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WEATHERING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 1, English, weathering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- demorphism 2, record 1, English, demorphism
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The destructive processes by which rocks are changed on exposure to atmospheric agents at or near the earth's surface, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material ... 3, record 1, English, - weathering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weathering is the initial stage in the process of denudation. An essential feature of the process is that it affects rocks in situ; no transportation is involved. This is the factor which distinguishes it clearly from erosion. There are two main types of weathering: (1) Mechanical. ... (2) Chemical ... 4, record 1, English, - weathering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- météorisation
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique 2, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
- altération atmosphérique 3, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- altération climatique 4, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20climatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modifications d'ordre mécanique, physico-chimique ou biochimique, que subissent les roches au contact avec les agents atmosphériques. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Processus d'altération atmosphérique. [...] Les effets des agents atmosphériques sur les divers minéraux dépendent de la stabilité de ces derniers [...] et de la vitesse à laquelle les minéraux instables sont remplacés par des matériaux stables [...] 6, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme «altération» est [souvent] utilisé dans le sens d'altération météorique («weathering» des Anglo-Saxons) [...] 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La gélifraction, la dissolution ou l'hydrolyse sont des formes de météorisation. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 1, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puesta en contacto del suelo con la superficie, de modo que se vea sometido a la acción climática y al aire. 1, record 1, Spanish, - meteorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 2, English, weathering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The alteration of raw materials by exposure to the weather, resulting particularly in the oxidation and solution of certain impurities and their partial elimination. 1, record 2, English, - weathering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weathering: term recommended by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - weathering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atmosphérisation
1, record 2, French, atmosph%C3%A9risation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation des matières premières par les agents atmosphériques qui provoquent, en particulier, l'oxydation ou la dissolution de certaines impuretés et leur élimination partielle. 1, record 2, French, - atmosph%C3%A9risation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atmosphérisation : terme recommandé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - atmosph%C3%A9risation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Strength of Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 3, English, weathering
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical, chemical, or biological action of the atmosphere, hydrometeors, and suspended impurities on the form, colour, or constitution of exposed material. 2, record 3, English, - weathering
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weathering: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - weathering
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Weathering of compounded products, materials, plastics, polymers, rocks, stones. 3, record 3, English, - weathering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vieillissement climatique
1, record 3, French, vieillissement%20climatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vieillissement aux intempéries 2, record 3, French, vieillissement%20aux%20intemp%C3%A9ries
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- altération superficielle par les agents atmosphériques 3, record 3, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle%20par%20les%20agents%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action mécanique, chimique ou biologique de l'atmosphère, des hydrométéores et des particules en suspension dans l'air sur la forme, la couleur et la constitution des matières exposées à leurs effets. 4, record 3, French, - vieillissement%20climatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vieillissement climatique; vieillissement aux intempéries : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - vieillissement%20climatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vieillissement climatique des bateaux, isolations, matériaux, matériaux polymères, polymères, systèmes. 5, record 3, French, - vieillissement%20climatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Resistencia de los materiales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- envejecimiento climático
1, record 3, Spanish, envejecimiento%20clim%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- temperie 1, record 3, Spanish, temperie
feminine noun
- temporación 1, record 3, Spanish, temporaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción mecánica, química o biológica de la atmósfera, los hidrometeoros y las impurezas en suspensión en el aire sobre la forma, el color o la constitución del material expuesto. 1, record 3, Spanish, - envejecimiento%20clim%C3%A1tico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 4, English, weathering
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The reduction in effectiveness of any substance due to exposure to atmospheric conditions. 2, record 4, English, - weathering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weathering: term officially approved by the Department of National Defence 3, record 4, English, - weathering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- désagrégation
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réduction de l'efficacité d'une substance due à son exposition aux conditions atmosphériques. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désagrégation : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- weathering 1, record 5, English, weathering
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wash 1, record 5, English, wash
noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cover applied to a structure so as to enable it to shed rainwater. 2, record 5, English, - weathering
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- glacis
1, record 5, French, glacis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couronne d'un mur légèrement inclinée pour faire écouler l'eau de pluie. 1, record 5, French, - glacis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vertiente para caída de agua
1, record 5, Spanish, vertiente%20para%20ca%C3%ADda%20de%20agua
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- raveling
1, record 6, English, raveling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ravelling 2, record 6, English, ravelling
correct
- fretting 3, record 6, English, fretting
correct
- surface disintegration 4, record 6, English, surface%20disintegration
correct
- weathering 5, record 6, English, weathering
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Progressive disintegration from the surface downward, or edges inward, by the dislodgement of aggregate particles. 6, record 6, English, - raveling
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bituminous concrete surfaces will ravel if they are deficient in asphalt. The raveling can be corrected by applying a seal coat or overlay of plant-mixed asphaltic concrete. 6, record 6, English, - raveling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arrachement
1, record 6, French, arrachement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- déchaussement 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9chaussement
correct, masculine noun
- désenrobage 3, record 6, French, d%C3%A9senrobage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- désintégration 4, record 6, French, d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9gration
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut d'un enduit superficiel dont les gravillons sont détachés sous l'action du trafic et des intempéries. 5, record 6, French, - arrachement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désenrobage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 6, French, - arrachement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de carreteras
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- desintegración de la superficie
1, record 6, Spanish, desintegraci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20superficie
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- descascaramiento 1, record 6, Spanish, descascaramiento
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weathering 1, record 7, English, weathering
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 2, record 7, English, - weathering
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- altération sur pied
1, record 7, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20sur%20pied
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 2, record 7, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20sur%20pied
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-08-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 8, English, weathering
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of cereal crops in the field before harvest 1, record 8, English, - weathering
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- altération sur pied
1, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20sur%20pied
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
du grain avant la récolte 1, record 8, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20sur%20pied
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Wood Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- weathering 1, record 9, English, weathering
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical or chemical disintegration and discoloration of the surface of wood caused by exposure to light, the action of dust and sand carried by winds, an the alternate shrinking and swelling of the surface fibers with the continual variation in moisture content brought about by changes in the weather. 1, record 9, English, - weathering
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- altération atmosphérique
1, record 9, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désintégration et décoloration mécaniques ou chimiques de la surface du bois causées par la lumière, la poussière et le sable transportés par le vent, et par le retrait et le gonflement des fibres en raison de la variation continuelle de la teneur en humidité. 1, record 9, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-09-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 10, English, weathering
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- effritement
1, record 10, French, effritement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-02-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 11, English, weathering
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forest dieback. 2, record 11, English, - weathering
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- altération superficielle
1, record 11, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépérissement des forêts. 2, record 11, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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