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ORIENTATION SAMPLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

Sample obtained by methods of lower cost and leading to results of lower reliability.

OBS

Taking orientation samples is a common screening practice in the exploratory stage of extending soil sampling programmes.

OBS

Term and definition standarized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
DEF

Échantillon obtenu par des méthodes moins coûteuses et donnant des résultats moins fiables.

OBS

Le prélèvement d'échantillons d'orientation est une pratique de tri courante à la phase exploratoire de programmes extensifs d'échantillonnage de sol.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par ISO.

Spanish

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