientifique
DEF

Description de la composition, de la structure et de la masse moléculaire d'une matière, ce qui comprend ses composants, les informations relatives à sa pureté et ses propriétés.

OBS

La caractérisation d'une matière s'effectue par des analyses de laboratoire.

OBS

caractérisation d'une matière; caractérisation d'une substance : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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