TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
FREEZE-THAW ACTION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical mechanism of weathering
1, record 1, English, physical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is traditional to distinguish, among the weathering factors, the physical mechanisms(freeze-thaw action, temperature, hydration, effects of salt crystallization) and the chemical ones(dissolution, oxidation-reduction, hydrolysis). 2, record 1, English, - physical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme physique de l'altération
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%27alt%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est de tradition de distinguer parmi les agents de l'altération, les mécanismes physiques (action gel-dégel, température, hydratation, effet de cristallisation des sels) et les mécanismes chimiques (dissolution, oxydo-réduction, hydrolyse). 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%27alt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «altération» est plus large que le terme «météorisation» qui lui, s'applique aux changements entraînés par les facteurs climatiques. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%27alt%C3%A9ration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- arctic environment
1, record 2, English, arctic%20environment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In arctic environments, above the tree line, the permafrost is continuous, and the 1 to 2 m surface layer subject to thawing in summer shows signs of disturbance attributable to freeze-thaw action : disrupted, mixed, or broken horizons, and stone polygons on the surface. 1, record 2, English, - arctic%20environment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- milieu arctique
1, record 2, French, milieu%20arctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En milieu arctique, au-delà de la limite des arbres, le pergélisol est continu, et la couche de 1 m à 2 m, en surface, susceptible de dégeler en été présente plusieurs signes de perturbations. 1, record 2, French, - milieu%20arctique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1983-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chemical mechanism of weathering 1, record 3, English, chemical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is traditional to distinguish, among the weathering factors, the physical mechanisms(freeze-thaw action, temperature, hydration, effects of salt crystallization) and the chemical ones(dissolution, oxidation-reduction, hydrolysis). 2, record 3, English, - chemical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme chimique de l'altération
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20chimique%20de%20l%27alt%C3%A9ration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est de tradition de distinguer parmi les agents de l'altération, les mécanismes physiques (action gel-dégel, température, hydratation, effet de cristallisation des sels) et les mécanismes chimiques (dissolution, oxydo-réduction, hydrolyse). 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20chimique%20de%20l%27alt%C3%A9ration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
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: