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MDI [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal defensive measure
1, record 1, English, internal%20defensive%20measure
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IDM 1, record 1, English, IDM
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
internal defensive measures: In defensive cyber operations, measures and activities conducted within one's own cyberspace to ensure freedom of action. 1, record 1, English, - internal%20defensive%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
internal defensive measure; IDM: The plural form of this term (internal defensive measures), abbreviation and plural definiton were officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 1, English, - internal%20defensive%20measure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- internal defensive measures
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure défensive interne
1, record 1, French, mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MDI 1, record 1, French, MDI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
mesures défensives internes : En opérations cybernétiques défensives, mesures prises et activités menées dans son propre cyberespace pour assurer la liberté d'action. 1, record 1, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mesure défensive interne; MDI : Le terme au pluriel (mesures défensives internes), l'abréviation et la définition au pluriel ont été uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 1, French, - mesure%20d%C3%A9fensive%20interne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mesures défensives internes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1,1'-methylenebis(4-isocyanatobenzene)
1, record 2, English, 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bis(1,4-isocyanatophenyl)methane 1, record 2, English, bis%281%2C4%2Disocyanatophenyl%29methane
correct
- bis(4-isocyanatophenyl)methane 1, record 2, English, bis%284%2Disocyanatophenyl%29methane
correct
- bis(p-isocyanatophenyl)methane 1, record 2, English, bis%28p%2Disocyanatophenyl%29methane
correct, see observation
- 4,4-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane 2, record 2, English, 4%2C4%2Ddiisocyanatodiphenylmethane
correct
- diphenylmethane diisocyanate 3, record 2, English, diphenylmethane%20diisocyanate
correct
- 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate 4, record 2, English, 4%2C4%27%2Ddiphenylmethane%20diisocyanate
correct
- diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate 5, record 2, English, diphenylmethane%2D4%2C4%27%2Ddiisocyanate
correct
- methylenebis bis-phenyl isocyanate 5, record 2, English, methylenebis%20bis%2Dphenyl%20isocyanate
correct
- methylenebis(4-isocyanatobenzene) 1, record 2, English, methylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
correct
- methylene bisphenyl diisocyanate 6, record 2, English, methylene%20bisphenyl%20diisocyanate
correct
- methylene bisphenyl isocyanate 1, record 2, English, methylene%20bisphenyl%20isocyanate
correct
- methylene-di-p-phenylene isocyanate 5, record 2, English, methylene%2Ddi%2Dp%2Dphenylene%20isocyanate
correct, see observation
- methylenebis(4-phenyl isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, methylenebis%284%2Dphenyl%20isocyanate%29
correct
- methylenebis(4-phenylene isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, methylenebis%284%2Dphenylene%20isocyanate%29
correct
- methylenebis(p-phenyl isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, methylenebis%28p%2Dphenyl%20isocyanate%29
correct, see observation
- methylenebis(p-phenylene isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, methylenebis%28p%2Dphenylene%20isocyanate%29
correct, see observation
- 4,4'-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, 4%2C4%27%2Dmethylenebis%28phenyl%20isocyanate%29
correct
- p,p'-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, p%2Cp%27%2Dmethylenebis%28phenyl%20isocyanate%29
correct, see observation
- 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate 1, record 2, English, 4%2C4%27%2Dmethylenediphenyl%20diisocyanate
correct
- 4,4'-methylenediphenyl isocyanate 1, record 2, English, 4%2C4%27%2Dmethylenediphenyl%20isocyanate
correct
- methylene di(phenylene isocyanate) 1, record 2, English, methylene%20di%28phenylene%20isocyanate%29
correct
- MDI 7, record 2, English, MDI
see observation
- MDI 7, record 2, English, MDI
- methylenedi-p-phenylene diisocyanate 1, record 2, English, methylenedi%2Dp%2Dphenylene%20diisocyanate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyurethane (or polyisocyanate) resins are produced by the reaction of a diisocyanate with a compound containing at least two active hydrogen atoms, such as diol or diamine. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI), diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) are frequently employed. They are prepared by the reaction of phosgene with the corresponding diamines ... 8, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use: Preparation of polyurethane resin and spandex fibers, bonding rubber to rayon and nylon. 9, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1'-methylenebis(4-isocyanatobenzene): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicatd on the present record. 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following trade names: Caradate 30; Desmodur 44; Hylene M50; Isonate; Nacconate 300; Rubinate 44. 10, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
p-: This prefix must be italicized. 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
MDI: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2(C6H4NCO)2 or C15H10N2O2 10, record 2, English, - 1%2C1%27%2Dmethylenebis%284%2Disocyanatobenzene%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,1’-méthylènebis(4-isocyanatobenzène)
1, record 2, French, 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bis(1,4-isocyanatophényl)méthane 1, record 2, French, bis%281%2C4%2Disocyanatoph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- bis(4-isocyanatophényl)méthane 1, record 2, French, bis%284%2Disocyanatoph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- bis(p-isocyanatophényl)méthane 1, record 2, French, bis%28p%2Disocyanatoph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 4,4-diisocyanatodiphénylméthane 1, record 2, French, 4%2C4%2Ddiisocyanatodiph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- diisocyanate de diphénylméthane 1, record 2, French, diisocyanate%20de%20diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- diisocyanate de 4,4’-diphénylméthane 2, record 2, French, diisocyanate%20de%204%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Ddiph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- MDI 3, record 2, French, MDI
see observation, masculine noun
- MDI 3, record 2, French, MDI
- diisocyanate-4,4’ de diphénylméthane 4, record 2, French, diisocyanate%2D4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%20de%20diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- isocyanate de méthylènebis bis-phényle 1, record 2, French, isocyanate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%20bis%2Dph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(4-isocyanatobenzène) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
correct, masculine noun
- diisocyanate de méthylène bisphényle 1, record 2, French, diisocyanate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20bisph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- isocyanate de méthylène bisphényle 1, record 2, French, isocyanate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20bisph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- isocyanate de méthylène-di-p-phénylène 1, record 2, French, isocyanate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Ddi%2Dp%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(isocyanate de 4-phényle) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%204%2Dph%C3%A9nyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(isocyanate de 4-phénylène) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%204%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(isocyanate de p-phényle) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%20p%2Dph%C3%A9nyle%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(isocyanate de p-phénylène) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%20p%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 4,4’-méthylènebis(isocyanate de phényle) 1, record 2, French, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%20ph%C3%A9nyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- p,p’-méthylènebis(isocyanate de phényle) 1, record 2, French, p%2Cp%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28isocyanate%20de%20ph%C3%A9nyle%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diisocyanate de 4,4’-méthylènediphényle 1, record 2, French, diisocyanate%20de%204%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- isocyanate de 4,4’-méthylènediphényle 1, record 2, French, isocyanate%20de%204%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- méthylène di(isocyanate de phénylène) 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20di%28isocyanate%20de%20ph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne%29
correct, masculine noun
- diisocyanate de méthylènedi-p-phénylène 1, record 2, French, diisocyanate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nedi%2Dp%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 4,4’-diisocyanate de diphénylméthane 5, record 2, French, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Ddiisocyanate%20de%20diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique qui sert à la préparation de résines polyuréthanes et à la fixation du caoutchouc sur la rayonne et le nylon. 6, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1'-méthylènebis(4-isocyanatobenzène) : 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 2, French, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
MDI : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
p-: Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2(C6H4NCO)2 ou C15H10N2O2 6, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%284%2Disocyanatobenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- 4,4'-diisocianato de difenilmetano
1, record 2, Spanish, 4%2C4%27%2Ddiisocianato%20de%20difenilmetano
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido fundido de color amarillo claro; soluble en acetona, benceno, keroseno y nitrobenceno. Combustible. Fuerte irritante. Tolerancia 0, 02 ppm en el aire. 1, record 2, Spanish, - 4%2C4%27%2Ddiisocianato%20de%20difenilmetano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH2(C6H4NCO)2 o C15H10N2O2 2, record 2, Spanish, - 4%2C4%27%2Ddiisocianato%20de%20difenilmetano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- innate releasing mechanism
1, record 3, English, innate%20releasing%20mechanism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IRM 1, record 3, English, IRM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The instinctive, selective readiness of an animal to respond to a "releaser," or specific sign- or key-stimulus, with a specific reaction. 1, record 3, English, - innate%20releasing%20mechanism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme déclencheur inné
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20d%C3%A9clencheur%20inn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MDI 2, record 3, French, MDI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mécanisme inné de déclenchement 3, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20inn%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement
correct, masculine noun
- MID 2, record 3, French, MID
correct
- MID 2, record 3, French, MID
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le MDI est un mécanisme déclencheur que l'espèce a acquis au cours de son évolution par adaptation à des situations déterminées de l'environnement. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20d%C3%A9clencheur%20inn%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mineral Deposit Inventory
1, record 4, English, Mineral%20Deposit%20Inventory
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MDI 1, record 4, English, MDI
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MDI is a digital geoscience database providing an inventory of mineral deposits in the province of Ontario. 1, record 4, English, - Mineral%20Deposit%20Inventory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Inventaire des gisements minéraux
1, record 4, French, Inventaire%20des%20gisements%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MDI 1, record 4, French, MDI
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La base de données géoscientifiques MDI consiste de l'inventaire numérique des gisements minéraux dans la province de l'Ontario. 1, record 4, French, - Inventaire%20des%20gisements%20min%C3%A9raux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1984-09-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deterioration index
1, record 5, English, deterioration%20index
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- impairment index 2, record 5, English, impairment%20index
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an estimation of the approximate amount of loss with age of certain mental abilities as measured by the Wechsler-Bellevue tests. 1, record 5, English, - deterioration%20index
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice de détérioration mentale
1, record 5, French, indice%20de%20d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20mentale
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MDI 1, record 5, French, MDI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) appréciation d'une atteinte pathologique d'intelligence différenciée de la régression qu'entraîne le vieillissement (...) 1, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration%20mentale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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