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HIBERNATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hibernation
1, record 1, English, hibernation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dormant state of decreased metabolism in which certain animals pass the winter. 2, record 1, English, - hibernation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hibernation
1, record 1, French, hibernation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modifications de toute nature que subissent les animaux sous l'action du froid hivernal. 2, record 1, French, - hibernation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zootecnia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hibernación
1, record 1, Spanish, hibernaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Letargo invernal provocado por un descenso del metabolismo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hibernaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Beekeeping
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hibernation
1, record 2, English, hibernation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wintering 1, record 2, English, wintering
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the wintering of bees by a beekeeper 2, record 2, English, - hibernation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Élevage des abeilles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hivernage
1, record 2, French, hivernage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
hivernage d'abeilles par un apiculteur 2, record 2, French, - hivernage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1984-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hibernation period
1, record 3, English, hibernation%20period
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hibernation 2, record 3, English, hibernation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Period in which a satellite remains on station in space or in orbit with as many subsystems as possible switched off until reactivated by Earth command. 3, record 3, English, - hibernation%20period
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hibernation
1, record 3, French, hibernation
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- période creuse 2, record 3, French, p%C3%A9riode%20creuse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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