TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

snowmelt flood [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2004-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Considerable flood rise in rivers occurring every spring and caused by melting of snow pack accumulated during winter period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Crue importante des cours d'eau se produisant chaque printemps et causée par la fonte du manteau nival accumulé pendant l'hiver.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Crecida que se produce todas las primaveras y es causada por el deshielo de la capa de nieve acumulada durante el invierno.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: