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temperature extremes [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Highest and lowest values of temperature attained during a given time interval.

OBS

When used in the plural, this concept refers to both values (the highest and the lowest values of temperature).

Key term(s)
  • extremes of temperature
  • extreme of temperature
  • temperature extreme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Valeurs la plus haute et la plus basse atteintes par la température pendant un intervalle de temps donné.

OBS

Le terme «extrêmes de température» englobe les deux valeurs (la plus haute ET la plus basse température) alors que «température extrême» ne désigne qu'une valeur (la plus haute OU la plus basse température).

Key term(s)
  • extrême de température

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Los valores más alto y más bajo de la temperatura registrados durante un período de observación dado.

Key term(s)
  • temperatura extrema
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