TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BIOCALCIRUDITE [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
DEF

A rudaceous, sedimentary carbonate rock, the discrete particles of which are composed of fragmental fossiliferous material [and] are larger than 2 mm in diameter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Roche sédimentaire formée d’éléments bioclastiques supérieurs à 2 millimètres de diamètre.

OBS

Terme désignant les calcaires détritiques formés par l'accumulation de tests d'organismes comme les «lumachelles» [...], les calcaires à nummulites [...], à mollusques [...], à brachiopodes, etc. Les débris de coquilles ont subi un transport avant de se sédimenter.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: