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LIGHT-COLOURED [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- leucocratic
1, record 1, English, leucocratic
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- light-colored 2, record 1, English, light%2Dcolored
correct
- light-coloured 2, record 1, English, light%2Dcoloured
correct, Great Britain
- leuco- 2, record 1, English, leuco%2D
correct, prefix
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Applied to an igneous rock rich in light-colored minerals and poor in mafic minerals. 2, record 1, English, - leucocratic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "melanocratic." 2, record 1, English, - leucocratic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The prefix "leuco-", meaning "light-colored" is often used before a name of rock, e.g. leucogabbro. 2, record 1, English, - leucocratic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
leucocratic : term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 2, record 1, English, - leucocratic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
leucocratic breccia, leucocratic granite 3, record 1, English, - leucocratic
Record 1, Key term(s)
- leuco
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- leucocrate
1, record 1, French, leucocrate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- leuco- 2, record 1, French, leuco%2D
correct, prefix
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
S'applique aux roches magmatiques riches en minéraux blancs. 3, record 1, French, - leucocrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La proportion des minéraux foncés, facilement appréciable au simple coup d'œil, fournit une classification abrégée [des roches ignées], mais évidemment moins précise. On distingue les groupes suivants : [...] Roches leucocrates 5 à 35 [% de minéraux foncés]. 4, record 1, French, - leucocrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
leuco- : Préfixe couramment utilisé devant des noms de roches leucocrates. Ex. : leucogabbro. 2, record 1, French, - leucocrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
leucocrate : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 1, French, - leucocrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
brèche leucocrate, granite leucocrate 5, record 1, French, - leucocrate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- leuco
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- leucocrática
1, record 1, Spanish, leucocr%C3%A1tica
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- light-colored
1, record 2, English, light%2Dcolored
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- light-coloured 2, record 2, English, light%2Dcoloured
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
albatross: A soft, lightweight wool or wool blend fabric in a plain weave with a napped, fleecy surface ... It is usually light-colored and is used in negligees, infants'wear, etc. 1, record 2, English, - light%2Dcolored
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- de couleur pâle
1, record 2, French, de%20couleur%20p%C3%A2le
correct
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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