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LIMON [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Limón
1, record 1, English, Lim%C3%B3n
correct, Costa Rica
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A province of Costa Rica. 2, record 1, English, - Lim%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CR-L: code recognized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - Lim%C3%B3n
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Limón
1, record 1, French, Lim%C3%B3n
correct, Costa Rica
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Province du Costa Rica. 2, record 1, French, - Lim%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CR-L : code reconnu par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - Lim%C3%B3n
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Stairs and Stairways
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stair stringer
1, record 2, English, stair%20stringer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- string 2, record 2, English, string
correct, noun, standardized
- stringer 3, record 2, English, stringer
correct
- carriage 4, record 2, English, carriage
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclined member supporting the treads and risers of a stair. 5, record 2, English, - stair%20stringer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
string: term standardized by the ISO. 6, record 2, English, - stair%20stringer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stair stringer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 2, English, - stair%20stringer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Escaliers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 2, French, limon
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- limon d'escalier 2, record 2, French, limon%20d%27escalier
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'appui rampante des extrémités des marches d'un escalier, du côté du jour (c'est-à-dire du côté opposé au mur), ou des deux côtés si l'escalier n'est pas adossé à un mur. 3, record 2, French, - limon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
limon : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - limon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
limon d'escalier : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - limon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Escaleras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zanca
1, record 2, Spanish, zanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zanca de escalera 2, record 2, Spanish, zanca%20de%20escalera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viga inclinada sobre la que apoyan las huellas y contrahuellas de una escalera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - zanca
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Walls and Partitions
- Landscape Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cheek wall
1, record 3, English, cheek%20wall
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Return wall at the edge of steps running perpendicular to the risers. 1, record 3, English, - cheek%20wall
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In landscaping, a small retaining wall built alongside a flight of steps to support abutting earth. 2, record 3, English, - cheek%20wall
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Murs et cloisons
- Architecture paysagère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 3, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les limons sont les murettes bordant l'escalier. 1, record 3, French, - limon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- loam
1, record 4, English, loam
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soil material that contains 7 to 27% clay, 28 to 50% silt, and less than 52% sand. 2, record 4, English, - loam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loam: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 4, English, - loam
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- loam
1, record 4, French, loam
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- limon 2, record 4, French, limon
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Belgium, France
- vase 3, record 4, French, vase
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau du sol contenant de 7 à 27 % d'argile, de 28 à 50 % de limon et moins de 52 % de sable. 4, record 4, French, - loam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de texture du sol. Ne pas confondre avec «limon/silt». 5, record 4, French, - loam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vase : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 4, French, - loam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
limon : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 4, French, - loam
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- limo
1, record 4, Spanish, limo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Depósito pelítico no consolidado, de composición variable, normalmente rico en arcilla y silíce y con plasticidad ligera o nula. 2, record 4, Spanish, - limo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 5, English, silt
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soil separate consisting of particles between 0.05 and 0.002 mm in equivalent diameter. 2, record 5, English, - silt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The diameter range recognized by the International Society of Soil Science is 0.002-0.02 mm. 3, record 5, English, - silt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
silt: term used by Parks Canada. 4, record 5, English, - silt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Silt veneer. 5, record 5, English, - silt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 5, French, limon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- silt 2, record 5, French, silt
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fraction du sol consistant en particules d'un diamètre équivalent de 0,05 à 0,002 mm. 3, record 5, French, - limon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pédologues de France et de Suisse ont introduit le terme «silt» qui prend la place du terme «limon» dans le sens de fraction granulométrique. Au Canada, les pédologues ont retenu «limon» pour la fraction et «loam» pour le type de sol. 2, record 5, French, - limon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon les fractions adoptées par l'Association internationale de la science du sol, la dimension des particules du limon varie entre 0,02 et 0,002 mm de diamètre. 4, record 5, French, - limon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
silt : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 5, record 5, French, - limon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
limon : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 5, French, - limon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Placage de limon. 7, record 5, French, - limon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- limo
1, record 5, Spanish, limo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lemon
1, record 6, English, lemon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry and is produced by a small thorny tree (Citrus limon). 2, record 6, English, - lemon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- citron
1, record 6, French, citron
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- limon 2, record 6, French, limon
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit jaune du citronnier, agrume de saveur acide. 3, record 6, French, - citron
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Fruticultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- limón
1, record 6, Spanish, lim%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Aquaculture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 7, English, silt
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In bays, including river estuaries, sedimentation of silt is facilitated as a result of the slight water movement; consequently, sea marshes develop. 2, record 7, English, - silt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Aquaculture
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 7, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- boue 2, record 7, French, boue
correct, feminine noun
- vase 3, record 7, French, vase
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Acuicultura
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- limo
1, record 7, Spanish, limo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- cieno 1, record 7, Spanish, cieno
correct, masculine noun
- légamo 2, record 7, Spanish, l%C3%A9gamo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mezcla de sedimentos muy finos, arcillosos, calcáreos, ferruginosos y arenosos, que forma depósitos poco coherentes en el fondo de los mares, ríos, lagos y en el lecho de las aguas estancadas. 3, record 7, Spanish, - limo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shaft
1, record 8, English, shaft
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of the two pieces between which a horse is hitched to a vehicle. 2, record 8, English, - shaft
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
shafts of a sulky. 3, record 8, English, - shaft
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- brancard
1, record 8, French, brancard
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- timon 2, record 8, French, timon
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- limon 1, record 8, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
- montant 1, record 8, French, montant
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- ménoire 1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9noire
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des pièces entre lesquelles on attelle un cheval à une voiture. 1, record 8, French, - brancard
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En courses attelées le terme «timon» est parfois utilisé pour désigner les brancards. 1, record 8, French, - brancard
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
montants / brancards d'un sulky. 3, record 8, French, - brancard
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-06-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 9, English, slime
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.g., slime on meat carcasses is a sign of degradation by microorganisms. 1, record 9, English, - slime
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 9, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- limon visqueux 1, record 9, French, limon%20visqueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La carcasse peut devenir poisseuse, puis se recouvrir de limon, enduit bactérien visqueux. 1, record 9, French, - limon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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