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PEAT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Origins and Composition of Coal
- Biomass Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peat
1, record 1, English, peat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The youngest member of the coal series, a fuel consisting of layers of dead vegetation in varying degrees of decomposition occurring in swampy hollows in cold and intemperate regions. 2, record 1, English, - peat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fresh plant growth at the surface adds material to the decomposing debris; peat may be found in layers several metres thick ... 2, record 1, English, - peat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peat: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - peat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Origine et constitution des charbons
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourbe
1, record 1, French, tourbe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sol hydromorphe à nappe phréatique permanente, à accumulation de matière organique incomplètement décomposée, provenant de débris végétaux et racines des plantes hygrophiles (surtout les sphaignes). 2, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fossile ou actuelle, la tourbe fournit, après séchage, un combustible de médiocre qualité employé localement pour le chauffage domestique. 2, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbe : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Orígenes y composición del carbón
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turba
1, record 1, Spanish, turba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia carbonosa blanda, parda y oscura formada por restos en distintos grados de descomposición en aguas poco oxigenadas y pantanosas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - turba
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