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SEDIMENT CHARBONNEUX [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
DEF

A sediment containing organic matter.

CONT

Carbonaceous sediments are the result of organic activity, and are of two sorts: the peat-coal series and the kerogens. Peat is used for local fuel in boggy parts of the world. Lignite and bituminous coals continue to be important fuels.

OBS

carbonaceous sediment: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Géologie
DEF

Sédiment qui contient du carbone en proportion variée.

OBS

Le terme «charbonneux» signifie «qui a l'aspect du charbon» et est à éviter dans ce sens.

OBS

sédiment carboné : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Geology
CONT

... the coaly nature of much of the carbonaceous sediment suggests that the predominant hydrocarbon product would probably be gas.

OBS

carbonaceous sediment: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Géologie
CONT

[...] il se forme à la surface des moisissures épaisses au milieu desquelles on aperçoit une sorte de sédiment charbonneux.

OBS

sédiment charbonneux : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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