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Record 1 2012-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Economic Geology
DEF

A corer, consisting of a steel tube with a lead attached to its upper end, used to recover distorted vertical sections of sediment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Géologie économique
CONT

Le carottier à piston se compose d'un lest pouvant atteindre 6 tonnes sur lequel est assemblé un train de tubes acier terminé par une pièce métallique (ogive), profilée pour une bonne pénétration dans le sédiment.

Spanish

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