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INCARBONIZATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Origins and Composition of Coal
- Geochemistry
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coalification
1, record 1, English, coalification
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carbonification 2, record 1, English, carbonification
correct, see observation
- incarbonization 3, record 1, English, incarbonization
correct
- incoalation 3, record 1, English, incoalation
correct
- bitumenization 4, record 1, English, bitumenization
correct
- bituminization 5, record 1, English, bituminization
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The alteration or metamorphism of plant material into coal ... 4, record 1, English, - coalification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the excellent preservation of cell structures indicates preservation of plant debris by some sulphide before compaction and coalification. 6, record 1, English, - coalification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coalification; carbonification: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 1, English, - coalification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Origine et constitution des charbons
- Géochimie
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- houillification
1, record 1, French, houillification
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carbonification 2, record 1, French, carbonification
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- carbonisation 3, record 1, French, carbonisation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation des débris végétaux fossiles en houille 4, record 1, French, - houillification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On désigne par houillification (ou carbonification), les modifications que subit le charbon au cours de son histoire géologique; c'est l'ensemble des processus par lesquels le matériau végétal s'est transformé en lignite, puis en charbons de plus en plus pauvres en matières volatiles. 5, record 1, French, - houillification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les processus de carbonisation sont des actions microbiennes anaérobies qui conduisent à la destruction de la cellulose et à l'enrichissement différentiel en carbone. [...] L'élévation de température due à l'enfouissement favorise la carbonisation [...] 6, record 1, French, - houillification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
houillification; carbonification; carbonisation : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 1, French, - houillification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Orígenes y composición del carbón
- Geoquímica
- Explotación de lignito, grafito y carbón
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbonización
1, record 1, Spanish, carbonizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- carbonificación 2, record 1, Spanish, carbonificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación consistente en transformar las materias orgánicas en carbón. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carbonizaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carbonización de los árboles da carbón de leña. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carbonizaci%C3%B3n
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