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MEMBRANE POLYMERE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polymeric liner
1, record 1, English, polymeric%20liner
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polymeric membrane 2, record 1, English, polymeric%20membrane
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastic or rubber sheeting used to line disposal sites, pits, ponds, lagoons, canals, and so on. 1, record 1, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IPI elastic membrane ... is a one-component, white or grey, high solids, brushable liquid, formulated as a high performance, electrometric, weather barrier coating that is designed for the permanent repair of leaks on roofs and waterproofing roof decks. IPI elastic membrane is a micro-porous film that prevents water from penetrating the film but allows trapped moisture to escape. This breathable, flexible polymeric membrane is designed for use with reinforcing fabric and provides the ultimate protection for roofs. Being liquid applied, it produces a seamless water barrier that fully adheres to the roof deck. 3, record 1, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polymeric membrane: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- membrane polymérique
1, record 1, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymère 2, record 1, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] démonstration de bioréacteurs à membrane pour le traitement des eaux usées industrielles [...] Ce projet avait pour objectif d'évaluer une technologie innovatrice pour le traitement d'effluents industriels de deux usines prioritaires du Plan d'action Saint-Laurent, concentrés et difficiles à traiter. Cette technologie consiste à combiner un traitement biologique avec des membranes polymériques de filtration. [...] Les résultats du projet indiquent que cette technique peut éliminer la DB05, les MES, les huiles et les graisses de nature minérale conformément aux normes pour les rejets aux réseaux d'égouts municipaux et une grande partie de la toxicité aiguë. 3, record 1, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'adjectif «polymérique» n'est pas répertorié au Grand dictionnaire Robert (édition électronique 1994), «polymère» y est inscrit comme substantif et adjectif; le Grand Larousse Universel 1995 mentionne «polymérique» (adj.) avec la définition suivante : «relatif à un polymère». 4, record 1, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
membrane polymère : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polymer membrane
1, record 2, English, polymer%20membrane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polymeric membrane 1, record 2, English, polymeric%20membrane
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - polymer%20membrane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- membrane en polymère
1, record 2, French, membrane%20en%20polym%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymérique 1, record 2, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - membrane%20en%20polym%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
- Electrochemistry
- Batteries and Alternators (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- proton exchange membrane
1, record 3, English, proton%20exchange%20membrane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PEM 2, record 3, English, PEM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- polymer electrolyte membrane 3, record 3, English, polymer%20electrolyte%20membrane
correct
- PEM 4, record 3, English, PEM
correct
- PEM 4, record 3, English, PEM
- polymer exchange membrane 4, record 3, English, polymer%20exchange%20membrane
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The separating layer in a PEM fuel cell that acts as an electrolyte (which is proton conducting) as well as a barrier film separating the hydrogen-rich feed in the cathode compartment of the cell from the oxygen-rich anode side. 5, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The development of new fuel cells, such as the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, will require specialized cooling systems. 6, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A PEM (Proton exchange Membrane, also called Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell uses a simple chemical process to combine hydrogen and oxygen into water, producting electric current in the process. 7, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
- Électrochimie
- Accumulateurs et alternateurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- membrane échangeuse de protons
1, record 3, French, membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PEM 2, record 3, French, PEM
correct, feminine noun
- MEP 3, record 3, French, MEP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymère ionique 4, record 3, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A8re%20%20ionique
correct, feminine noun
- membrane conductrice protonique 5, record 3, French, membrane%20conductrice%20protonique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour] les piles PEMFC, l'électrolyte est une membrane polymère ionique de type acide ; dans ce type d'électrolyte, les ions négatifs sont retenus dans la structure de la membrane. Seuls les ions hydrogène H+ sont mobiles et libres de transporter la charge positive à travers la membrane, de l'anode vers la cathode et c'est ce mouvement associé à la circulation des électrons qui est à l'origine du courant produit. 6, record 3, French, - membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les nouvelles piles à combustible, comme la pile à membrane échangeuse de protons (MEP) nécessiteront des systèmes de refroidissement spécialisés. 7, record 3, French, - membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record 3, Key term(s)
- membrane échangeuse de proton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
- Electrochemistry
- Batteries and Alternators (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- proton exchange membrane fuel cell
1, record 4, English, proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PEMFC 2, record 4, English, PEMFC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell 3, record 4, English, polymer%20electrolyte%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
correct
- PEM fuel cell 4, record 4, English, PEM%20fuel%20cell
correct
- solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell 5, record 4, English, solid%20polymer%20electrolyte%20fuel%20cell
- solid electrolyte fuel cell 5, record 4, English, solid%20electrolyte%20fuel%20cell
- ion exchange membrane fuel cell 5, record 4, English, ion%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of acid-based fuel cell in which the exchange of protons (H+) from the anode to the cathode is achieved by a solid, water-swollen membrane electrolyte impregnated with a strong acid. 6, record 4, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A PEM (Proton E xchange Membrane, also called Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell uses a simple chemical process to combine hydrogen and oxygen into water, producing electric current in the process. For those interested in the chemistry, it works something like electrolysis in reverse. 4, record 4, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[These] fuel cells typically run at low temperatures (<100ºC) and pressures (<5 atm). 6, record 4, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
- Électrochimie
- Accumulateurs et alternateurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pile à combustible à membrane échangeuse de protons
1, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PEMFC 2, record 4, French, PEMFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pile à membrane échangeuse de protons 3, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
- PMEC 3, record 4, French, PMEC
correct, feminine noun
- PMEC 3, record 4, French, PMEC
- pile à combustible PEM 4, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20PEM
correct, feminine noun
- pile à membrane polymère 2, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- pile à électrolyte solide 5, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide
correct, feminine noun
- pile à combustible à électrolyte solide polymère 6, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- pile à électrolyte solide 5, record 4, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pile dont l'électrolyte est une membrane échangeuse de protons. 7, record 4, French, - pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pile à combustible à membrane échangeuse de proton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilas de combustible (Electricidad)
- Electroquímica
- Acumuladores y alternadores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pila de combustible con membrana de intercambio de protones
1, record 4, Spanish, pila%20de%20combustible%20con%20membrana%20de%20intercambio%20de%20protones
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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