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MACRO-ELEMENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
- Plant Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- macronutrient
1, record 1, English, macronutrient
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- major nutrient 2, record 1, English, major%20nutrient
correct
- major element 3, record 1, English, major%20element
correct
- macroelement 4, record 1, English, macroelement
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical element (as potassium, calcium, magnesium, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur) of which relatively large quantities are essential to the growth and welfare of a plant. 5, record 1, English, - macronutrient
Record 1, Key term(s)
- macro-nutrient
- macro-element
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
- Biologie végétale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- macro-élément fertilisant
1, record 1, French, macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fertilisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- macronutriment 2, record 1, French, macronutriment
correct, masculine noun
- macro-élément majeur 3, record 1, French, macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%20majeur
correct, masculine noun
- polynutriment 4, record 1, French, polynutriment
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nutriments dont une plante a besoin en plus grande quantité sont appelés macronutriments. 5, record 1, French, - macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fertilisant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- macro-nutriment
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos nutritivos (Ciencias biológicas)
- Biología vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento mayor
1, record 1, Spanish, elemento%20mayor
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
- Hygiene and Health
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- macronutrient
1, record 2, English, macronutrient
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- macro-nutrient 2, record 2, English, macro%2Dnutrient
correct
- primary nutrient 3, record 2, English, primary%20nutrient
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A necessary nutrient required in relatively large amounts (in grams) by the body ... 3, record 2, English, - macronutrient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In nutrition, macronutrients are those nutrient that together provide the vast majority of metabolic energy to an organism. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. Others include alcohol and organic acids. They are distinguished from micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals necessary in small amounts to maintain health but not to provide energy. 4, record 2, English, - macronutrient
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
- Hygiène et santé
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- macronutriment
1, record 2, French, macronutriment
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- macro-élément nutritif 2, record 2, French, macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20%20nutritif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément nutritif [...] dont l’organisme a besoin en assez grandes quantités (grammes). 3, record 2, French, - macronutriment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les trois types de macronutriments sont les glucides, les lipides et les protéines. 4, record 2, French, - macronutriment
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
- Higiene y Salud
- Elementos nutritivos (Ciencias biológicas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- macronutriente
1, record 2, Spanish, macronutriente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nutriente que el organismo necesita en cantidades relativamente grandes (en gramos), como por ejemplo hidratos de carbono, grasas y proteínas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - macronutriente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- macroelement
1, record 3, English, macroelement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ordered set of two or more elements used as one data element with single data use identifier. 2, record 3, English, - macroelement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- macro element
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- macroélément
1, record 3, French, macro%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- macro-rubrique 2, record 3, French, macro%2Drubrique
feminine noun
- macro-élément 2, record 3, French, macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- macrocategoría
1, record 3, Spanish, macrocategor%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo o conjunto ordenado, de elementos de datos, que se tratan como una unidad y que están dotados de un indicativo de uso de dato único. 2, record 3, Spanish, - macrocategor%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- macroelements
1, record 4, English, macroelements
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minerals the daily requirements of which exceed 100 mg: calcium, chlorine, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, potassium. 1, record 4, English, - macroelements
Record 4, Key term(s)
- macroelement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- macro-éléments
1, record 4, French, macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de minéraux dont les besoins quotidiens sont supérieurs à 100 mg : calcium, chlore, magnésium, sodium, phosphore, potassium. 1, record 4, French, - macro%2D%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record 4, Key term(s)
- macro-élément
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dietética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- macroelementos
1, record 4, Spanish, macroelementos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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