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SNAP SAMPLE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
DEF

A discrete sample taken randomly (with regard to time and/or location) from a body of water.

OBS

grab sample; spot sample; snap sample: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Études et analyses environnementales
DEF

Échantillon discret prélevé dans une masse d'eau de façon aléatoire (en ce qui concerne le moment et/ou l'emplacement).

OBS

échantillon ponctuel; échantillon localisé : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Tratamiento del agua
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
DEF

Muestra discontinua de un cuerpo de agua tomada de forma aleatoria (con relación al momento y/o a la localización).

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