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Record 1 2002-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
CONT

[...] on appelle vitesse compétente la vitesse minimale dont doit être animé un courant pour qu'il entraîne un grain de diamètre donné.

Spanish

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