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MATRICES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- matrix
1, record 1, English, matrix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The natural fine-grained material between the larger particles of a sedimentary rock. 2, record 1, English, - matrix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conglomerates ... consist of rounded pebbles, cobbles and boulders set in a fine-grained matrix. The matrix usually consists of sand or silt and is commonly cemented by calcite or quartz. In contrast, breccias contain angular rock fragments similarly set in fine-grained, sandy or silty matrix. 3, record 1, English, - matrix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In breccia deposits, the clasts are fragments of the host rocks, and the matrix is rich in the iron oxides. 4, record 1, English, - matrix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matrix: the term is applied to sedimentary rocks; the igneous equivalent is "groundmass," although "matrix" is also commonly used of igneous rocks. 5, record 1, English, - matrix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: matrices. 2, record 1, English, - matrix
Record 1, Key term(s)
- matrices
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matrice
1, record 1, French, matrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau d'une roche qui englobe les éléments de grande taille et qui est constituée d'éléments plus petits. 2, record 1, French, - matrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les gîtes où la minéralisation est contenue dans des brèches, les clastes sont constitués de fragments de roches hôtes et la matrice est riche en oxydes de fer. 3, record 1, French, - matrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- matriz
1, record 1, Spanish, matriz
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Matrices
1, record 2, English, Matrices
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Mats 1, record 2, English, Mats
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moulds made of papier mâché used by newspapers to make stereotypes of clients' advertisements. 1, record 2, English, - Matrices
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- flans
1, record 2, French, flans
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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