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CLOSED ENVIRONMENT [2 records]

Record 1 2008-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biogeography
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

The confined environment is one in which means of exit are deficient; the water level is maintained constant through evaporation. But the dissolved products are concentrated instead of being evacuated. One speaks of a closed, confined, poorly drained environment, or an environment of accumulation.

OBS

restricted environment: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biogéographie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Le milieu confiné est celui dont les exutoires sont déficients : la permanence du niveau des eaux est alors assurée par l'évaporation. Mais les produits apportés en solution, au lieu de s'évacuer, se concentrent. On parle de milieu fermé, confiné, mal drainé, ou de milieu d'accumulation.

OBS

milieu confiné; milieu à circulation fermée; milieu à circulation restreinte : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Penal Administration
OBS

CD 006. Correctional Service Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration pénitentiaire

Spanish

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