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FACTEUR LIMITANT [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2013-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

Any condition that limits soil functions and/or the utilization of a soil.

OBS

limiting factor: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Toute condition qui limite les fonctions d'un sol et/ou son utilisation.

OBS

facteur limitant : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Mecánica del suelo
DEF

Cualquier condición que limita las funciones del suelo y/o su utilización.

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Record 2 2010-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

An ecological factor that limits the development of an organism by its presence, absence or quantity irrespective of the state of other factors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

Facteur écologique qui, par sa présence, son absence ou sa valeur, limite le développement d'un organisme peu importe l'état des autres facteurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
DEF

Elemento del medio ajeno a él que impide, dificulta o condiciona una actividad determinada.

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