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PROMETTEUR [3 records]

Record 1 2005-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Geological Prospecting
CONT

... the area could be prospective for porphyry deposits.

CONT

The Redstone deposit ... is not attractive for mining because it occurs in a remote, undeveloped region with a severe climate ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection géologique
CONT

[...] la région pourrait être prometteuse pour la découverte de gîtes porphyriques.

CONT

Le gisement de Redstone [...] n'est pas prometteur pour l'exploitation minière, car il est situé dans une région éloignée et peu développée au climat rude [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Horticulture
OBS

e.g. promising plant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Horticulture
OBS

par exemple la fétugue élevée est une plante d'avenir car elle possède des qualités précieuses

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

As in high-potential employee, high-potential middle manager.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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