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boil [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- boil
1, record 1, English, boil
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upward flow of water in a sandy formation due to an unbalanced water pressure resulting from a rise in a nearby stream, or from removing the overburden in making excavations. 1, record 1, English, - boil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- renard par soulèvement
1, record 1, French, renard%20par%20soul%C3%A8vement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement ascendant de l'eau dans une formation sablonneuse, provoqué par un déséquilibre de la pression hydrostatique résultant d'une montée des eaux d'un cours d'eau voisin ou de la décompression lors de l'exécution de travaux d'excavation. 2, record 1, French, - renard%20par%20soul%C3%A8vement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sifonamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, sifonamiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flujo ascendente de agua que se produce en terreno arenoso debido a un desequilibrio de la presión del agua que resulta de una crecida en una corriente cercana, o de la disminución de la sobrecarga a causa de excavaciones. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sifonamiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boil
1, record 2, English, boil
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- boiler 2, record 2, English, boiler
- boiling eddy 2, record 2, English, boiling%20eddy
- cushion 2, record 2, English, cushion
noun
- curling pillow 2, record 2, English, curling%20pillow
- pillow 2, record 2, English, pillow
less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A "mound" of water caused by the current's being deflected toward the surface by an underwater obstruction. 3, record 2, English, - boil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect is a flowerlike flow, with the water blooming in every direction. This condition is called a boil. 4, record 2, English, - boil
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes called a pillow. 2, record 2, English, - boil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- champignon
1, record 2, French, champignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résurgence en surface d'un courant [ascendant] formant une sorte de monticule où l'eau se trouve repoussée vers la périphérie. 2, record 2, French, - champignon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les champignons [...] sont des surpressions venant éclater à la surface. 3, record 2, French, - champignon
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La vague saute littéralement dans les airs. Il se produit dans un courant très rapide où la veine d'eau change de direction à cause d'un obstacle. 4, record 2, French, - champignon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boil
1, record 3, English, boil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agitation of a bath of metal caused by the liberation of a gas beneath its surface. 1, record 3, English, - boil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May be deliberately induced by the addition of oxidizing material to a bath containing carbon. [It is then] called a carbon boil and CO or CO2 are liberated. 1, record 3, English, - boil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agitation du bain
1, record 3, French, agitation%20du%20bain
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- travail du bain 1, record 3, French, travail%20du%20bain
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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