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SUBSTANCE INHIBITRICE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Security
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inhibitor
1, record 1, English, inhibitor
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inhibitory agent 2, record 1, English, inhibitory%20agent
correct
- inhibiter 3, record 1, English, inhibiter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance which is capable of stopping or retarding a chemical reaction. 4, record 1, English, - inhibitor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inhibitor: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 5, record 1, English, - inhibitor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Biochimie
- Sécurité
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inhibiteur
1, record 1, French, inhibiteur
correct, noun, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance inhibitrice 2, record 1, French, substance%20inhibitrice
correct, feminine noun
- agent d’inhibition 3, record 1, French, agent%20d%26rsquo%3Binhibition
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui, utilisée en faible proportion, empêche une réaction chimique. 4, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'on observe seulement une diminution de la vitesse de la réaction, le composé est appelé «retardateur». 5, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inhibiteur : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 6, record 1, French, - inhibiteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Bioquímica
- Seguridad
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inhibidor
1, record 1, Spanish, inhibidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que, usada en pequeña cantidad, impide una reacción química. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inhibidor
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fire-retardant chemical 1, record 2, English, fire%2Dretardant%20chemical
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in the inhibition of flaming. 1, record 2, English, - fire%2Dretardant%20chemical
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- substance ignifugeante
1, record 2, French, substance%20ignifugeante
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- substance inhibitrice du feu 1, record 2, French, substance%20inhibitrice%20du%20feu
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qui empêche le bois de flamber. 1, record 2, French, - substance%20ignifugeante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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