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Record 1 2008-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Pollution
DEF

The highest deposition of acidifying compounds or other pollutants that will not cause chemical changes leading to long-term harmful effects on the overall structure or function of an ecosystem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la pollution
DEF

Dépôt maximal de composés acidifiants ou d'autres polluants qui n'entraîne pas d'altérations chimiques pouvant causer des effets néfastes à long terme à la structure globale ou à la fonction d'un écosystème.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Efectos de la polución
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Record 2 1998-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Materials Engineering
DEF

Total load at which the structural members, strained along their axis or their plane, begin to reveal considerable lateral deformation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Génie des matériaux
DEF

Charge totale à laquelle des pièces sollicitées dans leur axe ou leur plan commencent à montrer des déformations latérales appréciables.

Spanish

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