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SUBSTAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chronology
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- substage
1, record 1, English, substage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subdivision of a stage whose equivalent geochronologic term is subage. 1, record 1, English, - substage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sub-stage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chronologie
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-étage
1, record 1, French, sous%2D%C3%A9tage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subdivision d'un étage géologique. 1, record 1, French, - sous%2D%C3%A9tage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-11-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- substage
1, record 2, English, substage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an attachment to a microscope by means of which accessories (as mirrors, diaphragms, condensers or Nicol prisms) are held in place beneath the stage of the instrument. 2, record 2, English, - substage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The substage carries the condenser and the mirror, if fitted. It slides in a rackwork mechanism to allow adjustment of its position.... An iris diaphragm ... is often carried out on the substage, rather than on the condenser itself.... 3, record 2, English, - substage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments d'optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sous-platine
1, record 2, French, sous%2Dplatine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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