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CO2 [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carbon balance
1, record 1, English, carbon%20balance
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various measures of the impact that a given activity, project, facility etc. has on the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, expressed in units based on the carbon dioxide equivalent. 2, record 1, English, - carbon%20balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earth's carbon balance is calculated as the carbon emissions from human activities minus the carbon uptake by oceans and land systems. 3, record 1, English, - carbon%20balance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bilan de carbone
1, record 1, French, bilan%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bilan du carbone 2, record 1, French, bilan%20du%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
- bilan carbone 3, record 1, French, bilan%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité des émissions, directes ou indirectes, de gaz à effet de serre d'une activité ou d'un site. 3, record 1, French, - bilan%20de%20carbone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Différence entre les flux de carbone entrant et sortant, pour un système ou un ensemble de systèmes donnés (par exemple échange atmosphère/biosphère). 4, record 1, French, - bilan%20de%20carbone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balance de carbono
1, record 1, Spanish, balance%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El balance global es el equilibrio entre intercambios (ingresos y pérdidas) de carbono entre los reservorios o entre una ruta del ciclo específica (por ejemplo, atmósfera-biosfera). Un examen del balance de carbono de un fondo o reservorio puede proporcionar información sobre si funcionan como una fuente o un almacén para el dióxido de carbono. 2, record 1, Spanish, - balance%20de%20carbono
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biofuel
1, record 2, English, biofuel
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- biomass fuel 2, record 2, English, biomass%20fuel
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organic matter of plant or animal origin used to produce energy by burning. 3, record 2, English, - biofuel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most commonly solid lignocellulosics. 4, record 2, English, - biofuel
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bio-fuel
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biocombustible
1, record 2, French, biocombustible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière d'origine animale ou végétale dont la combustion produit de l'énergie. 2, record 2, French, - biocombustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biocombustible : Ne pas confondre avec le terme «biocarburant» qui désigne tout biocombustible utilisé pour fournir de l'énergie à un moteur. 2, record 2, French, - biocombustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le bois de chauffage, le biocharbon et le biogaz sont des exemples de biocombustibles. 2, record 2, French, - biocombustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La plupart du temps, ce sont des matières lignocellulosiques sous forme solide. 3, record 2, French, - biocombustible
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bio-combustible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía de la biomasa
- Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- biomasa combustible
1, record 2, Spanish, biomasa%20combustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- biocombustible 2, record 2, Spanish, biocombustible
correct, masculine noun
- combustible de biomasa 3, record 2, Spanish, combustible%20de%20biomasa
correct, masculine noun
- combustible biológico 4, record 2, Spanish, combustible%20biol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
- biofuel 4, record 2, Spanish, biofuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustible líquido, sólido o gaseoso producido por la conversión de biomasa (materia vegetal usada como fuente de energía). 5, record 2, Spanish, - biomasa%20combustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Combustible biológico (biofuel): nombre dado a los combustibles que tienen su origen en las plantas (biomasa). Esto incluye, desde madera y paja, a combustibles biológicos refinados tales como gránulos y etanol. [...] Los combustibles biológicos son renovables [...] 4, record 2, Spanish, - biomasa%20combustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los biocombustibles más usados y desarrollados son el bioetanol y el biodiésel. 3, record 2, Spanish, - biomasa%20combustible
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Toxicology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- part per million
1, record 3, English, part%20per%20million
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ppm 2, record 3, English, ppm
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- part per 106 3, record 3, English, part%20per%20106
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parts per million - ppm - is commonly used as a dimensionless measure of small levels (concentrations) of pollutants in air, water, body fluids, etc. Parts per million is the molar mass, volume or mass ratio between the pollutant component and the solution. ... In the metric system ppm for mass can be expressed in terms of milligram versus kg where 1 mg/kg = 1 part per million. 3, record 3, English, - part%20per%20million
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
part per 106: written part per 106. 4, record 3, English, - part%20per%20million
Record 3, Key term(s)
- parts per million
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Toxicologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- partie par million
1, record 3, French, partie%20par%20million
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ppm 2, record 3, French, ppm
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- partie par 106 3, record 3, French, partie%20par%20106
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Partie par million (ppm). C'est un quotient sans dimension représentant un rapport de 10-6 (1 pour 1 million). Ce rapport peut s'appliquer par exemple à des masses ou à des volumes. Ainsi, quand on parle d'un contenu de 400 ppm (ou plus précisément ppmv [partie par million en volume]) de CO2 dans l'atmosphère, cela signifie qu'un litre d'air contient en moyenne 0,4 ml de dioxyde de carbone. 4, record 3, French, - partie%20par%20million
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
partie par 106 : s'écrit partie par 106. 5, record 3, French, - partie%20par%20million
Record 3, Key term(s)
- parties par million
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Química analítica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Toxicología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- parte por millón
1, record 3, Spanish, parte%20por%20mill%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grasas y Aceites. Se refiere a los compuestos derivados del petróleo que sólo son solubles en hexano y completamente insolubles en el agua. La norma de la OMS marca 1 ppm (1 parte por millón, esto es un miligramo por litro) de grasas y aceites, sin embargo, en México la norma es de 65 ppm. 3, record 3, Spanish, - parte%20por%20mill%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En general, la concentración de monóxido de carbono acompaña los cambios de densidad del tránsito que se suceden a lo lorgo del día. El descanso nocturno es suficiente para borrar la memoria de la contaminación registrada el día anterior. Cada día comienza entonces con bajos niveles de concentración, para llegar a niveles cercanos a la alarma (9ppm - partes por millón - como promedio de 8 horas). 4, record 3, Spanish, - parte%20por%20mill%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ppm [in English]: Abreviatura de «parts per million» (partes por millón). Se use para expresar tolerancias; por ejemplo, la variación de frecuencia de un oscilador patrón. 5, record 3, Spanish, - parte%20por%20mill%C3%B3n
Record 3, Key term(s)
- partes por millón
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Climate Change
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide sink
1, record 4, English, carbon%20dioxide%20sink
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- carbon sink 2, record 4, English, carbon%20sink
correct, see observation, standardized
- CO2 sink 3, record 4, English, CO2%20sink
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any process, activity or mechanism that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 4, record 4, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20sink
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbon sink: The term "carbon sink" is an elliptical term in which "carbon" refers to carbon dioxide. 4, record 4, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20sink
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2 sink: written CO2 sink. 5, record 4, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20sink
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carbon sink: designation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 6, record 4, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20sink
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Changements climatiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puits de dioxyde de carbone
1, record 4, French, puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- puits de carbone 2, record 4, French, puits%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
- puits de CO2 3, record 4, French, puits%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout processus, activité ou mécanisme qui élimine de l'atmosphère le dioxyde de carbone. 4, record 4, French, - puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puits de carbone : Le terme «puits de carbone» est un terme elliptique où le mot «carbone» désigne le dioxyde de carbone. 4, record 4, French, - puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
puits de CO2 : s'écrit puits de CO2. 5, record 4, French, - puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
puits de carbone : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 4 février 2010. 6, record 4, French, - puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
puits de carbone : désignation normalisée par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 7, record 4, French, - puits%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Cambio climático
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sumidero de carbono
1, record 4, Spanish, sumidero%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- sumidero de CO2 2, record 4, Spanish, sumidero%20de%20CO2
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Depósito natural o artificial de carbón [que] absorbe el carbono de la atmósfera y contribuye a reducir la cantidad de CO2 del aire. 3, record 4, Spanish, - sumidero%20de%20carbono
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los sumideros de carbono más importantes de las tierras emergidas lo constituyen el suelo, la materia orgánica muerta de plantas, animales, hongos y los microorganismos forestales de los bosques, mientras que los arrecifes coralinos y el plancton productores de carbonato de calcio son los principales sumideros de carbono oceánico. 3, record 4, Spanish, - sumidero%20de%20carbono
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sumidero de CO2: término que debe escribirse como sumidero de CO2. 4, record 4, Spanish, - sumidero%20de%20carbono
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- climatic factor
1, record 5, English, climatic%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- climate driver 2, record 5, English, climate%20driver
correct
- climate forcer 3, record 5, English, climate%20forcer
correct
- climate forcing agent 2, record 5, English, climate%20forcing%20agent
correct
- climate forcing factor 4, record 5, English, climate%20forcing%20factor
correct
- external forcing 5, record 5, English, external%20forcing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] factor that disrupts Earth's energy balance, forcing climate toward warmer or cooler conditions. 5, record 5, English, - climatic%20factor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Climate forcing agents can be either natural or anthropogenic, and the main agents are solar irradiance variations, volcanic eruptions, changes in atmospheric composition (including increases in greenhouse gases), and changes to the land surface. 5, record 5, English, - climatic%20factor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climatic factor: designation standardized by ISO. 6, record 5, English, - climatic%20factor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- facteur climatique
1, record 5, French, facteur%20climatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- facteur du climat 2, record 5, French, facteur%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de forçage climatique 3, record 5, French, facteur%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
- facteur de forçage du climat 4, record 5, French, facteur%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- agent de forçage climatique 5, record 5, French, agent%20de%20for%C3%A7age%20climatique
correct, masculine noun
- facteur forçant du climat 6, record 5, French, facteur%20for%C3%A7ant%20du%20climat
correct, masculine noun
- forçage externe 5, record 5, French, for%C3%A7age%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] facteur qui dérange l'équilibre d'énergie du système terrestre influençant le forçage du climat vers des conditions plus chaudes ou plus froides. 5, record 5, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les agents de forçage [climatique] peuvent être naturels ou anthropiques, et les principaux facteurs climatiques sont les changements dans l'irradiation solaire, les éruptions volcaniques, les changements dans la composition atmosphérique (y compris une augmentation de gaz à effet de serre) et les changements à la superficie terrestre. 5, record 5, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur climatique : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 7, record 5, French, - facteur%20climatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor climático
1, record 5, Spanish, factor%20clim%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- factor determinante del clima 2, record 5, Spanish, factor%20determinante%20del%20clima
masculine noun
- factor de forzamiento climático 3, record 5, Spanish, factor%20de%20forzamiento%20clim%C3%A1tico
proposal, masculine noun
- factor de forzamiento del clima 3, record 5, Spanish, factor%20de%20forzamiento%20del%20clima
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determinadas condiciones físicas (que no sean los elementos climáticos) que influyen en el clima (latitud, altura, distribución de la tierra y el mar, topografía, corrientes oceánicas, etc.). 4, record 5, Spanish, - factor%20clim%C3%A1tico
Record 5, Key term(s)
- factores climáticos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-01-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- CO2 capture
1, record 6, English, CO2%20capture
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- carbon dioxide capture 2, record 6, English, carbon%20dioxide%20capture
correct
- capture of CO2 3, record 6, English, capture%20of%20CO2
correct, see observation
- carbon capture 4, record 6, English, carbon%20capture
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbon capture is a process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to reduce the amounts of CO2 entering the atmosphere and to minimize the associated global warming and ocean acidification effects ... 5, record 6, English, - CO2%20capture
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbon capture: In this context, the term "carbon" is elliptical and refers to carbon dioxide. 6, record 6, English, - CO2%20capture
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2 capture: written CO2 capture. 6, record 6, English, - CO2%20capture
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capture of CO2: written capture of CO2. 6, record 6, English, - CO2%20capture
Record 6, Key term(s)
- capture of carbon dioxide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capture de CO2
1, record 6, French, capture%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- captage de CO2 2, record 6, French, captage%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- capture de dioxyde de carbone 3, record 6, French, capture%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
- captage de dioxyde de carbone 4, record 6, French, captage%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
- capture de carbone 5, record 6, French, capture%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- captage de carbone 5, record 6, French, captage%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la capture du CO2 qui implique le plus souvent sa séparation des autres composants émis [...] 6, record 6, French, - capture%20de%20CO2
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capture de carbone; captage de carbone : Dans ce contexte, «carbone» est un terme elliptique pour désigner le dioxyde de carbone. 7, record 6, French, - capture%20de%20CO2
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capture de CO2 : s'écrit capture de CO2. 7, record 6, French, - capture%20de%20CO2
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
captage de CO2 : s'écrit captage de CO2. 7, record 6, French, - capture%20de%20CO2
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- captura de dióxido de carbono
1, record 6, Spanish, captura%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- captura de CO2 1, record 6, Spanish, captura%20de%20CO2
correct, feminine noun
- captura de bióxico de carbono 1, record 6, Spanish, captura%20de%20bi%C3%B3xico%20de%20carbono
feminine noun, Mexico
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CO2 2, record 6, Spanish, - captura%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-06-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Climate Change
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide equivalent
1, record 7, English, carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CDE 2, record 7, English, CDE
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- CO2 equivalent 3, record 7, English, CO2%20equivalent
correct, see observation, standardized
- CO2 eq 4, record 7, English, CO2%20eq
correct, see observation, standardized
- CO2-e 5, record 7, English, CO2%2De
see observation
- CO2 eq 4, record 7, English, CO2%20eq
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metric measure used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based upon their global warming potential (GWP). 2, record 7, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carbon dioxide equivalents are commonly expressed as "million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMTCDE)" or "million short tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MSTCDE)." 2, record 7, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CO2 equivalent; CO2 eq; CO2-e: CO2 equivalent; CO2 eq; CO2-e. 6, record 7, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2 equivalent: term used at the Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada, and extracted from its 2001 Annual Report. 7, record 7, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carbon dioxide equivalent; CO2 equivalent; CO2 eq: terms standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report and the Black Carbon Inventory. 6, record 7, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20equivalent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Changements climatiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équivalent CO2
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- éq. CO2 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9q%2E%20CO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- équivalent en dioxyde de carbone 3, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%20en%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- CO2 eq 4, record 7, French, CO2%20eq
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
- CO2 eq 4, record 7, French, CO2%20eq
- équivalent-CO2 5, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%2DCO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- équivalent en CO2 6, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%20en%20CO2
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les émissions de gaz à effet de serre sont souvent calculées par rapport à la quantité de CO2 qui serait nécessaire pour produire un effet de réchauffement similaire. C'est ce qu'on appelle l'«équivalent en dioxyde de carbone» [...] 7, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équivalent CO2; éq. CO2; équivalent-CO2; équivalent en CO2 : équivalent CO2; éq. CO2; CO2 eq; équivalent-CO2; équivalent en CO2. 8, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
équivalent CO2 : terme en usage à l'Office de l'efficacité énergétique, Ressources naturelles Canada, et tiré de son rapport annuel de 2001. 9, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
équivalent en dioxyde de carbone; éq. CO2; équivalent CO2 : termes normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 8, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
équivalent en dioxyde de carbone; CO2eq : terme et abréviation normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'inventaire de carbone noir. 10, record 7, French, - %C3%A9quivalent%20CO2
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Cambio climático
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- dióxido de carbono equivalente
1, record 7, Spanish, di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20equivalente
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CO2e 2, record 7, Spanish, CO2e
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- CO2 equivalente 3, record 7, Spanish, CO2%20equivalente
correct, masculine noun
- CO2eq 4, record 7, Spanish, CO2eq
correct, masculine noun
- CO2eq 4, record 7, Spanish, CO2eq
- equivalente de dióxido de carbono 5, record 7, Spanish, equivalente%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
- bióxido de carbono equivalente 5, record 7, Spanish, bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20equivalente
correct, masculine noun
- equivalente en CO2 6, record 7, Spanish, equivalente%20en%20CO2
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad universal de medida que indica el potencial de calentamiento global (PCG) de cada uno de los gases de efecto invernadero, expresado en términos del PCG de una unidad de dióxido de carbono. 4, record 7, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20equivalente
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es usada para evaluar los impactos de la emisión (o evitar la emisión) de diferentes gases que producen el efecto invernadero. 2, record 7, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20equivalente
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2e; CO2 equivalente; CO2eq; equivalente en CO2: CO2e; CO2 equivalente; CO2eq; equivalente en CO2. 7, record 7, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20equivalente
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide uptake
1, record 8, English, carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- uptake of carbon dioxide 2, record 8, English, uptake%20of%20carbon%20dioxide
correct
- CO2 uptake 3, record 8, English, CO2%20uptake
correct, see observation, standardized
- uptake of CO2 4, record 8, English, uptake%20of%20CO2
correct, see observation
- carbon uptake 3, record 8, English, carbon%20uptake
correct, standardized
- uptake of carbon 3, record 8, English, uptake%20of%20carbon
correct
- uptake of C 3, record 8, English, uptake%20of%20C
correct
- absorption of carbon dioxide 1, record 8, English, absorption%20of%20carbon%20dioxide
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ocean warming is likely to decrease the absorption of carbon dioxide by sea water. Conversely, positive changes in the primary biomass production of the ocean could increase the oceanic carbon dioxide uptake and ameliorate the greenhouse effect. 1, record 8, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CO2 uptake; uptake of CO2: CO2 uptake; uptake of CO2. 5, record 8, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2 uptake; carbon uptake: terms standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 5, record 8, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- absorption du CO2
1, record 8, French, absorption%20du%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- absorption du carbone 1, record 8, French, absorption%20du%20carbone
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On connaît assez bien le contenu global actuel de carbone de l'atmosphère, sept cent vingt milliards de tonnes, où il se trouve essentiellement sous forme de CO2. Ce gaz éminemment stable ne disparaît de l'atmosphère que par absorption par les autres réservoirs. 1, record 8, French, - absorption%20du%20CO2
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
absorption du CO2 : absorption du CO2. 2, record 8, French, - absorption%20du%20CO2
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
absorption du CO2; absorption du carbone : termes normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 2, record 8, French, - absorption%20du%20CO2
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cambio climático
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- secuestro de carbono
1, record 8, Spanish, secuestro%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- absorción de bióxido de carbono 1, record 8, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
- absorción de CO2 1, record 8, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20CO2%20
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
- absorción de dióxido de carbono 1, record 8, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
- absorción de gas carbónico 1, record 8, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20gas%20carb%C3%B3nico
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-03-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- chemotrophic
1, record 9, English, chemotrophic
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- chemoautotrophic 2, record 9, English, chemoautotrophic
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of an organism that obtains nourishment from chemical reactions of inorganic substances. 3, record 9, English, - chemotrophic
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chimiotrophe
1, record 9, French, chimiotrophe
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'une bactérie qui se procure par chimiosynthèse ses aliments organiques. 2, record 9, French, - chimiotrophe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- quimiótrofo
1, record 9, Spanish, quimi%C3%B3trofo
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de un] organismo que obtiene su energía a partir de reacciones independientes de la luz. 1, record 9, Spanish, - quimi%C3%B3trofo
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
São chamadas quimiolitotróficas. 1, record 9, Spanish, - quimi%C3%B3trofo
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- carbon source
1, record 10, English, carbon%20source
correct, see observation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- carbon dioxide source 2, record 10, English, carbon%20dioxide%20source
correct
- CO2 source 3, record 10, English, CO2%20source
correct, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reservoir that releases carbon to another part of the carbon cycle. 2, record 10, English, - carbon%20source
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the type of landscape also influenced whether a surface area served as a carbon sink, an area that absorbs more CO2 than it emits, or as a carbon source, an area that emits more CO2 than it absorbs. 4, record 10, English, - carbon%20source
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbon source: In this context, the term "carbon" is elliptical and refers to carbon dioxide. 5, record 10, English, - carbon%20source
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- source de carbone
1, record 10, French, source%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- source de dioxyde de carbone 2, record 10, French, source%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
- source de CO2 3, record 10, French, source%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- source de gaz carbonique 4, record 10, French, source%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
avoid, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bassin ou réservoir peut être une source de carbone pour l'atmosphère s'il libère plus de carbone dans l'atmosphère qu'il n'en absorbe. 5, record 10, French, - source%20de%20carbone
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
source de carbone : Dans ce contexte, «carbone» est un terme elliptique qui désigne le dioxyde de carbone. 6, record 10, French, - source%20de%20carbone
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuente de bióxido de carbono
1, record 10, Spanish, fuente%20de%20bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- fuente de CO2 2, record 10, Spanish, fuente%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CO2. 3, record 10, Spanish, - fuente%20de%20bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sugar Industry
- Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
- Breadmaking
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fermentable sugar
1, record 11, English, fermentable%20sugar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key to the baking process is to achieve an adequate rate of gas production. This is done by careful regulation of the amounts of yeast, yeast substrate (fermentable sugars) and yeast nutrients (minerals required by yeast), and fermentation conditions, with equally careful regulation of chemical and physical actions and reactions (mixing conditions, oxidation and dough manipulation, for example) to bring the gluten into the physical state for optimum processing. In that state it will expand and hold sufficient gas to produce the loaf volume and crumb structure desired in the baked loaf. 1, record 11, English, - fermentable%20sugar
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sucrerie (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Distillerie (Alimentation)
- Boulangerie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sucre fermentescible
1, record 11, French, sucre%20fermentescible
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le secret de la panification réside dans l'obtention d'une production gazeuse normale. L'on y parvient en dosant avec soin les quantités de levure, de supports de levure (sucres fermentescibles) et d'agents nutritifs de la levure (les minéraux dont elle a besoin) et en surveillant avec autant de soin les transformations physico-chimiques qui surviennent pendant le pétrissage, la fermentation et le façonnage et qui permettent de porter les propriétés physiques de la pâte à leur optimum. Une pâte ainsi faite gonfle et retient suffisamment de gaz pour donner à la miche de pain le volume et la structure de mie désirés. 1, record 11, French, - sucre%20fermentescible
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria azucarera
- Destilería (Ind. alimentaria)
- Panificación
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- azúcar fermentable
1, record 11, Spanish, az%C3%BAcar%20fermentable
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-07-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle
1, record 12, English, hydrogen%20internal%20combustion%20engine%20vehicle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- HICEV 1, record 12, English, HICEV
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- hydrogen internal combustion vehicle 2, record 12, English, hydrogen%20internal%20combustion%20vehicle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- véhicule à moteur à combustion interne à hydrogène
1, record 12, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20%C3%A0%20combustion%20interne%20%C3%A0%20hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- VMCIH 2, record 12, French, VMCIH
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo con motor de combustión interna de hidrógeno
1, record 12, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20con%20motor%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n%20interna%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-06-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- forcing
1, record 13, English, forcing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- forcing mechanism 2, record 13, English, forcing%20mechanism
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action of an external force on a system with a view to accelerating or determining some outcome. 3, record 13, English, - forcing
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural or man-made alterations in the atmospheric composition which affect the radiative profile and, hence, the earth's temperature and climate are said to be "radiative climate forcing" or simply "forcing". The concept of radiative forcing should not be confused with that of climate change. The rate of climate change depends on much more than simply the rate of change of radiative forcing. Radiative forcing measures the temperature change at the earth's surface that would be observed for a given atmosphere, if there were no climate feedback effects such as increased concentrations of water vapor, changes in atmospheric chemistry reaction rates, cloud feedbacks, albedo changes (via for example, changes in the extent of snow cover or desertification); and no system lags such as through ocean thermal inertia. 4, record 13, English, - forcing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- forçage
1, record 13, French, for%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- mécanisme de forçage 2, record 13, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20for%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force déstabilisatrice qui s'exerce sur un système qui tend à l'équilibre. 3, record 13, French, - for%C3%A7age
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modèles climatiques sont à la fois plus simples et plus compliqués, plus simples car l'exactitude locale des résultats est moins importante, plus compliqués parce qu'ils doivent déterminer des effets à long terme correspondant à des forçages beaucoup plus faibles. 4, record 13, French, - for%C3%A7age
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme forçage n'est attesté ni dans les dictionnaires généraux ni dans les dictionnaires spécialisés; il est cependant utilisé fréquemment dans les périodiques de pointe. 3, record 13, French, - for%C3%A7age
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cambio climático
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecanismo de forzamiento
1, record 13, Spanish, mecanismo%20de%20forzamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- forzamiento 2, record 13, Spanish, forzamiento
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2011-06-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Pollutants
- Atmospheric Physics
Universal entry(ies) Record 14
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide
1, record 14, English, carbon%20dioxide
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- carbonic acid gas 2, record 14, English, carbonic%20acid%20gas
avoid
- carbonic anhydride 3, record 14, English, carbonic%20anhydride
avoid
- carbon anhydride 4, record 14, English, carbon%20anhydride
avoid
- carbon 5, record 14, English, carbon
correct, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy colorless gas CO2 that does not support combustion, that dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, that is formed especially by the action of acids on carbonates, by the fermentation of liquors, and by the combustion and decomposition of organic substances (as in animal respiration, in the decay of animal and vegetable matter, and in the explosion of firedamp in mines) that is absorbed from the air by plants in the first step in photosynthesis, and that is used in the gaseous and liquefied forms chiefly in the carbonation of beverages, in fire fighting, in therapeutical work, in mining operations, in the chemical industry, and as a source of power (as in spray painting and inflating life rafts) and in the solidified form as dry ice ... 6, record 14, English, - carbon%20dioxide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carbon dioxide is naturally present in air to the extent of 0.03 percent by volume and 0.05 percent by weight, in rainwater at 2 to 6 ppm, and in most water supplies from zero to 50 ppm. Carbon dioxide is the gas in carbonated beverages. Dissolved in water, it can form carbonic acid H2CO3. 7, record 14, English, - carbon%20dioxide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carbon dioxide plays an important role in the greenhouse effect; in the field of global warming, the terms "carbon dioxide" and "carbon" are very often used interchangeably. 5, record 14, English, - carbon%20dioxide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: CO2 8, record 14, English, - carbon%20dioxide
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Agents de pollution
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 14
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dioxyde de carbone
1, record 14, French, dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- gaz carbonique 2, record 14, French, gaz%20carbonique
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dioxyde carbonique 3, record 14, French, dioxyde%20carbonique
avoid, masculine noun, rare
- bioxyde de carbone 4, record 14, French, bioxyde%20de%20carbone
former designation, avoid, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- anhydride carbonique 5, record 14, French, anhydride%20carbonique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- acide carbonique gazeux 6, record 14, French, acide%20carbonique%20gazeux
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- gaz acide carbonique 7, record 14, French, gaz%20acide%20carbonique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des composés oxygénés du carbone, nous retiendrons le dioxyde de carbone ou «gaz carbonique» [...] Le dioxyde de carbone CO2 est assez abondant dans la nature (atmosphère, poches de gaz souterraines, eaux minérales gazeuses), où il joue un rôle capital pour les êtres vivants, par le mécanisme de l'assimilation chlorophyllienne. C'est aussi un sous-produit de nombreuses industries (fermentation alcoolique des sucres, fabrication de la chaux vive, des ciments, synthèse de l'ammoniac, etc.). 8, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dioxyde de carbone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 9, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gaz carbonique : Ancien nom pour dioxyde de carbone; peut être utilisé dans la langue courante, mais pas dans un texte technique rigoureux. 9, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bioxyde de carbone : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; cependant, cette forme est vieillie et est maintenant totalement à proscrire. 10, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 4 OBS
anhydride carbonique : Ancien nom du dioxyde de carbone, dont l'usage est à proscrire. 9, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 5 OBS
gaz acide carbonique (ou gaz d'acide carbonique); acide carbonique gazeux : Calques de l'anglais «carbonic acid gas», formes incongrues à proscrire totalement. 9, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Formule chimique : CO2 11, record 14, French, - dioxyde%20de%20carbone
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Agentes contaminantes
- Física de la atmósfera
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 14
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- dióxido de carbono
1, record 14, Spanish, di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- anhídrido carbónico 2, record 14, Spanish, anh%C3%ADdrido%20carb%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
- dióxido carbónico 3, record 14, Spanish, di%C3%B3xido%20carb%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
- bióxido de carbono 4, record 14, Spanish, bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
- gas carbónico 5, record 14, Spanish, gas%20carb%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los especialistas señalaron la importancia de que los países industrializados se comprometan a cumplir las reducciones de emisiones de dióxido carbónico (CO2). 3, record 14, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Producto que se utiliza como agente extintor de incendios. 6, record 14, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Gas o líquido inodoro e incoloro, o bien sólido blanco. Incombustible. Soluble en agua, hidrocarburos y la mayoría de líquidos orgánicos. 7, record 14, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fórmula química: CO2 8, record 14, Spanish, - di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-04-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Climate Change
- Air Pollution
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- biological carbon pump
1, record 15, English, biological%20carbon%20pump
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- biological pump 2, record 15, English, biological%20pump
correct
- carbon pump 1, record 15, English, carbon%20pump
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microscopic life forms near the surface of the ocean - plankton- act as a pump, extracting carbon dioxide in the air and depositing it on the sea floor.[] The biological carbon pump increases the concentration of carbonate in deep waters at the expense of surface waters and, ultimately, the atmosphere. 1, record 15, English, - biological%20carbon%20pump
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution de l'air
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pompe biologique
1, record 15, French, pompe%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les organismes vivants modifient également la concentration en dioxyde de carbone dans les eaux de surface des océans; ils pompent le dioxyde de carbone de la surface vers les profondeurs.[] On recherche encore la relation exacte entre l'efficacité de la pompe biologique et la circulation océanique. 2, record 15, French, - pompe%20biologique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Ecology (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- carbon fixation
1, record 16, English, carbon%20fixation
correct, see observation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- CO2 fixation 2, record 16, English, CO2%20fixation
correct, see observation
- carbon dioxide fixation 3, record 16, English, carbon%20dioxide%20fixation
correct
- fixation of CO2 4, record 16, English, fixation%20of%20CO2
correct, see observation
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Photosynthesis is a well-understood process. It is responsible for virtually all CO2 fixation in nature. 5, record 16, English, - carbon%20fixation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Relative rates of carbon fixation or net productivity by the terrestrial and marine ecosystems are uncertain. ... Although the rate of fixation of carbon may be comparable for both [terrestrial and marine] ecosystems, carbon is turned over much faster in the oceans. 6, record 16, English, - carbon%20fixation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carbon fixation: In this context, the term "carbon" is elliptical and refers to carbon dioxide. 7, record 16, English, - carbon%20fixation
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fixation de carbone
1, record 16, French, fixation%20de%20carbone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- fixation de CO2 2, record 16, French, fixation%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- fixation de gaz carbonique 3, record 16, French, fixation%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
correct, feminine noun
- fixation de dioxyde de carbone 4, record 16, French, fixation%20de%20dioxyde%20de%20carbone
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En effet, nous avons présenté la photosynthèse comme processus global de fixation du carbone par la biomasse. Mais il existe des variations dans ce processus : la photosynthèse C3 correspond à la synthèse de composés à trois atomes de carbone alors que la photosynthèse C4 implique des composés à quatre atomes de carbone. 5, record 16, French, - fixation%20de%20carbone
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La fixation du gaz carbonique par les plantes vertes peut se faire de trois façons différentes que l'on appelle types en C3, en C4 et type CAM [métabolisme acide des crassulacées]. 6, record 16, French, - fixation%20de%20carbone
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixation de carbone : Dans ce contexte, «carbone» est un terme elliptique qui désigne le dioxyde de carbone. 7, record 16, French, - fixation%20de%20carbone
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- fijación de carbono
1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- fijación de CO2 1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20de%20CO2%20
correct, feminine noun
- fijación del carbono 1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20del%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
- fijación del dióxido de carbono 1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20del%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20
correct, feminine noun
- fijación de bióxido de carbono 1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20de%20bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
- fijación de dióxido de carbono 1, record 16, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2010-12-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- eustasy
1, record 17, English, eustasy
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- eustatism 2, record 17, English, eustatism
correct
- eustacy 3, record 17, English, eustacy
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Worldwide fluctuations of sea level due to changing capacity of the ocean basins or the volume of ocean water. 3, record 17, English, - eustasy
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- eustasie
1, record 17, French, eustasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- eustatisme 2, record 17, French, eustatisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation uniforme du niveau des mers sur une échelle mondiale. 3, record 17, French, - eustasie
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- eustatismo
1, record 17, Spanish, eustatismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- eustasia 2, record 17, Spanish, eustasia
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de variaciones del nivel del mar debidas a fenómenos climáticos o tectónicos. 3, record 17, Spanish, - eustatismo
Record 18 - internal organization data 2010-10-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- carbon dioxide uptake
1, record 18, English, carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- CO2 uptake 2, record 18, English, CO2%20uptake
correct, see observation
- uptake of carbon dioxide 3, record 18, English, uptake%20of%20carbon%20dioxide
correct
- uptake of CO2 4, record 18, English, uptake%20of%20CO2
correct, see observation
- carbon dioxide absorption 5, record 18, English, carbon%20dioxide%20absorption
correct
- CO2 absorption 6, record 18, English, CO2%20absorption
correct, see observation
- absorption of carbon dioxide 7, record 18, English, absorption%20of%20carbon%20dioxide
correct
- absorption of CO2 8, record 18, English, absorption%20of%20CO2
correct, see observation
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in many plants water availability is one of the most important factors limiting photosynthesis under natural conditions. Because water is lost from leaves through the same pores (known as stomata) that carbon dioxide enters, the plant must balance carbon dioxide uptake against water loss. Under conditions of limited water availability, the stomata restrict water loss, which exerts a strong control on the net rate of photosynthesis by limiting the availability of carbon dioxide within the leaf. 1, record 18, English, - carbon%20dioxide%20uptake
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- absorption de gaz carbonique
1, record 18, French, absorption%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- absorption de CO2 2, record 18, French, absorption%20de%20CO2
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pénétration du gaz carbonique dans les feuilles. 1, record 18, French, - absorption%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce phénomène est un des éléments essentiels de la photosynthèse. Comme pour tous les transferts de fluides, cette absorption est contrôlée par une différence de potentiel qui est ici équivalente à la différence de concentration en gaz carbonique de l'air et celle en équilibre à l'intérieur de la plante au niveau où ce gaz est transformé par voie biochimique. Cette absorption dépend aussi des résistances au transfert gazeux. On en distingue habituellement quatre : la résistance dans la couche limite d'air au voisinage de la feuille, la résistance stomatique, la résistance au transfert dans les tissus de la feuille ou mésophylle et la résistance à la carboxylation de nature chimique. Par l'intermédiaire de la résistance stomatique qui est éminemment variable, l'absorption en gaz carbonique est reliée à la transpiration. Cette relation peut s'exprimer par l'efficience de l'eau. 1, record 18, French, - absorption%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CO2 3, record 18, French, - absorption%20de%20gaz%20carbonique
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- secuestro de carbono
1, record 18, Spanish, secuestro%20de%20carbono
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- absorción de bióxido de carbono 1, record 18, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20bi%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono%20
correct, feminine noun
- absorción de CO2 1, record 18, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20CO2%20
correct, feminine noun
- absorción de dióxido de carbono 2, record 18, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20di%C3%B3xido%20de%20carbono
correct, feminine noun
- absorción de gas carbónico 1, record 18, Spanish, absorci%C3%B3n%20de%20gas%20carb%C3%B3nico
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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