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SUSPENDED SEDIMENTS [1 record]

Record 1 2013-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Water Pollution
DEF

Sediment which remains in suspension in flowing water for a considerable period of time without contact with or settling on the streambed.

OBS

suspended load: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • suspended sediment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Matériaux restant en suspension dans l'eau courante pendant un temps assez considérable sans toucher le fond du lit ni s'y déposer.

OBS

sédiments en suspension : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • sédiment en suspension

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Contaminación del agua
DEF

Sedimentos que permanecen en suspensión en el agua fluyente, durante un período de tiempo considerable sin entrar en contacto con el lecho de la corriente o depositarse en él.

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