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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Geology
OBS

sub: A prefix meaning ... to a lesser degree than, somewhat, slightly ...

OBS

desert: Of a desert or deserts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Géologie
DEF

Relatif à une région dont les conditions climatiques et biologiques sont proches de celles des déserts.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingenieria química
  • Geología
DEF

Relativo a una región cuyas condiciones climáticas y biológicas se acercan a las de los desiertos.

CONT

El clima juega un papel esencial en el desarrollo de las cuestas, ya que las calizas dan relieves más pronunciados en países áridos y subáridos que en países húmedos y de clima templado.

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