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MG(OH)2 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- amakinite
1, record 1, English, amakinite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rhombohedral mineral which consists of a hydroxide of iron and magnesium, oxidizes rapidly in air, and occurs as thin veins in kimberlite; found in U.S.S.R. 1, record 1, English, - amakinite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: (Fe,Mg)(OH)2 or (Fe[exponent+2],Mg)(OH)2 1, record 1, English, - amakinite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amakinite
1, record 1, French, amakinite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système rhomboédrique, constitué d'hydroxyde de fer et de magnésium, se présentant en grains de couleur verte à jaune-vert dans le pipe kimberlitique Lucky, Iakoutie (U.R.S.S.). 1, record 1, French, - amakinite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : (Fe,Mg)(OH)2 ou (Fe[exposant+2],Mg)(OH)2 1, record 1, French, - amakinite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brucite
1, record 2, English, brucite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hexagonal mineral which consists of a magnesium hydroxide occurring in foliated or fibrous form, as in serpentines and impure limestones. 2, record 2, English, - brucite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2 2, record 2, English, - brucite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brucite
1, record 2, French, brucite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système hexagonal, constitué d'un hydroxyde de magnésium, se présentant en agrégats feuilletés ou fibreux, blancs à verdâtres. 2, record 2, French, - brucite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie : en l'honneur du minéralogiste américain Archibald Bruce. 2, record 2, French, - brucite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2 2, record 2, French, - brucite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- brucita
1, record 2, Spanish, brucita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hidróxido de magnesio [...] incoloro o bien grisáceo o verdoso, que forma cristales de simetría romboédrica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - brucita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Resulta de la alteración de silicatos de magnesio y se halla frecuentemente asociado con la serpentina; sirve para preparar materiales refractarios. 1, record 2, Spanish, - brucita
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mg(OH)2 2, record 2, Spanish, - brucita
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- magnesium hydroxide
1, record 3, English, magnesium%20hydroxide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- caustic magnesite 2, record 3, English, caustic%20magnesite
correct
- magnesia 2, record 3, English, magnesia
correct
- magnesia magma 3, record 3, English, magnesia%20magma
correct
- magnesium dihydroxide 2, record 3, English, magnesium%20dihydroxide
correct
- magnesium hydrate 4, record 3, English, magnesium%20hydrate
former designation, avoid
- magnesium oxide 2, record 3, English, magnesium%20oxide
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, odourless powder, is soluble in solution of ammonium salts and dilute acids, almost insoluble in water and alcohol, occurs naturally as brucite, is prepared by the hydration of magnesium oxide, and is used as an intermediate for obtaining magnesium metal, in sugar refining, in medicine (antacid, laxative), sulfite pulp, uranium processing, dentifrices, as a residual fuel oil additive, in foods as a drying agent, colour retention agent, in cheese, canned foods and frozen desserts. 5, record 3, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Its aqueous solution is called milk of magnesia. 5, record 3, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a variety of commercial designations, among which: Marinco H; Marinco H 1241; Mint-L-Mag, S/G 84. 5, record 3, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2 or H2MgO2 5, record 3, English, - magnesium%20hydroxide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyde de magnésium
1, record 3, French, hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- magnésie hydratée 2, record 3, French, magn%C3%A9sie%20hydrat%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- hydrate de magnésie 2, record 3, French, hydrate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sie
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore, que l'on utilise principalement en médecine (antiacide, laxatif) et dans l'industrie alimentaire, en conserverie et en fromagerie, où il est utilisé comme siccatif et adjuvant de la couleur. 3, record 3, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa solution aqueuse est le lait de magnésie. 4, record 3, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2 ou H2MgO2 3, record 3, French, - hydroxyde%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidróxido de magnesio
1, record 3, Spanish, hidr%C3%B3xido%20de%20magnesio
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Mg(OH)2 o H2MgO2 2, record 3, Spanish, - hidr%C3%B3xido%20de%20magnesio
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