TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

POUSSIERE LUNAIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Moon (Astronomy)
CONT

The term lunar soil is often used interchangeably with "lunar regolith" but typically refers to the finer fraction of regolith, that which is composed of grains one centimeter in diameter or less. Some have argued that the term "soil" is not correct in reference to the Moon because soil is defined as having organic content, whereas the Moon has none. However, standard usage among lunar scientists is to ignore that distinction. Lunar dust generally connotes even finer materials than lunar soil, the fraction which is less than 30 micrometres in diameter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lune (Astronomie)
CONT

La poussière lunaire est un des risques naturels auxquels devront faire face les astronautes en opérations sur la surface de la Lune. Cela peut paraître surprenant, mais la poussière lunaire représente un vrai danger pour l'activité humaine sur la Lune. Les astronautes des missions Apollo des années 70 en savent quelque chose. La poussière s'est révélée abrasive et adhérente de sorte qu'elle avait partiellement percé les gants externes de leurs combinaisons et encrassait les outils. Ce n'est pas tout, les équipements noircis par la poussière absorbaient la lumière solaire et avaient tendance à surchauffer.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: