TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
EQUILIBRIUM MOISTURE CONTENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- equilibrium moisture content 1, record 1, English, equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- moisture equilibrium 2, record 1, English, moisture%20equilibrium
- hygroscopic equilibrium 3, record 1, English, hygroscopic%20equilibrium
- hygrometric equilibrium 3, record 1, English, hygrometric%20equilibrium
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moisture content that is reached in a soil in a particular environment after moisture movements have ceased. 1, record 1, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Climate has a great influence on soil moisture conditions. The engineering behaviour of soils is governed in large measure by their moisture contents. Most clay subsoils exist in an approximate state of moisture equilibrium that may be seriously disrupted by construction drainage or irrigation. Lawn watering in urban area can have results equivalent to a substantial increase in rainfall ... This practice often results in a marked increase in subsoil moisture and volume and brings about new problems for shallow foundations. 2, record 1, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équilibre hygroscopique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygroscopique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- équilibre hygrométrique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygrom%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le potentiel matriciel de l'eau du sol. [...] Trois types de mesure sont couramment utilisés : - par extraction de l'eau sous pression [...] - par équilibre hygroscopique : au contact de l'air, un échantillon du sol humide se dessèche jusqu'à ce que soit atteint un certain équilibre. Le potentiel matriciel en mégapascal est alors égal à 1,064 Tlog U (U représentant l'humidité relative de l'air et T la température absolue). Il suffit donc, après équilibre, de déterminer l'humidité de l'échantillon pour obtenir un point de la courbe reliant le potentiel à l'humidité. Cette méthode est applicable à la gamme allant d'environ - 5 à - 1 000 mégapascals. - par tensiométrie. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20hygroscopique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wood Drying
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- equilibrium moisture content
1, record 2, English, equilibrium%20moisture%20content
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- emc 2, record 2, English, emc
correct
- e.m.c. 3, record 2, English, e%2Em%2Ec%2E
correct
- EMC 4, record 2, English, EMC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- normal moisture content 5, record 2, English, normal%20moisture%20content
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moisture content at which wood neither gains nor loses moisture when surrounded by air at a given relative humidity and temperature. 4, record 2, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May also apply to other types of biomass products. 6, record 2, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 2, Key term(s)
- equilibrium moisture
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Séchage du bois
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- degré d'humidité d'équilibre
1, record 2, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%27humidit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- équilibre hygrométrique 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygrom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- taux d'équilibre 3, record 2, French, taux%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, masculine noun
- taux d'humidité d'utilisation 4, record 2, French, taux%20d%27humidit%C3%A9%20d%27utilisation
masculine noun
- teneur normale en eau 5, record 2, French, teneur%20normale%20en%20eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Teneur en humidité à laquelle le bois se maintient sans aucune variation lorsqu'exposé à l'air et sous une humidité relative donnée. 6, record 2, French, - degr%C3%A9%20d%27humidit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bois vert, plus ou moins gorgé d'eau [...] perd cette eau naturellement lorsqu'il est exposé à l'air : son degré d'humidité s'abaisse jusqu'à être en équilibre avec celui de l'atmosphère. Dans nos régions, où l'état hygrométrique moyen est de 70 % et la température moyenne 15 °C, l'équilibre hygrométrique correspond à un taux d'humidité du bois de 15 %. 7, record 2, French, - degr%C3%A9%20d%27humidit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- humidité d'équilibre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Secado de la madera
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenido de humedad en equilibrio
1, record 2, Spanish, contenido%20de%20humedad%20en%20equilibrio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- EMC 2, record 2, Spanish, EMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cotton Industry
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- equilibrium moisture content 1, record 3, English, equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the -- of cellulose varies with changes in the relative humidity of the atmosphere to which it is exposed. 1, record 3, English, - equilibrium%20moisture%20content
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équilibre hygrométrique 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20hygrom%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une matière textile est en -- avec l'atmosphère ambiante quand elle n'échange pas d'eau avec cet atmosphère [ [p.3] 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quilibre%20hygrom%C3%A9trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
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: