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Record 1 2021-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Desertification
DEF

The moisture contained in the portion of the soil which is above the water table, including water vapour, which is present in the soil pores.

OBS

Sometimes [soil moisture] refers strictly to the humidity contained in the root zone of the plants.

OBS

soil water: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Désertification
DEF

Humidité contenue dans la portion de sol se trouvant au-dessus de la nappe libre, y compris la vapeur d'eau présente dans les interstices du sol.

OBS

humidité du sol : Dans certains cas, ce terme se rapporte limitativement à l'humidité contenue dans la zone d'enracinement des plantes.

OBS

eau du sol : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Desertificación
DEF

Humedad contenida en la porción de suelo por encima del nivel freático, incluyendo el vapor de agua presente en los poros del suelo.

OBS

humedad del suelo: En ciertos casos, este término se aplica exclusivamente a la humedad contenida en la capa en que arraigan las plantas.

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Record 2 2012-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
OBS

The Astro/PGBA [Astro/plant generic bioprocessing apparatus] experiment hardware is contained in a double locker that will be installed into the EXPRESS Rack after the Shuttle is in orbit. The hardware consists of a plant growth chamber with a 10-inch by 12-inch growth area that allows 10 inches of plant height and 2 inches of roots. Fluorescent or LEO lighting will simulate sunlight, and an atmospheric control system will maintain set levels of carbon dioxide and humidity while scrubbing volatile organic compounds, such as ethylene, that can accumulate and inhibit plant growth. Plant transpiration water, collected from a dehumidifier system, can be recirculated back into the root matrix. A computer system will control experiment operations and provide engineering and video data for downlink to investigators on the ground.

OBS

The PGBA has successfully supported plant experiments that examine changes in plant lignification and related downstream biochemical consequences, especially production of secondary metabolites.

OBS

astro/plant biogeneric processing apparatus: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

[...] les experiences de biologie Astro/PGBA (Plant Generic Bioprecessing Apparatus) et de science des colloïdes PHaSE (Physics of Hard Spheres Experiment) se trouvent sur un «bâti EXPRESS.

OBS

expérience de biologie Astro/PGBA : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lips and Tongue
DEF

The flat surface of the tongue just behind the tip.

OBS

Phonetic description refers to five areas of the tongue. The tip is the narrow area at the front. Just behind the tip lies the blade. The main mass of the tongue is called the body, and the hindmost part of the tongue that lies in the mouth is called the back. The body and back of the tongue can also be referred to jointly as the dorsum. The root of the tongue is contained in the upper part of the throat(pharynx).

Key term(s)
  • lamina of the tongue

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lèvres et langue
CONT

Une consonne laminale a la lame de la langue comme articulateur, à savoir la partie antérieure de la face supérieure de la langue.

Spanish

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