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OCEANIC [2 records]

Record 1 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
  • Physical Geography (General)
DEF

Of the part of the ocean distant from the continents.

OBS

offshelf; off-shelf: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Oceanic province.

PHR

Offshelf region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
DEF

Qualifie la zone marine située loin de la côte au-delà de la marge continentale et dite province océanique.

OBS

océanique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
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Record 2 2007-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
PHR

Ocean floor, ridge.

PHR

Oceanic crust, plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
DEF

Qui se rapporte à l'océan.

CONT

Climat océanique, circulation océanique, bassin océanique, plaque océanique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
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