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AXIAL SURFACE [2 records]

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Record 1 2014-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The surface which joins the hinge lines on adjacent folded surfaces.

OBS

Where it is planar, it is called the axial plane.

OBS

axial surface: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Surface bissectrice du dièdre formé par les flancs d'un pli.

CONT

Considérons les couches successives superposées, affectées par un même pli. La surface axiale est la surface joignant leurs charnières [...]

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

Any surface of a tooth which is parallel to the long axis, such as the facial surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Toute face parallèle à l'axe longitudinal, comme la face vestibulaire.

Spanish

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