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MICROGRAMME [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microgram per cubic metre
1, record 1, English, microgram%20per%20cubic%20metre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- µg/m³ 2, record 1, English, %C2%B5g%2Fm%C2%B3
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- microgram per cubic meter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microgramme par mètre cube
1, record 1, French, microgramme%20par%20m%C3%A8tre%20cube
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- µg/m³ 2, record 1, French, %C2%B5g%2Fm%C2%B3
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microgram
1, record 2, English, microgram
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- mcg 2, record 2, English, mcg
correct, symbol, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of mass, being one millionth (10-6) of a gram. 3, record 2, English, - microgram
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although denoting micrograms as "μg" is scientifically correct, remember that in the healthcare workplace it is generally better to write it as "mcg" to avoid possible confusion with milligrams (mg). 4, record 2, English, - microgram
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microgramme
1, record 2, French, microgramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- mcg 2, record 2, French, mcg
correct, symbol, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de masse égale à un millionième de gramme. 3, record 2, French, - microgramme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le symbole «μg» soit correct scientifiquement pour rendre la notion, il ne faut pas oublier que dans le milieu médical, on préfère le symbole «mcg» afin d'éviter toute confusion possible avec les milligrammes (mg). 4, record 2, French, - microgramme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- microgramo
1, record 2, Spanish, microgramo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micrograms per gram
1, record 3, English, micrograms%20per%20gram
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- µg/g 1, record 3, English, %C2%B5g%2Fg
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All criteria are expressed in micrograms per gram (µg/g) of dry sediment except for toxic effect levels (Level 3) of nonpolar organics which are expressed in micrograms per gram of dry sediment with 1% total organic carbon (TOC). 1, record 3, English, - micrograms%20per%20gram
Record 3, Key term(s)
- microgram per gram
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microgrammes par gramme
1, record 3, French, microgrammes%20par%20gramme
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- µg/g 1, record 3, French, %C2%B5g%2Fg
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les paramètres sont exprimés en microgrammes par gramme (µg/g) de sédiments secs à l'exception des paramètres organiques non polaires de niveau 3 qui sont exprimés en microgrammes par gramme de sédiments secs pour 1 p.100 (1 %) de carbone organique total (COT). 1, record 3, French, - microgrammes%20par%20gramme
Record 3, Key term(s)
- microgramme par gramme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- microgramo por gramo
1, record 3, Spanish, microgramo%20por%20gramo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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