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PEG [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- record of performance
1, record 1, English, record%20of%20performance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ROP 2, record 1, English, ROP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- performance testing 3, record 1, English, performance%20testing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the genetic evaluation of farm animals. 4, record 1, English, - record%20of%20performance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- record of performance program
- record of performance programme
- ROP program
- ROP programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôle des aptitudes
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20aptitudes
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrôle d'aptitudes 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27aptitudes
correct
- contrôle des performances 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20performances
correct
- contrôle de performances 3, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20performances
correct, masculine noun
- programme d'évaluation génétique 2, record 1, French, programme%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct
- PEG 2, record 1, French, PEG
correct
- PEG 2, record 1, French, PEG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les contrôles de performances sont constitués par l'ensemble des méthodes qui permettent de déterminer les performances d'un animal. [...] Les principaux contrôles de performances sont le contrôle de croissance et le contrôle laitier, mais il en existe beaucoup d'autres (contrôle des qualités d'élevage ou de reproduction, contrôle de la production d'œufs, etc.). 3, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20aptitudes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PEG : désignation adoptée à Agriculture Canada pour les contrôles d'aptitude bovins de boucherie, porcs et moutons. 2, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20aptitudes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)
1, record 2, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethylene%29
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl) 1, record 2, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation
- PEG 1, record 2, English, PEG
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha; omega: These words must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letters. 2, record 2, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethylene%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthylène)
1, record 2, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) 1, record 2, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- PEG 1, record 2, French, PEG
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha; oméga : Ces mots s'écrivent en italique ou doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante. 2, record 2, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les PEG sont dotés d'un chiffre qui les différencie, PEG-7 par exemple. «PEG» est aussi l'abréviation française correspondant à «poly(éthylèneglycol)». 1, record 2, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 3, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- poly(ethylene glycol) 1, record 3, English, poly%28ethylene%20glycol%29
correct, see observation
- alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl) 2, record 3, English, alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%2D1%2C%202%2Dethanediyl%29
see observation, obsolete
- ethoxylated 1,2-ethanediol 3, record 3, English, ethoxylated%201%2C2%2Dethanediol
correct
- polyether glycol 4, record 3, English, polyether%20glycol
correct
- polyetherglycol 1, record 3, English, polyetherglycol
- polyethylene glycol 5, record 3, English, polyethylene%20glycol
correct
- PEG 6, record 3, English, PEG
correct
- PEG 6, record 3, English, PEG
- polyoxyethylene 7, record 3, English, polyoxyethylene
correct
- polyoxyethylene ether 3, record 3, English, polyoxyethylene%20ether
correct
- polyethyleneglycol 8, record 3, English, polyethyleneglycol
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a family of condensation polymers of ethylene glycol with a high molecular weight that can be liquid or waxlike in consistency, are soluble in water and in many organic solvents and are used in detergents, in metal and rubber processing as well as additives to foods and animal feed, bases for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, binders, emulsifiers, humectants, laboratory reagents, mold lubricants, ointments, plasticizers, polishes, softeners and solvents. 8, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethylene oxide are polymers of ethylene oxide. Polyethylene glycol refers to the polymer with molecular weight less than 50,000, while polyethylene oxide is used for higher molecular weights. Polyethylene glycol is a polyether. 9, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized. 1, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl): 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. 1, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poly(ethylene glycol): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for polymer name. 1, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with "polyglycol." 8, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 8, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
In the chemical formula the subscripted "n" must be italicized. 8, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 3, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poly(éthylèneglycol) 1, record 3, French, poly%28%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-éthanediyl) 1, record 3, French, alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%2D1%2C2%2D%C3%A9thanediyl%29
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,2-éthanediol éthoxylé 1, record 3, French, 1%2C2%2D%C3%A9thanediol%20%C3%A9thoxyl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- glycol polyéther 1, record 3, French, glycol%20poly%C3%A9ther
correct, masculine noun
- polyétherglycol 1, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9therglycol
correct, masculine noun
- polyéthylèneglycol 2, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- PEG 3, record 3, French, PEG
correct, masculine noun
- PEG 3, record 3, French, PEG
- polyoxyéthylène 4, record 3, French, polyoxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- éther de polyoxyéthylène 5, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20de%20polyoxy%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- polyéthylène glycol 6, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
masculine noun
- polyéthylène-glycol 7, record 3, French, poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dglycol
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique de hauts-polymères utilisés comme agents hygroscopiques pour les produits pharmaceutiques, comme solvants, dans la fabrication d'agents tensioactifs, de lubrifiants, de plastifiants et de produits cosmétiques. 8, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) : 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. 1, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
poly(éthylèneglycol) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) comme nom de polymère. 1, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 7, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Dans la formule chimique, la lettre «n» en indice s'écrit en italique. 7, record 3, French, - alpha%2Dhydro%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- macrogol
1, record 3, Spanish, macrogol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PEG 1, record 3, Spanish, PEG
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- polietilenglicol 2, record 3, Spanish, polietilenglicol
correct, masculine noun
- polietilenoglicol 3, record 3, Spanish, polietilenoglicol
masculine noun
- polioxietileno 4, record 3, Spanish, polioxietileno
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
macrogol: Término recomendado en el Diccionario crítico de dudas inglés-español de medicina, de Fernando A. Navarro. 5, record 3, Spanish, - macrogol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: H-(OCH2CH2)n-OH 6, record 3, Spanish, - macrogol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En la fórmula química, la "n" que figura en subíndice debe escribirse en itálica. 5, record 3, Spanish, - macrogol
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- international investment position 1, record 4, English, international%20investment%20position
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The more detailed data envisaged for a quarterly and annual balance of payments (and for an annual statement of the international investment position (IIP) will be compatible with the IMF's (International Monetary Fund) standard components. 1, record 4, English, - international%20investment%20position
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- position extérieure globale
1, record 4, French, position%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20globale
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les données plus détaillées prévues pour l'établissement d'une balance des paiements trimestrielle et annuelle ainsi que pour un état annuel de la position extérieure (PE) seront harmonisées avec les composantes standard du FMI (Fond monétaire international). 1, record 4, French, - position%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20globale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Overall Economic Perspective to the Year 2000 1, record 5, English, Overall%20Economic%20Perspective%20to%20the%20Year%202000
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Perspective économique générale jusqu'en l'an 2000
1, record 5, French, Perspective%20%C3%A9conomique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20jusqu%27en%20l%27an%202000
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PEG 1, record 5, French, PEG
feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Perspectiva económica general hasta el año 2000
1, record 5, Spanish, Perspectiva%20econ%C3%B3mica%20general%20hasta%20el%20a%C3%B1o%202000
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Partnership for Equitable Growth 1, record 6, English, Partnership%20for%20Equitable%20Growth
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Partenariat pour une croissance équitable
1, record 6, French, Partenariat%20pour%20une%20croissance%20%C3%A9quitable
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PEG 1, record 6, French, PEG
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Record of Performance 1, record 7, English, Record%20of%20Performance
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'évaluation génétique
1, record 7, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PEG 1, record 7, French, PEG
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Petrochemical Energy Group
1, record 8, English, Petrochemical%20Energy%20Group
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PEG 1, record 8, English, PEG
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Petrochemical Energy Group
1, record 8, French, Petrochemical%20Energy%20Group
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PEG 1, record 8, French, PEG
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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