TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

GREENING OYSTERS [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2021-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
DEF

A method used in France in which oysters are reared in small, shallow coastal ponds rich in certain [microalgae] that impart a green colour to the meat.

CONT

... oyster greening ... contributes significantly to the economic value of cultured oysters ... due to organoleptic and essential fatty acid modifications in green oysters that result in a more palatable ... content ...

Key term(s)
  • greening of oysters

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
DEF

Opération pratiquée en France qui consiste à placer les huîtres dans de petits étangs salés (claires) où l'abondance de certaines [microalgues] leur confère une couleur verte et un goût apprécié.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acuicultura
  • Moluscos, equinodermos y procordados
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: