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CHIMISTE PETROLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- petroleum chemist
1, record 1, English, petroleum%20chemist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to [one scientist], the oil will have two main effects on marine life: first, it will blanket mud flats where it kills everything and destroys feeding grounds for birds; and second, it will cut out light and so prevent the growth of phyto-planktons. ... Another scientist, a petroleum chemist ... was even more pessimistic in his analysis. 2, record 1, English, - petroleum%20chemist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chimiste spécialiste du pétrole
1, record 1, French, chimiste%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chimiste du pétrole 2, record 1, French, chimiste%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- petroleum chemist
1, record 2, English, petroleum%20chemist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chimiste spécialiste du pétrole
1, record 2, French, chimiste%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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