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chevelure [2 records]

Record 1 2003-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

The nebulous cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet.

CONT

Together, the coma and nucleus form the comet's head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
CONT

À l'intérieur de la tête, on distingue un noyau brillant de très petit diamètre apparent, entouré d'une enveloppe diffuse dégradée vers les bords, la chevelure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planetas
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
DEF

Nebulosidad que envuelve el núcleo de un cometa y que, como la cola de éste, se halla siempre orientada en la dirección opuesta a la del sol.

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Record 2 1990-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hair Styling
DEF

the coating of hairs on a human head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coiffure
DEF

Ensemble des cheveux d'une personne.

Spanish

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