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FRACTURING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 1, English, fracturing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- formation fracturing 2, record 1, English, formation%20fracturing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique used to create or enlarge fractures in a geologic formation. 3, record 1, English, - fracturing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common soil fracturing techniques include: blast-enhanced fracturing, pneumatic fracturing (PF) ... and hydrofracturing. 4, record 1, English, - fracturing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fracturation
1, record 1, French, fracturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à créer des fissures dans une formation géologique ou à élargir les fissures déjà existantes. 2, record 1, French, - fracturation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 2, English, fracturing
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pressure process whereby ice is permanently deformed, and rupture occurs. 1, record 2, English, - fracturing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term is most commonly used to describe the breaking across of very close ice, compact ice and consolidated ice. 1, record 2, English, - fracturing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formation de fractures
1, record 2, French, formation%20de%20fractures
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de pression par lequel la glace est soumise à une déformation permanente qui amène sa rupture. 1, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20fractures
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette expression est généralement utilisée pour décrire des cassures à travers une banquise très serrée, compacte ou consolidée. 1, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20fractures
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 3, English, fracturing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - fracturing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bris
1, record 3, French, bris
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - bris
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 4, English, fracturing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fracturation
1, record 4, French, fracturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rupture de la continuité dans un système matériel, due à l'application de contraintes et ayant pour résultat un mode différent de transmission des contraintes au sein du système. 2, record 4, French, - fracturation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Collection (Water supply)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fracturing
1, record 5, English, fracturing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mr. Crabtree described well fracturing as a "stimulation treatment" by which a given formation is fractured to increase the flow rate. Coiled tubing is used to pump a mixture of fluids and sand into the formation to effect the fracture. 1, record 5, English, - fracturing
Record 5, Key term(s)
- well fracturing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Captage des eaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- développement par fracturation
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20par%20fracturation
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
M. Crabtree a décrit l'opération de développement de puits par fracturation comme un «traitement de stimulation» qui a pour objet de créer des fissures dans une formation donnée afin d'accroître le débit. Le serpentin sert à pomper un mélange de fluides et de sable dans la formation pour élargir les fissures. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20par%20fracturation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- développement de puits par fracturation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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