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STERILISER [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sterilizer machine operator - food and beverage processing
1, record 1, English, sterilizer%20machine%20operator%20%2D%20food%20and%20beverage%20processing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sterilizer operator - food and beverage processing 1, record 1, English, sterilizer%20operator%20%2D%20food%20and%20beverage%20processing
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine à stériliser-transformation des aliments et boissons
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20st%C3%A9riliser%2Dtransformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de machine à stériliser-transformation des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20st%C3%A9riliser%2Dtransformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de stérilisateur - transformation des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisateur%20%2D%20transformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de stérilisateur - transformation des aliments et boissons 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20st%C3%A9rilisateur%20%2D%20transformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Food Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sterilize
1, record 2, English, sterilize
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To free from living microorganisms. 2, record 2, English, - sterilize
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with sanitize and disinfect. 3, record 2, English, - sterilize
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sterilise
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stériliser
1, record 2, French, st%C3%A9riliser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aseptiser 2, record 2, French, aseptiser
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre exempt de tous microorganismes. 2, record 2, French, - st%C3%A9riliser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec assainir et désinfecter. 3, record 2, French, - st%C3%A9riliser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Inocuidad Alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esterilizar
1, record 2, Spanish, esterilizar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Destruir los] microorganismos mediante calor, radiación, filtración o mediante el uso de compuestos químicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - esterilizar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-08-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Pets
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trap-neuter-return
1, record 3, English, trap%2Dneuter%2Dreturn
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TNR 1, record 3, English, TNR
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- trap, neuter, return 2, record 3, English, trap%2C%20neuter%2C%20return
correct
- TNR 2, record 3, English, TNR
correct
- TNR 2, record 3, English, TNR
- catch-neuter-release 3, record 3, English, catch%2Dneuter%2Drelease
correct
- CNR 4, record 3, English, CNR
correct
- CNR 4, record 3, English, CNR
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Make sure if you're trapping kittens, you're also trapping the mom and any other cats in the colony so that they can go through trap-neuter-return (TNR.) TNR will prevent future litters of kittens from being born at [the] colony site. 5, record 3, English, - trap%2Dneuter%2Dreturn
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capturer-stériliser-retourner
1, record 3, French, capturer%2Dst%C3%A9riliser%2Dretourner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capturer, stériliser, relâcher 2, record 3, French, capturer%2C%20st%C3%A9riliser%2C%20rel%C3%A2cher
correct
- CSR 2, record 3, French, CSR
correct
- CSR 2, record 3, French, CSR
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- steam autoclave
1, record 4, English, steam%20autoclave
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - steam%20autoclave
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stériliser à la vapeur 1, record 4, French, st%C3%A9riliser%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - st%C3%A9riliser%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sterilize by boiling
1, record 5, English, sterilize%20by%20boiling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - sterilize%20by%20boiling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stériliser par ébullition 1, record 5, French, st%C3%A9riliser%20par%20%C3%A9bullition
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - st%C3%A9riliser%20par%20%C3%A9bullition
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- radiation sterilize
1, record 6, English, radiation%20sterilize
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 6, English, - radiation%20sterilize
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stériliser par radiation 1, record 6, French, st%C3%A9riliser%20par%20radiation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - st%C3%A9riliser%20par%20radiation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- alter
1, record 7, English, alter
verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- neuter 1, record 7, English, neuter
verb
- castrate 1, record 7, English, castrate
verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is far better for kittens that are to be kept purely as pets to be altered or neutered. 1, record 7, English, - alter
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Male cats are usually castrated at less than one year of age. 1, record 7, English, - alter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- castrer
1, record 7, French, castrer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- châtrer 2, record 7, French, ch%C3%A2trer
correct
- stériliser 2, record 7, French, st%C3%A9riliser
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enfin, n'ayez pas peur de faire castrer votre matou : on fait cela sans douleur et il sera beaucoup plus tranquille après. 1, record 7, French, - castrer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
châtrer : pratiquer la castration sur. 2, record 7, French, - castrer
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- castrar
1, record 7, Spanish, castrar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- capar 2, record 7, Spanish, capar
correct
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extirpar o inutilizar los testículos del macho. 1, record 7, Spanish, - castrar
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spay
1, record 8, English, spay
verb, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spaying the female (removing the ovaries) or castrating a male (removing the testes) before maturity affects the normal pattern of growth 1, record 8, English, - spay
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stériliser
1, record 8, French, st%C3%A9riliser
generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rendre impropre à la génération. 1, record 8, French, - st%C3%A9riliser
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- capar
1, record 8, Spanish, capar
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- castrar 1, record 8, Spanish, castrar
correct
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-01-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Special Packaging
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vent bag
1, record 9, English, vent%20bag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- vent view bag 2, record 9, English, vent%20view%20bag
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of health-care package, made under the form of a flat low-density polyethylene bag with chevron seal and peelable opening, which allows a quick gas penetration when being sterilized with ethylene oxide. Hence the name "breathable bag". 3, record 9, English, - vent%20bag
Record 9, Key term(s)
- breathable bag
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Emballages spéciaux
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sachet médical à stériliser
1, record 9, French, sachet%20m%C3%A9dical%20%C3%A0%20st%C3%A9riliser
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emballage destiné aux instruments et fournitures médicales et chirurgicales, fabriqué sous forme de sachet souple à base de polyéthylène basse densité et qui à la propriété de permettre un passage et un dégazage très rapides de l'oxyde d'éthylène, lorsqu'on le soumet à la stérilisation par ce gaz. 1, record 9, French, - sachet%20m%C3%A9dical%20%C3%A0%20st%C3%A9riliser
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent formulé après lecture de l'article "Les matériaux stérilisables sont en progrès", tiré de Emballages Magazine de novembre 1985, pages 95 et 96. 1, record 9, French, - sachet%20m%C3%A9dical%20%C3%A0%20st%C3%A9riliser
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- emasculate 1, record 10, English, emasculate
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie génito-urinaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- stériliser 1, record 10, French, st%C3%A9riliser
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quand on stérilise un assassin pour le punir (loi de 194 dans le Nevada), ce n'est guère autre chose qu'une forme de répression, Siexficd, Les E.U. d'auf. p. 110) 1, record 10, French, - st%C3%A9riliser
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Demography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sterilize 1, record 11, English, sterilize
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Démographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- stériliser 1, record 11, French, st%C3%A9riliser
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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