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HARDPAN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Geochemistry
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hardpan
1, record 1, English, hardpan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hardpan layer 2, record 1, English, hardpan%20layer
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a relatively hard, impervious and often clayey layer of soil lying at or just below the surface, produced as a result of cementation of soil particles by precipitation of relatively insoluble materials such as silica, iron oxide, calcium carbonate and organic matter ... 3, record 1, English, - hardpan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Géochimie
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calcin
1, record 1, French, calcin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carapace 2, record 1, French, carapace
correct, feminine noun
- cuirasse 3, record 1, French, cuirasse
correct, feminine noun
- carapace d'argile 4, record 1, French, carapace%20d%27argile
feminine noun
- couche d'argile durcie 5, record 1, French, couche%20d%27argile%20durcie
feminine noun
- couche durcie 6, record 1, French, couche%20durcie
feminine noun
- horizon durci 6, record 1, French, horizon%20durci
masculine noun
- couche très dure 7, record 1, French, couche%20tr%C3%A8s%20dure
feminine noun
- horizon pédologique induré 8, record 1, French, horizon%20p%C3%A9dologique%20indur%C3%A9
masculine noun
- niveau concrétionné 8, record 1, French, niveau%20concr%C3%A9tionn%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] précipité de carbonate de calcium cimentant les graviers et les éboulis sous climat froid, et dû à la concentration des solutions aqueuses sous l'influence du gel qui n'accapare que de l'eau pure. 9, record 1, French, - calcin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cuirasse se forme toujours en tant qu'horizon interne du sol et non en surface par remontée capillaire [...]; si elle affleure, [...], c'est que l'érosion a enlevé l'horizon superficiel meuble. 10, record 1, French, - calcin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le calcin désigne] également l'enduit protecteur qui se forme sur les calcaires tendres par exsudation des eaux de carrière saturées [...] 9, record 1, French, - calcin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Geoquímica
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- caparazón
1, record 1, Spanish, caparaz%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa superficial de materiales ferruginosos o lateríticos muy endurecidos por el tiempo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - caparaz%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hard pan
1, record 2, English, hard%20pan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hardpan 2, record 2, English, hardpan
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dense, hard layer in the subsoil that obstructs penetration of roots and water. 3, record 2, English, - hard%20pan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geologically [hardpan] may be regarded as rock in the process of formation. 3, record 2, English, - hard%20pan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croûte
1, record 2, French, cro%C3%BBte
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- zone tassée 2, record 2, French, zone%20tass%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- sol dense 3, record 2, French, sol%20dense
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche dense et dure dans le sous-sol, proche de la surface, qui empêche la pénétration des racines et de l'eau. 1, record 2, French, - cro%C3%BBte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le sous-sol, constitution, vers 20-25 centimètres, d'une zone tassée de 3 à 5 centimètres, d'épaisseur, créant une discontinuité dans les propriétés du sol et augmentant la difficulté d'infiltration de l'eau. 4, record 2, French, - cro%C3%BBte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa dura
1, record 2, Spanish, capa%20dura
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estrato denso y duro del subsuelo, cercano a la superficie que impide la penetración de las raíces y el agua. 1, record 2, Spanish, - capa%20dura
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hardpan
1, record 3, English, hardpan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name specially developed in the digging of auriferous placers, and applied to the layers of gravel which are usually present a few feet below the surface and cemented by limonite ... 2, record 3, English, - hardpan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- niveau caillouteux cimenté par de la limonite
1, record 3, French, niveau%20caillouteux%20ciment%C3%A9%20par%20de%20la%20limonite
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1978-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
- Geology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hardpan
1, record 4, English, hardpan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard impervious layer of earth capable of supporting foundations. 2, record 4, English, - hardpan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
- Géologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hardpan
1, record 4, French, hardpan
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bon sol 1, record 4, French, bon%20sol
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche dure imperméable du sol, capable de supporter des fondations. 1, record 4, French, - hardpan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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