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marl [3 records]

Record 1 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

The mission of the Manitoba Association for Rights [and Liberties] is to promote respect for and observance of fundamental human rights and civil liberties and to defend, extend and foster the recognition of these rights and liberties in the province of Manitoba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

A soft, unconsolidated earthy deposit consisting of calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate, or both, and often shells, usually mixed with varying amounts of clay or other impurities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
DEF

Dépôt terreux, tendre et non consolidé, formé de carbonate de calcium ou de carbonate de magnésium, ou d'un mélange des deux, et souvent de coquillages, généralement mêlés à des quantités variables d'argile ou d'autres impuretés.

PHR

Marne schisteuse.

OBS

marne : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Geología
DEF

Roca sedimentaria consistente en arcilla que ha sido cementada por carbonato de calcio.

OBS

Las arcillas calcáreas contienen dos carbonatos; cuando su tenor en caliza pasa de 35% constituyen las margas.

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Record 3 2000-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Formation marine non consolidée faite de squelettes calcaires d'algues rouges du genre Lithothamnium, parfois mélangés de débris coquilliers et d'argiles.

Spanish

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