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BED LOAD [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The part of the total stream load that is moved on or immediately above the stream bed, such as the larger or heavier particles (boulders, pebbles, gravel) transported by traction or saltation along the bottom; ...

OBS

bed load: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

The terms "lag deposit" and "lag gravel" cover also another meaning in geology.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Limon, sable, gravier ou débris de sol et de roche charriés par un cours d'eau sur le lit ou immédiatement au-dessus.

OBS

sédiments charriés sur le fond : terme normalisé par ISO.

OBS

sédiments charriés sur le fond : terme rarement utilisé au singulier.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • sédiment charrié sur le fond

Spanish

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

Arena, lodos, gravilla y detritos de rocas, no en suspensión en su mayor parte, que un curso de agua arrastra a lo largo de su cauce.

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