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GLADE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polynya
1, record 1, English, polynya
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- polynia 2, record 1, English, polynia
correct
- pool 3, record 1, English, pool
correct, noun
- glade 3, record 1, English, glade
correct
- ice clearing 3, record 1, English, ice%20clearing
correct
- clearing 3, record 1, English, clearing
correct
- skylight 4, record 1, English, skylight
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any non-linear opening enclosed in ice, which is formed by various combinations of phenomena such as tides, wind, currents and upwellings. 5, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This opening is] surrounded by sea ice, but not large enough to be called open water (ice); commonly found off the mouth of a large river. 3, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
May contain brash ice and/or be covered with new ice, nilas or young ice; sub-mariners refer to these as skylights. 4, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Plural: polynyas; polynyi. 3, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
polynya: (pronounced pol-in-YA) ... The term originates from the Russian term ... for ice hole. 6, record 1, English, - polynya
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
polynia: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector, and by Parks Canada. 7, record 1, English, - polynya
Record 1, Key term(s)
- polynyas
- polynyi
- polynias
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polynie
1, record 1, French, polynie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- claire-voie 2, record 1, French, claire%2Dvoie
correct, feminine noun
- clairière 3, record 1, French, clairi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- clairière de glace 4, record 1, French, clairi%C3%A8re%20de%20glace
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace d'eau entouré de glace qui est, en général, de la glace fixée. 5, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Cette ouverture] résulte de diverses combinaisons de phénomènes comme les marées, les vents, les courants ou les remontées d'eau profonde. 6, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet espace reste invariable et présente habituellement une forme oblongue. 5, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Une polynie réapparaissant à la même position tous les ans est appelée polynie récurrente. 7, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Les sous-mariniers les appellent des claires-voies. 2, record 1, French, - polynie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
polynie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre, de même qu'à Parcs Canada. 8, record 1, French, - polynie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Ecosistemas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- polynya
1, record 1, Spanish, polynya
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- polynia 1, record 1, Spanish, polynia
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volumen de agua englobada en la masa de hielo fijo, generalmente de rápida formación; este espacio permanece constante y generalmente tiene forma alargada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - polynya
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glade
1, record 2, English, glade
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clearing 2, record 2, English, clearing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A considerable open space, natural or artificial, in forest or brushwood. 2, record 2, English, - glade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All large glades at and below treeline should be considered suspect. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 2, English, - glade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glade: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 2, English, - glade
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clairière
1, record 2, French, clairi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit dégarni d'arbres dans un bois, une forêt. 2, record 2, French, - clairi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutes les grandes clairières situées à la limite forestière ou au-dessous de celle-ci sont suspectes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 2, French, - clairi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clairière : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 2, French, - clairi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-04-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glade
1, record 3, English, glade
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wet long-lying area with sparse vegetation. 1, record 3, English, - glade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bakeapple Glade, N.S. 1, record 3, English, - glade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rare; used in N.S. 1, record 3, English, - glade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - glade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- baissière
1, record 3, French, baissi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terrain bas et marécageux. 1, record 3, French, - baissi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baissière Patry, Québec. 1, record 3, French, - baissi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans son sens premier, une baissière, aussi appelée "baisseur", est un enfoncement ou une dépression de terrain labouré dans lequel s'amasse l'eau des pluies. Attesté au Québec. 1, record 3, French, - baissi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - baissi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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