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ISOPYCNAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isopycnal
1, record 1, English, isopycnal
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isopycnic 2, record 1, English, isopycnic
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line ... connecting points which have the same density. 2, record 1, English, - isopycnal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isopycnals are often displayed graphically to help visualize "layers" of water in the ocean or gasses in the atmosphere in a similar manner to how contour lines are used in topographic maps to help visualize topography. 3, record 1, English, - isopycnal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isopycne
1, record 1, French, isopycne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les isopycnes sont souvent affichées graphiquement pour aider à visualiser les couches de stratification d'eau dans l'océan ou les gaz dans l'atmosphère terrestre de la même manière que les courbes de niveau sont utilisées dans les cartes topographiques pour aider à visualiser la topographie. 2, record 1, French, - isopycne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopicna
1, record 1, Spanish, isopicna
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea que une puntos de igual densidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - isopicna
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- isopycnic 1, record 2, English, isopycnic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isopycnal 2, record 2, English, isopycnal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of, relating to or marked by equal density. 3, record 2, English, - isopycnic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isopycnique
1, record 2, French, isopycnique
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un système dans lequel la densité reste constante. 2, record 2, French, - isopycnique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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