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METEORISATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 1, English, weathering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- demorphism 2, record 1, English, demorphism
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The destructive processes by which rocks are changed on exposure to atmospheric agents at or near the earth's surface, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material ... 3, record 1, English, - weathering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weathering is the initial stage in the process of denudation. An essential feature of the process is that it affects rocks in situ; no transportation is involved. This is the factor which distinguishes it clearly from erosion. There are two main types of weathering: (1) Mechanical. ... (2) Chemical ... 4, record 1, English, - weathering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- météorisation
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique 2, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
- altération atmosphérique 3, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- altération climatique 4, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20climatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modifications d'ordre mécanique, physico-chimique ou biochimique, que subissent les roches au contact avec les agents atmosphériques. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Processus d'altération atmosphérique. [...] Les effets des agents atmosphériques sur les divers minéraux dépendent de la stabilité de ces derniers [...] et de la vitesse à laquelle les minéraux instables sont remplacés par des matériaux stables [...] 6, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme «altération» est [souvent] utilisé dans le sens d'altération météorique («weathering» des Anglo-Saxons) [...] 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La gélifraction, la dissolution ou l'hydrolyse sont des formes de météorisation. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 1, Spanish, meteorizaci%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
Puesta en contacto del suelo con la superficie, de modo que se vea sometido a la acción climática y al aire. 1, record 1, Spanish, - meteorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bloat
1, record 2, English, bloat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bloat and digestive upsets can occur if too much grain is introduced too quickly and aggressive animals in a group are allowed to gorge themselves. 2, record 2, English, - bloat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ballonnement
1, record 2, French, ballonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- météorisme 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisme
correct, masculine noun
- météorisation 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indigestion gazeuse (du rumen). 1, record 2, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La météorisation est fréquemment observée chez les ruminants. 3, record 2, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le météorisme et les troubles digestifs peuvent se produire si l'on administre trop rapidement une très forte quantité de céréales et si l'on permet à des animaux de se gaver aux dépens du reste du groupe. 4, record 2, French, - ballonnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 2, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- meteorismo 2, record 2, Spanish, meteorismo
masculine noun
- empanderado 2, record 2, Spanish, empanderado
masculine noun
- aventazón 3, record 2, Spanish, aventaz%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- timpanitis 3, record 2, Spanish, timpanitis
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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