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ISOSTASY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Kinematics
- Surveying
- Mathematical Geography
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isostatic
1, record 1, English, isostatic
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Being in hydrostatic equilibrium, relating to, or characterized by, isostasy. 2, record 1, English, - isostatic
Record 1, Key term(s)
- isostasy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématique (Mécanique)
- Arpentage
- Géographie mathématique
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isostatique
1, record 1, French, isostatique
adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une ligne ou d'une surface en tous les points de laquelle l'équilibre reste le même. 2, record 1, French, - isostatique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- isostasie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cinemática (Mecánica)
- Agrimensura
- Geografía matemática
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isostático
1, record 1, Spanish, isost%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- isostatic equilibrium
1, record 2, English, isostatic%20equilibrium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isostasy 2, record 2, English, isostasy
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of gravitational equilibrium between the earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere such that the tectonic plates "float" at an elevation which depends on their thickness and density. 3, record 2, English, - isostatic%20equilibrium
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isostasie
1, record 2, French, isostasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- équilibre isostatique 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9quilibre%20isostatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'équilibre hydrostatique qui serait réalisé à une certaine profondeur de la Terre, dite profondeur de compensation. 3, record 2, French, - isostasie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- isostasia
1, record 2, Spanish, isostasia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendencia de la corteza terrestre a mantener su estado de equilibrio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - isostasia
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