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HEAPED [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
- Metals Mining
- Ore Extraction and Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heap leach pad
1, record 1, English, heap%20leach%20pad
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HLP 2, record 1, English, HLP
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern heap leach pads are large engineered structures, lined with an impermeable layer of plastic(referred to as a geosynthetic membrane) and placed over a prepared surface that is typically a compacted soil layer. Ore is placed(heaped) on the lined pad and treated with chemicals to dissolve(leach) a metal of interest while protecting the environment. The plastic liner placed at the bottom and around the sides of the pad prevents chemicals from leaking into the soil and contaminating groundwater. The plastic utilized for these liners must be capable of withstanding the excessive weight of stacked ore, the continuous application of corrosive chemicals, and harsh weather conditions over the long term. 3, record 1, English, - heap%20leach%20pad
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
- Mines métalliques
- Extraction et transport du minerai
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aire de lixiviation en tas
1, record 1, French, aire%20de%20lixiviation%20en%20tas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bassin de lixiviation en tas 2, record 1, French, bassin%20de%20lixiviation%20en%20tas
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un aspect important, dans un contexte de risques, de nombreuses mines métalliques, a trait à l'extraction de métal sur des aires de lixiviation en tas. Cette technique est utilisée pour l'extraction dans le cas de l'or, du cuivre, de l'argent, de l'uranium, du nickel ainsi que de plusieurs autres métaux et métalloïdes [...] Une aire de lixiviation en tas consiste de manière schématique en une barrière composite [...] sur laquelle est placé le minerai destiné à être lixivié à l'aide, soit d'un acide fort (de l'acide sulfurique dans le cas du cuivre et du nickel), ou alors d'une solution diluée de cyanure (cas de l'or et de l'argent). 3, record 1, French, - aire%20de%20lixiviation%20en%20tas
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tumulus burial
1, record 2, English, tumulus%20burial
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mound burial 2, record 2, English, mound%20burial
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is curious that tumulus or mound burials are found in a great arc from the Near East to Ireland, and in parts of northern Europe the mounds heaped up over the graves of chieftains assumed a size and splendour equalled only by the tholos tombs of the Mycenaeans... The mound burials also recall the great structures of the European Early and Middle Bronze Ages... 1, record 2, English, - tumulus%20burial
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sépulture tumulaire
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9pulture%20tumulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sépultures tumulaires de la rivière à la Pluie. [...] La plupart de ces monticules sont des structures basses et larges, sauf celui des Rapides du Long Sault, qui a un diamètre de 34 m et une hauteur de 7 m. À l'intérieur des monticules et des puits creusés au-dessous se trouvent des amas d'ossements humains et, à l'occasion, de riches pièces de mobilier funéraire. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9pulture%20tumulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Facilities and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aggregate bin
1, record 3, English, aggregate%20bin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The versatile batch plant can be set up on the job site in approximately 1 hour and is ideal for batching ready mix trucks. With a 225 barrel silo and 4 yard aggregate bin, this system is capable of producing 45 yards of material per hour. 2, record 3, English, - aggregate%20bin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Series I plants include either one or two cold feed bins mounted on the drum frame. The bins may be split with twin gates to allow proportioning of up to four materials. Each compartment is constructed from 1/4"(6. 35 mm) thick steel plate and has a 8’(2. 44 m) X 10’(3. 05 m) top opening with an approximate 15 ton(13. 5 MT) heaped capacity [based on 100lb/cu. ft. material]. Top lip and bin midsection are heavily reinforced with 3/8"(9. 52 mm) thick bent steel plate for added strength and durability. Bin bottoms are designed with tapered openings to minimize bridging and reduce aggregate drag on feeder sides. Easily adjustable heavy rubber flashing is provided to prevent leakage between bin walls and belt feeder. 3, record 3, English, - aggregate%20bin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et installations (Bétonnage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trémie doseuse
1, record 3, French, tr%C3%A9mie%20doseuse
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- benne doseuse 2, record 3, French, benne%20doseuse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif en forme d'entonnoir où se fait le mélange des quantités désirées de diverses grosseurs d'agrégats. 1, record 3, French, - tr%C3%A9mie%20doseuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heaped capacity
1, record 4, English, heaped%20capacity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heaped capacity is determined by just how much material can actually be heaped above the bowl. This may depend on the material being loaded and its ability to remain without spillage. 2, record 4, English, - heaped%20capacity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Terrassement
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capacité nominale
1, record 4, French, capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- capacité avec chapeau 2, record 4, French, capacit%C3%A9%20avec%20chapeau
correct, feminine noun
- capacité pratique 3, record 4, French, capacit%C3%A9%20pratique
correct, feminine noun
- capacité à refus 4, record 4, French, capacit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20refus
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] volume géométrique du contenu, à ras bord, auquel on ajoute le chapeau. 2, record 4, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-01-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beach ridge
1, record 5, English, beach%20ridge
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- full 2, record 5, English, full
correct, noun, Great Britain
- beach rampart 3, record 5, English, beach%20rampart
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low, essentially continuous mound of beach or beach-and-dune material(sand, gravel, shingle) heaped up by the action of waves and currents on the backshore of a beach beyond the present limit of storm waves or the reach of ordinary tides, and occurring singly or as one of a series of approximately parallel deposits. 2, record 5, English, - beach%20ridge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
beach ridge: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 5, English, - beach%20ridge
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crête de plage
1, record 5, French, cr%C3%AAte%20de%20plage
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- levée de plage 2, record 5, French, lev%C3%A9e%20de%20plage
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- banc 1, record 5, French, banc
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Levée de roches détritiques (sables, galets) parallèle ou oblique par rapport à la direction générale du rivage et construite par la houle. 3, record 5, French, - cr%C3%AAte%20de%20plage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crête de plage : [...] peut aussi désigner le sommet du cordon littoral. 4, record 5, French, - cr%C3%AAte%20de%20plage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
levée de plage : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 5, French, - cr%C3%AAte%20de%20plage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cresta de playa
1, record 5, Spanish, cresta%20de%20playa
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-08-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- be in seventh heaven
1, record 6, English, be%20in%20seventh%20heaven
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- be on cloud nine 2, record 6, English, be%20on%20cloud%20nine
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Be in seventh heaven; be on cloud nine: to be extremely happy. 3, record 6, English, - be%20in%20seventh%20heaven
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fanciful twentieth century expression came from the terminology used by the United States Weather Bureau. The Bureau divides clouds into classes, and each into nine types. Cloud nine is cumulonimbus, a cumulus cloud that develops to a vast height, with rounded masses of white vapor heaped one on the other, the upper parts resembling the shapes of domes, mountains or towers, while the base is practically horizontal. 4, record 6, English, - be%20in%20seventh%20heaven
Record 6, Key term(s)
- on cloud nine
- in seventh heaven
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- être au septième ciel
1, record 6, French, %C3%AAtre%20au%20septi%C3%A8me%20ciel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- être aux anges 2, record 6, French, %C3%AAtre%20aux%20anges
correct
- être en pleine euphorie 3, record 6, French, %C3%AAtre%20en%20pleine%20euphorie
correct
- être dans le ravissement 4, record 6, French, %C3%AAtre%20dans%20le%20ravissement
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Être au septième ciel; être aux anges : Être dans le ravissement; littéralement, être au paradis, parmi les anges. 5, record 6, French, - %C3%AAtre%20au%20septi%C3%A8me%20ciel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Être en pleine euphorie : Sentiment de parfait bien-être et de joie. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%AAtre%20au%20septi%C3%A8me%20ciel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Être au septième ciel : L'expression est tirée de la cosmogonie antique, où l'univers était formé de plusieurs sphères concentriques (dont le nombre était d'ailleurs variable, de sept à onze). Transcrite par le judéo-christianisme, où le ciel acquérait une valeur théologique et où les chiffres trois et sept étaient chargés de symbolisme. 6, record 6, French, - %C3%AAtre%20au%20septi%C3%A8me%20ciel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- au septième ciel
- aux anges
- en plein euphorie
- dans le ravissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-08-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Earthmoving
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- windrow
1, record 7, English, windrow
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wind-row 2, record 7, English, wind%2Drow
correct
- longitudinal pile 3, record 7, English, longitudinal%20pile
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line of heaped material cast from the side of a blade. 2, record 7, English, - windrow
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Material may be moved laterally (or sidecast) by a grader when the moldboard is set at an angle which is not perpendicular to the direction of travel. In this position the material drifts off the rear end of the blade to form a longitudinal pile or windrow. 3, record 7, English, - windrow
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Terrassement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cordon
1, record 7, French, cordon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cordon en sol 2, record 7, French, cordon%20en%20sol
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne de matériel formée par le passage d'une lame. 3, record 7, French, - cordon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériau excavé roule et glisse vers le côté gauche de la lame, constituant un cordon dont l'importance dépend de la profondeur de coupe [...] 4, record 7, French, - cordon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 7, French, - cordon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fermentation 1, record 8, English, fermentation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fermentation can be carried out either ’dry’ or under water. 2, record 8, English, - fermentation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The process whereby, when the coffee is freshly pulped and heaped with its sweet pulp, heating takes place and the sticky pulp is reduced to watery slush. 3, record 8, English, - fermentation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fermentation
1, record 8, French, fermentation
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La durée de la fermentation est très variable; elle est fonction des principaux éléments qui entrent en jeu : volume de la masse, espèce ou variété de café, stade de maturité des fruits, température ambiante (altitude), etc. 2, record 8, French, - fermentation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle a pour objet de faciliter l'enlèvement du reste de pulpe en la ramollissant. Elle se fait par simple entassement des cerises au soleil, ou en les plongeant dans un bain où elles restent de 24 à 36 heures. 3, record 8, French, - fermentation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bebidas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación
1, record 8, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-12-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tumulus
1, record 9, English, tumulus
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- grave mound 2, record 9, English, grave%20mound
- barrow 3, record 9, English, barrow
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mound raised over a single or multiple burial contained in a cist, mortuary enclosure, chamber tomb. 2, record 9, English, - tumulus
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The zone was to encompass ten other sites of archaeological interest, including the so-called heroic tombs : great tumuli heaped up in Hellenistic times-probably over the sites of archaic tombs-to please the most ardent Homer seekers.... The tumuli were built by the ancients so that people far away could see the tombs of the supposed heroes of the Trojan War. 4, record 9, English, - tumulus
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural of tumulus: tumuli. 5, record 9, English, - tumulus
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tumuli
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tumulus
1, record 9, French, tumulus
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand amas artificiel de terre ou de pierres que l'on élevait au-dessus d'une sépulture. 2, record 9, French, - tumulus
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : tumulus ou tumuli. 2, record 9, French, - tumulus
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tumuli
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-11-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- capacity
1, record 10, English, capacity
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- scraper capacity 2, record 10, English, scraper%20capacity
correct
- scraper bowl capacity 3, record 10, English, scraper%20bowl%20capacity
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capacities of these machines [scrapers] run upward of 50 cu yd carried in the bowl. This capacity may be specified as struck as heaped. 1, record 10, English, - capacity
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Terrassement
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- capacité de benne
1, record 10, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- capacité 2, record 10, French, capacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capacité de benne [scraper ou décapeuse] [...] 3, record 10, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capacité de bennes. On distingue la capacité «ras» et la capacité pratique [...] 4, record 10, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
Record 10, Key term(s)
- capacité de scraper
- capacité de décapeuse
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clapé
1, record 11, French, clap%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de matériaux amoncelés, mis en tas. 1, record 11, French, - clap%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Clapage. Géotechnique. Opération qui consiste à mettre des pierres en tas. 1, record 11, French, - clap%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-06-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- heaped measure
1, record 12, English, heaped%20measure
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- heaping measure 1, record 12, English, heaping%20measure
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dry measure obtained by filling the container heaping full. 1, record 12, English, - heaped%20measure
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to heap: to form or round into a heap (as in measuring): fill (a measure) more then even full. 1, record 12, English, - heaped%20measure
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mesure comble
1, record 12, French, mesure%20comble
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comble : Se dit d'un récipient rempli plus haut que ses bords, jusqu'à refus. (Le boisseau d'avoine se mesurait comble, le boisseau de blé se mesurait ras.) 2, record 12, French, - mesure%20comble
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- heaped basket 1, record 13, English, heaped%20basket
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see "flat basket" 1, record 13, English, - heaped%20basket
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- panier comble 1, record 13, French, panier%20comble
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voir s.v. handful (l6.9.69) 1, record 13, French, - panier%20comble
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- heaped double handful 1, record 14, English, heaped%20double%20handful
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- poignée comble 1, record 14, French, poign%C3%A9e%20comble
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une Quillet s.v. jointée 1, record 14, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20comble
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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