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TOP LAYER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- topset bed
1, record 1, English, topset%20bed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- top-set bed 2, record 1, English, top%2Dset%20bed
correct
- topset 2, record 1, English, topset
correct
- uppermost bed 3, record 1, English, uppermost%20bed
correct
- top layer 4, record 1, English, top%20layer
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the nearly horizontal sedimentary layers deposited on the top surface of an advancing delta. 5, record 1, English, - topset%20bed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
topset bed: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 1, English, - topset%20bed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lit sommital
1, record 1, French, lit%20sommital
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lit de sommet 1, record 1, French, lit%20de%20sommet
correct, masculine noun
- couche de sommet 2, record 1, French, couche%20de%20sommet
correct, feminine noun
- couche sommitale 3, record 1, French, couche%20sommitale
correct, feminine noun
- lit deltaïque sommital 4, record 1, French, lit%20delta%C3%AFque%20sommital
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enfin tout au sommet [du delta], le reste du dernier transport, «couches de sommet» (topset-beds), de nouveau à peu près parallèles à la faible pente générale, donc aux couches du fond. 2, record 1, French, - lit%20sommital
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche sommitale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - lit%20sommital
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- outer layer
1, record 2, English, outer%20layer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- top layer 2, record 2, English, top%20layer
correct
- third layer 3, record 2, English, third%20layer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion ... Inside layer: Wicking underlayers (synthetic fabric). Middle layers: Warm insulating layers (synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer: Windproof, waterproof shell layer (GoreTex/coated nylon). 4, record 2, English, - outer%20layer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche extérieure
1, record 2, French, couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 2, French, - couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 3, record 2, French, - couche%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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