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manure [3 records]

Record 1 2019-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

The excreta of animals, with or without the admixture of bedding or litter, in varying stages of decomposition[, used to fertilize soil].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
DEF

Excréments d'animaux, mélangés ou non à des litières et ayant atteint divers stades de décomposition[, utilisés comme engrais].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
DEF

Conjunto de excrementos animales [...] y otras materias orgánicas descompuestas, utilizados como abono para las tierras.

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Record 2 2004-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

To enrich (land) by the application of manure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
CONT

[...] épandre du fumier, c'est appliquer une fertilisation [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
DEF

Agregar estiércol a las tierras para mejorarlas.

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Record 3 1986-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
DEF

A term in the hide and pelt industry indicating the extent of fecal contamination of the skin or pelt.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
DEF

Souillure de crotte qui détériore la laine, la brûle ou provoque un changement de coloration des fibres.

Spanish

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