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SUBSTANCE NUCLEAIRE [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2013-08-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear material
1, record 1, English, nuclear%20material
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(a) Any material (other than thorium or natural or depleted uranium uncontaminated by significant quantities of fission products) that is capable of releasing energy by a self-sustaining chain process of nuclear fission, (b) radioactive material produced in the production or utilization of material referred to in paragraph (a), and (c) material made radioactive by exposure to radiation consequential upon or incidental to the production or utilization of material referred to in paragraph (a), but does not include radioactive isotopes that are not combined, mixed or associated with material referred to in paragraph (a). 2, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear material: This term comprises source materials, special nuclear materials, and sometimes also ores and ore wastes. 3, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear material: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 4, record 1, English, - nuclear%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matière nucléaire
1, record 1, French, mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance nucléaire 2, record 1, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a) Toute substance (autre que le thorium ou l'uranium naturel ou appauvri non contaminé par des quantités importantes de produits de fission) qui est capable de libérer de l'énergie par une réaction de fission nucléaire en chaîne qui s'entretient d'elle-même, b) les substances radioactives produites au cours de la production ou de l'utilisation de substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a), et c) les substances rendues radioactives par l'exposition [aux rayonnements] à la suite de la production ou de l'utilisation de substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a) ou accessoirement à celles-ci, mais ne comprend pas les isotopes radioactifs qui ne sont pas combinés, mélangés ou associés à des substances mentionnées à l'alinéa a). 2, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matière nucléaire : Ce terme recouvre les matières nucléaires brutes, les matières nucléaires spéciales, et quelquefois aussi des minerais et des déchets miniers. 3, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matière nucléaire : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 4, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Comité canadien de la normalisation de la terminologie nucléaire de 1980 a suggéré de remplacer dans les lois et règlements l'expression «substance nucléaire» par «matière nucléaire». 3, record 1, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuclear substance
1, record 2, English, nuclear%20substance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nuclear material 1, record 2, English, nuclear%20material
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance capable of releasing nuclear energy or that is required or was used for the production of nuclear energy. 1, record 2, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear substance; nuclear material: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire
1, record 2, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matière nucléaire 1, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8re%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance pouvant libérer de l'énergie nucléaire ou qui est nécessaire pour en produire ou qui a servi à en produire. 1, record 2, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
substance nucléaire; matière nucléaire : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2005-01-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear substance 1, record 3, English, nuclear%20substance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Nuclear substance" means (a) deuterium, thorium, uranium or an element with an atomic number greater than 92; (b) a derivative or compound of deuterium, thorium, uranium or of an element with an atomic number greater than 92; (c) a radioactive nuclide; (d) a substance that is prescribed as being capable of releasing nuclear energy or as being required for the production or use of nuclear energy; (e) a radioactive by-product of the development, production or use of nuclear energy; and (f) a radioactive substance or radioactive thing that was used for the development or production, or in connection with the use, of nuclear energy. 1, record 3, English, - nuclear%20substance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- substance nucléaire
1, record 3, French, substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Substance nucléaire» : a) le deutérium, le thorium, l'uranium et les éléments de numéro atomique supérieur à 92; b) les dérivés et composés du deutérium, du thorium, de l'uranium ou des éléments de numéro atomique supérieur à 92; c) les radionucléides; d) les substances désignées par règlement comme étant soit capables de libérer de l'énergie nucléaire, soit indispensables pour en produire ou en utiliser; e) un sous-produit radioactif qui résulte du développement, de la production ou de l'utilisation de l'énergie nucléaire; f) une substance ou un objet radioactif qui a servi dans le cadre du développement, de la production ou de l'utilisation de l'énergie nucléaire. 1, record 3, French, - substance%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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