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DESICCATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- desiccation
1, record 1, English, desiccation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the drying out of a living organism, such as when aquatic animals are taken out of water, slugs are exposed to salt, or when plants are exposed to sunlight or drought. 2, record 1, English, - desiccation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... all human burials within the Chinchorro culture were prepared for mummification. The bodies were carefully prepared, beginning with removal of the internal organs and skin, before being left in the hot, dry climate of the Atacama Desert, which aided in desiccation. 3, record 1, English, - desiccation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dessication
1, record 1, French, dessication
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dessication [...] Dans une atmosphère sèche et chaude les corps se dessèchent, perdant peu à peu toute l'eau qu'ils contenaient par évaporation. Les moisissures et les bactéries ne peuvent se développer ce qui préserve le corps de toute détérioration. On assiste presque à une lyophilisation des corps, un assèchement total. 1, record 1, French, - dessication
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drying Techniques (Farming)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- desiccation
1, record 2, English, desiccation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of drying out. 2, record 2, English, - desiccation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Desiccation of field peas is under way with some early swathing and harvesting having occurred. 3, record 2, English, - desiccation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessiccation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessiccation
1, record 2, French, dessiccation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suppression naturelle ou artificielle de l'humidité contenue dans un corps [...] 2, record 2, French, - dessiccation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dessiccation des champs de pois est en cours; on a procédé à un andainage et à une récolte précoces. 3, record 2, French, - dessiccation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desecación (Técnicas agrícolas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desecación
1, record 2, Spanish, desecaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- desecamiento 2, record 2, Spanish, desecamiento
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drenaje de zonas en las que se acumula agua. 3, record 2, Spanish, - desecaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con frecuencia, tiene por finalidad ampliar superficies para cultivo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - desecaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Food Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- desiccation
1, record 3, English, desiccation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any process for evaporating water or removing water vapor from a material. 2, record 3, English, - desiccation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessiccation
1, record 3, French, dessiccation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à éliminer l'eau contenue dans un produit. 2, record 3, French, - dessiccation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les procédés modernes de dessiccation du lait se divisent en deux catégories (dessiccation sur rouleau et dessiccation par atomisation) et sont désignés sous les noms de procédé Hatmaker, du nom de son inventeur, et procédé spray, ou procédé par atomisation. 3, record 3, French, - dessiccation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Congelación y refrigeración
- Industria alimentaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- desecación
1, record 3, Spanish, desecaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La desecación permite conservar no pocas clases de fruta, así como residuos industriales (pulpas de las azucareras, cervecerías, etc.) que tienen distintos usos industriales o sirven de alimento para el ganado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - desecaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Ecology (General)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- desiccation
1, record 4, English, desiccation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which a region suffers a complete loss of its water because of decrease of rainfall, increase of evaporation, or changes in other climatic controls. 2, record 4, English, - desiccation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Desiccation is manifested by the drying up of streams and lakes, the destruction of vegetation, the loss of surface soil. 2, record 4, English, - desiccation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dessèchement
1, record 4, French, dess%C3%A8chement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel une région subit une perte totale de son eau, due à une diminution des précipitations, un manque d'irrigation, un déboisement, une pratique excessive des cultures, ou des modifications des conditions climatiques. 1, record 4, French, - dess%C3%A8chement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dessèchement se manifeste par le tarissement des cours d'eau et des lacs, le dépérissement de la végétation, la perte du sol superficiel, etc. 1, record 4, French, - dess%C3%A8chement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- desecación
1, record 4, Spanish, desecaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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