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PASSEE STERILE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Geology
  • Metals Mining
  • Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
DEF

A thin layer of waste material which lies parallel to the bedding plane between ore veins or coal seams.

OBS

According to the ISO norm (ISO-R1213-2E, 1971), a "dirt band" is thicker than a "parting."

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • intervening stratum

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie économique
  • Mines métalliques
  • Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
DEF

Intervalle entre deux couches de houille ou de minerai, formé par du terrain naturel [...]

CONT

Au milieu d'une couche de charbon une barre est gréseuse ou schisteuse.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología económica
  • Minas metálicas
  • Explotación de lignito, grafito y carbón
DEF

[...] los estratos de roca estéril que se presentan entre las capas del combustible o dentro de las mismas capas.

Key term(s)
  • intercalación estéril
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