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OCEAN CURRENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ocean current
1, record 1, English, ocean%20current
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oceanic current 2, record 1, English, oceanic%20current
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction. 3, record 1, English, - ocean%20current
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ocean currents are the predominantly horizontal motions of water in the sea, including the general ocean circulation, periodic flows and sporadic displacements of water masses. 4, record 1, English, - ocean%20current
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courant océanique
1, record 1, French, courant%20oc%C3%A9anique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courant marin caractérisé par une extension régionale ou planétaire, une direction relativement stable, une vitesse modérée (ordinairement inférieure à 1 m/s) et un débit élevé. 2, record 1, French, - courant%20oc%C3%A9anique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les courants océaniques profonds peuvent modifier la distribution des sédiments. 3, record 1, French, - courant%20oc%C3%A9anique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente oceánica
1, record 1, Spanish, corriente%20oce%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de masas de agua marinas provocado por factores externos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - corriente%20oce%C3%A1nica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Desplazamiento del agua de mar de dirección, flujo y velocidad determinados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - corriente%20oce%C3%A1nica
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