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ENCAVER [2 records]

Record 1 1998-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brewing and Malting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Brasserie et malterie

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Conservation and Storage
DEF

To store roots, tubers in a cellar or pit.

OBS

Pit: an excavation in soil in which vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips are placed and covered over for storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conservation des récoltes
OBS

des racines, des tubercules

Spanish

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