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ACID ROCK DRAINAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Pollutants
DEF

Acidic water (pH <5.0) containing sulphide minerals, particularly iron pyrite ...

OBS

ARD occurs primarily in the outflow from mining operations but can also occur where the earth has been disturbed (construction sites, subdivisions, transportation corridors, etc.).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Agents de pollution
DEF

Eau acide (pH < 5,0) contenant des minéraux sulfurés, notamment de la pyrite [...]

OBS

Les eaux d'exhaure de roches acides se trouvent surtout dans le débit sortant de l'exploitation minière, mais peuvent également se trouver là où la terre a été perturbée (chantiers de construction, lotissements, couloirs de circulation, etc.).

OBS

eau d'exhaure de roches acides : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • eaux d'exhaure de roches acides

Spanish

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