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ICE LEDGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ice ledge
1, record 1, English, ice%20ledge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The narrow fringe of ice that remains along the shores of [a] river after break-up. 2, record 1, English, - ice%20ledge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- banquette côtière
1, record 1, French, banquette%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] glace qui reste sur les rives des cours d'eau après la débâcle. 1, record 1, French, - banquette%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
banquette côtière : [Ce terme désigne également l']étroite bande de glace épaisse fixée au rivage et immobile malgré la variation du niveau d'eau. 1, record 1, French, - banquette%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ice
1, record 2, English, ice
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water in its solid form, produced by ... the normal freezing process of water ... 2, record 2, English, - ice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ice ledge, twitch. 3, record 2, English, - ice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
New ice. 3, record 2, English, - ice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glace
1, record 2, French, glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État solide de l'eau, douce ou salée. 2, record 2, French, - glace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glace est formée par un enchevêtrement de cristaux hexagonaux d'autant plus gros que la congélation de l'eau a été lente. Elle apparaît comme une masse incolore et transparente. Sa densité, inférieure à celle de l'eau est de 0,92. Sous une pression normale, la température du point de fusion de la glace pure est prise comme référence du 0° de l'échelle thermométrique Celsius. Sous des pressions élevées, on a découvert d'autres variétés de glace, plus denses que l'eau. 3, record 2, French, - glace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La glace peut résulter de la congélation directe de l'eau ou de la métamorphisation progressive de la neige. 2, record 2, French, - glace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bordure, détachement de glace. 4, record 2, French, - glace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Glace nouvelle. 4, record 2, French, - glace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hielo
1, record 2, Spanish, hielo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua solidificada por enfriamiento y cuyas moléculas se disponen en una red hexagonal. 2, record 2, Spanish, - hielo
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