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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
DEF

The single monosodium salt of glutamic acid used in food to accentuate flavors.

OBS

MSG: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

sodium glutamate: incomplete name.

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek character or italicized.

OBS

L-: This letter is a small capital.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Accent; Ajinomoto; Glutacyl; Glutavene; RL-50; Vetsin; Zest.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H8NO4·Na or C[subsscript 5]H8NNaO4

Key term(s)
  • a-monosodium glutamate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
DEF

Sel de sodium de l'acide glutamique qui, parce qu'il a la propriété de stimuler les perceptions gustatives, est utilisé dans l'alimentation comme exhausteur de goût.

OBS

GMS : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

glutamate de sodium : nom incomplet.

OBS

alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

L- : Cette lettre est une petite capitale.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H8NO4·Na ou C5H8NNaO4

Key term(s)
  • glutamate a-monosodique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H8NO4·Na o C5H8NNaO4

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Record 2 2005-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Meteorology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
  • Spacecraft
OBS

geostationary satellite: A satellite so placed into orbit above the Earth that it rotates with the Earth and thus remains fixed over the same area.

OBS

Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco.

Key term(s)
  • stationary weather satellite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Quant à la localisation systématique dans l'espace des grandes masses nuageuses, elle est rendue possible par deux types d'équipements : les radars d'observation météorologique et les satellites météorologiques soit à défilement, soit géostationnaires. Par des mesures radiométriques infrarouges les satellites fournissent également des informations précieuses sur la température et par conséquent l'altitude du sommet des masses nuageuses.

OBS

Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
  • Naves espaciales
OBS

Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco.

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Record 5 1990-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Police

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Police
OBS

Source : Plan national de lutte contre le terrorisme, Centre national de coordination de la sécurité.

Spanish

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Record 6 1985-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
OBS

(fr. Def. White Paper 1973, vol. 2, p. 17) (FAF, Nov. 72, p. 38) J. Whyte

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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Record 7 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux

Spanish

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