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Record 1 2006-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
  • Various Metal Ores
CONT

... most of the red ore is soft, spongy, and clay-like and has high porosity and moisture content.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
  • Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
DEF

Qui est de la nature de l'argile; qui en a l'aspect.

CONT

[...] le minerai rouge est en grande partie tendre, spongieux et d'aspect argileux et son taux d'humidité et sa porosité sont élevés.

Spanish

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