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GRAPHITE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graphite
1, record 1, English, graphite
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An allotropic form of the element carbon, consisting of graphene layers stacked parallel to each other in a three dimensional, crystalline, long-range order. 1, record 1, English, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adapted from the definition in the IUPAC [International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry] Compendium of Chemical Terminology. 1, record 1, English, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are two allotropic forms with different stacking arrangements: hexagonal and rhombohedral. 1, record 1, English, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
graphite: basic term used in the description of carbon nano-objects. 2, record 1, English, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
graphite: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - graphite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- graphite
1, record 1, French, graphite
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme allotropique du carbone élémentaire, constitué de couches de graphène empilées parallèlement les unes aux autres dans un ordre tridimensionnel cristallin à longue portée. 1, record 1, French, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition adaptée à partir de celle donnée dans l'ouvrage intitulé «Compendium of Chemical Terminology» publié par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA). 2, record 1, French, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe deux formes allotropiques avec des empilements différents : hexagonale et rhomboédrique. 1, record 1, French, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
graphite : terme de base utilisé pour décrire les nano-objets carbonés. 2, record 1, French, - graphite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
graphite : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - graphite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- graphite
1, record 2, English, graphite
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
graphite: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 2, English, - graphite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- graphite
1, record 2, French, graphite
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigment noir velouté. Pigment black 10 - Cl 77 265. Variété cristalline hexagonale du carbone; existe sous forme naturelle et sous forme synthétique. Utilisation : peintures en général. 2, record 2, French, - graphite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
graphite : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - graphite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
graphite : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - graphite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Pigmentos y colores (Artes)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grafito
1, record 2, Spanish, grafito
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede obtenerse sintéticamente por calentamiento del coque a unos 3.000 °C en horno eléctrico. Tacto grasiento, color de negro a gris acero. Riesgo de incendio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - grafito
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- graphite
1, record 3, English, graphite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Form of carbon, used as a lubricant and also to coat some propellant powders. 1, record 3, English, - graphite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graphite
1, record 3, French, graphite
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de carbone, servant de lubrifiant et aussi utilisé pour enduire certaines poudres propulsives. 1, record 3, French, - graphite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
graphite : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 3, French, - graphite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- grafito
1, record 3, Spanish, grafito
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- graphite
1, record 4, English, graphite
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- plumbago 2, record 4, English, plumbago
correct
- black lead 3, record 4, English, black%20lead
correct, obsolete
- pot lead 4, record 4, English, pot%20lead
correct, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hexagonal mineral, a naturally occurring crystalline form of carbon dimorphous with diamond. 5, record 4, English, - graphite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Graphite conducts electricity well, and is soft and unctuous, immune to most acids, and extremely refractory. It is used in lead pencils, paints and crucibles, as a lubricant and an electrode, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors. 5, record 4, English, - graphite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Graphite] is opaque, lustrous, greasy to the touch, and iron black to steel gray in color; it occurs as crystals or as flakes, scales, laminae, or grains in veins or bedded masses or as disseminations in metamorphic rocks. 5, record 4, English, - graphite
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- graphite
1, record 4, French, graphite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mine de plomb 2, record 4, French, mine%20de%20plomb
correct, feminine noun
- plombagine 3, record 4, French, plombagine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de carbone cristallisé en lamelles hexagonales. 4, record 4, French, - graphite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le graphite est un minéral gris-noir, présentant l'éclat métallique. De densité 2,2, il est friable et laisse une trace sur le papier; il est gras et tendre au toucher. Il est bon conducteur de la chaleur et de l'électricité. 4, record 4, French, - graphite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- grafito
1, record 4, Spanish, grafito
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- plombagina 2, record 4, Spanish, plombagina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma alotrópica del carbono, que cristaliza en el sistema hexagonal; es un mineral negruzco, de brillo metálico, blando, que mancha los dedos; se debe su formación al metamorfismo de materias carbonadas. 3, record 4, Spanish, - grafito
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El grafito es una de las dos formas cristalinas que puede adoptar el carbono, siendo la otra el diamante. 3, record 4, Spanish, - grafito
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] Tacto grasiento, color de negro a gris claro. Riesgo de incendio. 4, record 4, Spanish, - grafito
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- graphitic carbon
1, record 5, English, graphitic%20carbon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Free carbon in steel or cast iron. 1, record 5, English, - graphitic%20carbon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- graphite
1, record 5, French, graphite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme allotropique du carbone pur cristallisant dans le système hexagonal et que l'on peut rencontrer dans les fontes et certains aciers. 1, record 5, French, - graphite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalurgia general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- grafito
1, record 5, Spanish, grafito
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma alotrópica cristalina del carbono. 1, record 5, Spanish, - grafito
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