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FROST [9 records]

Record 1 2023-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

The fuzzy layer of ice crystals on a cold object, such as a window or bridge, that forms by direct deposition of water vapor to solid ice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Les gelées peuvent être divisées en deux catégories : la gelée blanche et le givre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
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Record 2 2010-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Air temperature equal to or less than the freezing point of water (0°C).

CONT

Immature wheat is susceptible to frost, which kills the plant and damages the kernels. ... Frost damage can range from moderate to severe. The worse it gets, the greater the deterioration in milling and product quality.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Abaissement de la température à une valeur égale ou inférieure au point de congélation de l'eau (0 °C) avec généralement transformation de l'eau en glace.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Descenso de la temperatura del aire hasta un valor igual o inferior al del punto de congelación del agua (0°C).

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Record 3 2010-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Temperature of the upper layer of the soil of less than 0°C.

OBS

ground frost: In the British Isles, a temperature on the grass of 0°C (32°F) or below: a term sometimes used in weather forecasts to indicate that at ground level a frost may occur while the air temperature remains above the freezing point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Température de la couche superficielle du sol inférieure à 0 °C.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Temperatura de la capa superior del suelo inferior a 0°C.

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Record 4 2003-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Covering of ice, in one of its many forms, produced by the sublimation of water vapour on objects colder than 0°C.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Couverture de glace, dans l'une de ses multiples formes, produite par la sublimation de la vapeur d'eau sur les objets ayant une température inférieure à 0 °C.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Cubierta de hielo, en una de sus múltiples formas, producida por la sublimación del vapor de agua sobre objetos con temperaturas inferiores a 0°C.

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Record 5 2003-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Climatology
OBS

An account is given of the Antarctic First Regional Observing Study of the Troposphere (FROST) project, which has been organized by the Physics and Chemistry of the Atmospheric Group of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. The goals of FROST are to study the meteorology of the Antarctic, to determine the strengths and weaknesses of operational analyses and forecasts over the continent and in the sourrounding ocean areas, and to assess the value of new forms of satellite data that are becoming available. FROST is based around three one-month Special Observing Periods (SOPs)--July 1994, 16 October-15 November 1994, and January 1995 for which comprehensive datasets have been established of model and situ and satellite observations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Climatologie
Key term(s)
  • Première étude d'observation régionale de la troposphère

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de monografías
  • Climatología
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Record 6 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
OBS

SPICE: Small Passive Intact Capture Experiment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
OBS

SPICE : Petite expérience de recueil de particules.

Spanish

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Record 7 1998-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Food Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Couche de glace blanche formée de cristaux qui se compose sur une surface froide.

OBS

Dans le cas d'un produit aquatique congelé, la formation de givre qui se dépose constitue un défaut et révèle que le produit a été emballé et/ou conservé dans de mauvaises conditions.

Spanish

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Record 8 1998-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Food Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Se couvrir de givre.

Spanish

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Record 9 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

A matte-like appearance to the finish of a coin.

OBS

See related term: lustre (noun).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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