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ICE CLEARING [2 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 1998-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ice clearing
1, record 2, English, ice%20clearing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Break-up prior to full melting. 2, record 2, English, - ice%20clearing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dégagement des glaces
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9gagement%20des%20glaces
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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