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AGUA LASTRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ballast water
1, record 1, English, ballast%20water
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ballast water is fresh or saltwater held in the ballast tanks and cargo holds of ships. It is used to provide stability and maneuverability during a voyage when ships are not carrying cargo, not carrying heavy enough cargo, or when more stability is required due to rough seas. Ballast water may also be used to add weight so that a ship sinks low enough in the water to pass under bridges and other structures. 2, record 1, English, - ballast%20water
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- eau de ballast
1, record 1, French, eau%20de%20ballast
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- eau de lestage 2, record 1, French, eau%20de%20lestage
correct, feminine noun
- eau de lest 3, record 1, French, eau%20de%20lest
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les navires doivent accroître leur charge d'eau de ballast pour s'enfoncer davantage dans l'eau durant les périodes de tempête ou lorsqu'ils doivent passer sous un pont. 4, record 1, French, - eau%20de%20ballast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eau de ballast : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 1, French, - eau%20de%20ballast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eau de ballast; eau de lestage; eau de lest : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 6, record 1, French, - eau%20de%20ballast
Record 1, Key term(s)
- eaux de ballast
- eaux de lestage
- eaux de lest
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte por agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua de lastre
1, record 1, Spanish, agua%20de%20lastre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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