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LUNAR DUST [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Moon (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lunar dust
1, record 1, English, lunar%20dust
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term lunar soil is often used interchangeably with "lunar regolith" but typically refers to the finer fraction of regolith, that which is composed of grains one centimeter in diameter or less. Some have argued that the term "soil" is not correct in reference to the Moon because soil is defined as having organic content, whereas the Moon has none. However, standard usage among lunar scientists is to ignore that distinction. Lunar dust generally connotes even finer materials than lunar soil, the fraction which is less than 30 micrometres in diameter. 2, record 1, English, - lunar%20dust
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lune (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussière lunaire
1, record 1, French, poussi%C3%A8re%20lunaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La poussière lunaire est un des risques naturels auxquels devront faire face les astronautes en opérations sur la surface de la Lune. Cela peut paraître surprenant, mais la poussière lunaire représente un vrai danger pour l'activité humaine sur la Lune. Les astronautes des missions Apollo des années 70 en savent quelque chose. La poussière s'est révélée abrasive et adhérente de sorte qu'elle avait partiellement percé les gants externes de leurs combinaisons et encrassait les outils. Ce n'est pas tout, les équipements noircis par la poussière absorbaient la lumière solaire et avaient tendance à surchauffer. 2, record 1, French, - poussi%C3%A8re%20lunaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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