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INORGANIC MERCURY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inorganic mercury compound
1, record 1, English, inorganic%20mercury%20compound
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inorganic mercury 2, record 1, English, inorganic%20mercury
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mercury combines with other elements, such as chlorine, sulfur, or oxygen, to form inorganic mercury compound or "salts." Most inorganic mercury compounds are white powder or crystals. Mercury also combines with carbon to make organic mercury compounds. ... Inorganic mercury (metallic mercury and inorganic mercury compounds) enters the air mining ore deposits, burning coal and waste, and from manufacturing plants. It enters the water or soil from natural deposits, disposal of water, and the use of mercury-containing fungicides. 3, record 1, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposure to high levels of inorganic mercury slats can cause damage, nervous system effects, nausea, and diarrhea. 3, record 1, English, - inorganic%20mercury%20compound
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- composé inorganique du mercure
1, record 1, French, compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mercure inorganique 2, record 1, French, mercure%20inorganique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des composés inorganiques du mercure qui sont solides et dont l'absorption et la distribution sont différentes de celles du mercure élémentaire. Même si beaucoup des organes cibles et des effets toxiques sont semblables pour le mercure élémentaire et les composés inorganiques du mercure, il existe certaines différences importantes pour l'évaluation des dangers posés pour la santé chez l'homme. 3, record 1, French, - compos%C3%A9%20inorganique%20du%20mercure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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