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CATHODE [7 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 1, English, cathode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cathode: an item in the "Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - cathode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 1, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cathode : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement électriques et magnétiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - cathode
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
- Electrometallurgy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 2, English, cathode
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- negative electrode 2, record 2, English, negative%20electrode
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electrolysis, the electrode at which positive ions are discharged, negative ions are formed or other reducing reactions, such as the deposition of metal, occur. 3, record 2, English, - cathode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cathode: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - cathode
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
- Électrométallurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 2, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- électrode négative 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20n%C3%A9gative
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En électrolyse, électrode sur laquelle les ions positifs se déchargent, les ions négatifs se forment ou d'autres réactions de réduction, telles que le dépôt d'un métal, se produisent. 3, record 2, French, - cathode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cathode : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - cathode
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrólisis (Electrocinética)
- Electrometalurgia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cátodo
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%A1todo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- electrodo negativo 2, record 2, Spanish, electrodo%20negativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrodo que se halla conectado con el polo negativo de un generador de corriente eléctrica y por el cual sale ésta del circuito. 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%A1todo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 3, English, cathode
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrode at which reduction takes place. 2, record 3, English, - cathode
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cathode inlet. 3, record 3, English, - cathode
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Discharge cathode. 3, record 3, English, - cathode
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Hollow cathode. 3, record 3, English, - cathode
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 3, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction chimique de réduction à l'électrode. 2, record 3, French, - cathode
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 4, English, cathode
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- negative electrode 2, record 4, English, negative%20electrode
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a vacuum tube such as an x-ray tube, the heated electrode from which electrons are ejected. 3, record 4, English, - cathode
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 4, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Électrode généralement en tungstène incandescente et qui émet des électrons dans un tube à rayons X. 2, record 4, French, - cathode
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Radiografía (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cátodo
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1todo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 5, English, cathode
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The negative pole of a source of electric current. 1, record 5, English, - cathode
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
- Appareillage électrique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 5, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Électrode de sortie du courant; pôle négatif d'une source de courant électrique. 1, record 5, French, - cathode
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-05-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 6, English, cathode
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rough flat refinery shape made by electrolytic deposition and normally used for remelting. 2, record 6, English, - cathode
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 6, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme brute plate, obtenue par dépôt électrolytique et normalement utilisée pour la fusion. 2, record 6, French, - cathode
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cathode
1, record 7, English, cathode
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In corrosion processes, usually the metal that is not corroded. 1, record 7, English, - cathode
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cathode
1, record 7, French, cathode
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les phénomènes de corrosion, c'est habituellement le métal non corrodé. 1, record 7, French, - cathode
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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