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terminal phase [2 records]

Record 1 2008-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Geochemistry
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

A solid solution having a restricted range of compositions, one end of the range being a pure component of an alloy system.

CONT

A terminal phase or terminal solution is one that exists in the extremes of concentration (0 and 100%) of the phase diagram. One that exists in the middle, separated from the extremes, is called an intermediate phase or solid solution.

OBS

terminal phase: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Géochimie
  • Métallurgie générale
CONT

La chlorite se trouve dans la pâte et correspond à une phase terminale hydrothermale.

OBS

phase terminale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Space Weapons
DEF

When the RVs come back in the atmosphere in the final approach to their targets.

OBS

RV means re-entry vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Armes orbitales

Spanish

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