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Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Anglais

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[A] substance of mineral origin that [is] not characterized by primarily carbon-based structure.  3, fiche 1, Anglais, - inorganic%20matter

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[These substances] are generally non-volatile, not combustible, and not biodegradable. Most inorganic-type compounds, or reactions, are ionic in nature, and therefore, rapid reactions are characteristic.  4, fiche 1, Anglais, - inorganic%20matter

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As opposed to hydrocarbons (organics), which are characterized as having carbon and hydrogen atoms in chain and ring structures. Some simple carbon compounds are considered to be inorganic (i.e., carbides, CO_x, carbonates, CS₂).  5, fiche 1, Anglais, - inorganic%20matter

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

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Substance d'origine minérale dépourvue de structure moléculaire à base de carbone.  2, fiche 1, Français, - mati%C3%A8re%20inorganique

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol

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Sustancia de origen mineral, sin carbono.  2, fiche 1, Espagnol, - materia%20inorg%C3%A1nica