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Record 1 2000-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

Sample obtained in such a way that the original spatial orientation is marked on the sample before it is taken.

OBS

This technique is usually applied to hard rock samples or preconditioned unconsolidated soil intended for structural or textural examination.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
DEF

Échantillon obtenu de manière à faire figurer l'orientation spatiale d'origine sur l'échantillon telle qu'elle était avant son prélèvement.

OBS

Cette technique s'applique généralement aux échantillons de roche dure ou aux échantillons de sol préconditionnés non consolidés destinés à un examen de structure ou de texture.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par ISO.

Spanish

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