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MANTLE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Earth's mantle
1, record 1, English, Earth%27s%20mantle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mantle 2, record 1, English, mantle
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The intermediate shell zone of the Earth below the crust and above the core. 3, record 1, English, - Earth%27s%20mantle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mantle is almost 2,900 kilometers thick and comprises about 83% of the Earth's volume. 4, record 1, English, - Earth%27s%20mantle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The mantle is commonly divided into three parts: the upper mantle ... the transition zone ... and the lower mantle. 5, record 1, English, - Earth%27s%20mantle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In composition, the Earth is made of three nested spheres. At the center of the Earth, a body of intensely hot iron and nickel forms the core. A less dense and much larger middle sphere is made of materials rich in iron, magnesium and calcium comprises the mantle. The outermost layer is a thin veneer of lighter rocks called the crust. 6, record 1, English, - Earth%27s%20mantle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manteau de la Terre
1, record 1, French, manteau%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- manteau terrestre 2, record 1, French, manteau%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
- manteau 3, record 1, French, manteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie interne de la Terre située entre la croûte et le noyau. 4, record 1, French, - manteau%20de%20la%20Terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le manteau représente un peu plus de 80 % du volume de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - manteau%20de%20la%20Terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le manteau comprend trois parties : le manteau supérieur, une zone de transition et le manteau inférieur. 6, record 1, French, - manteau%20de%20la%20Terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Sous la croûte, le manteau est principalement composé de roches silicatées, à base de silicium et d'oxygène, mais contient aussi du magnésium, du fer et d'autres éléments mineurs. Cette partie solide s'étend jusqu'à 2900 kilomètres de profondeur et, en dessous c'est le noyau, où s'est concentré le fer. 7, record 1, French, - manteau%20de%20la%20Terre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- manto
1, record 1, Spanish, manto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del interior de la Tierra comprendida entre la discontinuidad de Mohorovicic y el núcleo, entre los 400 y los 2 900 km de profundidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - manto
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El manto se divide en el manto superior y el manto inferior, separados por la zona de transición. 1, record 1, Spanish, - manto
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 2, English, mantle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mantle: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - mantle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mante
1, record 2, French, mante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mante : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 2, French, - mante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 3, English, mantle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fleshy membrane that encloses the body of mollusks and secretes the shell and periostracum. 3, record 3, English, - mantle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The siphon, the mantle (or strap), the two adductors, and the foot are chopped and sold as minced clams. 2, record 3, English, - mantle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manteau
1, record 3, French, manteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du mollusque sécrétant la coquille, et recouvrant les principaux organes, mais déterminant entre elle et ceux-ci une cavité dite palléale. 2, record 3, French, - manteau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 4, English, mantle
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- incandescent mantle 1, record 4, English, incandescent%20mantle
correct
- Welsbach mantle 2, record 4, English, Welsbach%20mantle
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lacelike hood or sheath of some refractory material that gives light by incandescence when placed over a flame. 1, record 4, English, - mantle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manchon à incandescence
1, record 4, French, manchon%20%C3%A0%20incandescence
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Treillage léger, constitué par des oxydes de métaux rares, pouvant être porté à incandescence par la flamme d'un brûleur. 1, record 4, French, - manchon%20%C3%A0%20incandescence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-10-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mantelpiece
1, record 5, English, mantelpiece
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mantlepiece 2, record 5, English, mantlepiece
correct
- mantel piece 3, record 5, English, mantel%20piece
correct
- mantel 4, record 5, English, mantel
correct
- mantle 2, record 5, English, mantle
correct
- manteltree 5, record 5, English, manteltree
- chimney-piece 6, record 5, English, chimney%2Dpiece
less frequent
- fireplace frame 7, record 5, English, fireplace%20frame
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wood, brick, stone, or marble frame surrounding a fireplace, frequently including an overmantel or mirror above; .... 6, record 5, English, - mantelpiece
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner. 2, record 5, English, - mantelpiece
Record 5, Key term(s)
- mantle piece
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- manteau de cheminée
1, record 5, French, manteau%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- manteau 2, record 5, French, manteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Façade verticale de la cheminée. 3, record 5, French, - manteau%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Coffre externe d'une cheminée à feu ouvert formant saillie sur un mur intérieur, autour du foyer : le manteau se compose des deux piédroits latéraux, de part et d'autre du foyer et, au-dessus, du chambranle en avant-corps et de son couronnement (corniche ou tablette). 2, record 5, French, - manteau%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Chimeneas (Elementos de edificios)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- repisa de chimenea
1, record 5, Spanish, repisa%20de%20chimenea
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- manto 2, record 5, Spanish, manto
correct, masculine noun
- manto de chimenea 3, record 5, Spanish, manto%20de%20chimenea
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frente de una chimenea de calefacción, incluyendo la repisa, que suele formar cuerpo con el dintel en el que apoya la campana. 2, record 5, Spanish, - repisa%20de%20chimenea
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- onlap
1, record 6, English, onlap
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mantle 2, record 6, English, mantle
correct, verb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sequence pinches out against Mississippian carbonates to the northeast, with the Bluesky sediments onlapping those of the Gething Formation. 1, record 6, English, - onlap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... typical peribatholithic veins occur in rocks mantling the Central Bohemian Pluton, in the Czech Republic. 2, record 6, English, - onlap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- recouvrir
1, record 6, French, recouvrir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des exemples typiques de filons péribatholitiques peuvent être observés dans les roches recouvrant le Pluton de la Bohême centrale en République tchèque. 2, record 6, French, - recouvrir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 7, English, mantle
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the chromitites as well as the harzburgites are the refractory residua of partial melting of mantle lherzolite ... 2, record 7, English, - mantle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mantélique
1, record 7, French, mant%C3%A9lique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mantellique 2, record 7, French, mantellique
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propre au manteau (terrestre). 1, record 7, French, - mant%C3%A9lique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les chromitites de même que les harzburgites [pourraient] constituer les résidus réfractaires de la fusion partielle d'une lherzolite [...] 2, record 7, French, - mant%C3%A9lique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-06-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mantel
1, record 8, English, mantel
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- mantle 2, record 8, English, mantle
correct, noun
- mantelshelf 1, record 8, English, mantelshelf
correct, noun
- mantleshelf 3, record 8, English, mantleshelf
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique of climbing onto a ledge by pushing the body up with the heels of the hand until one leg can be swung over the ledge. 4, record 8, English, - mantel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mantle is similar to boosting yourself on top of a wall .... Don't use your knee, this is considered bad form. 2, record 8, English, - mantel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The principle depends on the body-weight (centre of gravity) being placed directly over a climber's hands which are pressing palm down, fingers pointing downwards. This position is maintained and the feet are placed onto the same hold as the hands and then a rocking over move is made to let the feet take the weight, push up and stand up. 5, record 8, English, - mantel
Record 8, Key term(s)
- mantel shelf
- mantle shelf
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rétablissement
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9tablissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement de gymnastique qui consiste à hisser le corps à la force des bras au-dessus du point d'appui des mains. 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aide du pied ou du genou n'est pas seulement utile pour exécuter la première phase du rétablissement (traction), mais aussi pour l'enchaînement de la seconde (poussée) : tandis que les coudes se relèvent, les mains doivent passer de la suspension par les doigts à l'appui sur les paumes, les mains tournées en regard l'une de l'autre. 3, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise le rétablissement en escalade pour se hisser sur une terrasse lorsque les prises de pied sont insuffisantes, et en natation, pour se hisser hors de la piscine, à l'extrémité d'un couloir de nage une fois l'épreuve terminée. 4, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9tablissement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mantle 1, record 9, English, mantle
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ballon 1, record 9, French, ballon
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-06-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mantelshelf
1, record 10, English, mantelshelf
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- mantel 2, record 10, English, mantel
correct
- mantle 3, record 10, English, mantle
correct
- mantelpiece 3, record 10, English, mantelpiece
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shelf or beam over a fire opening, usually projecting from the chimney breast. 4, record 10, English, - mantelshelf
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
That part of a mantelpiece which constitutes a shelf. 3, record 10, English, - mantelshelf
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tablette de cheminée
1, record 10, French, tablette%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce horizontale de bois, de pierre ou de marbre couronnant le chambranle d'une cheminée. 2, record 10, French, - tablette%20de%20chemin%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Exterior Covering Materials
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 11, English, mantle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outer covering of a wall. 2, record 11, English, - mantle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements extérieurs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- parement
1, record 11, French, parement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La couverture elle-même d'une surface de mur lorsque cette surface est d'un matériau différent de la face intérieure 2, record 11, French, - parement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- mantle
1, record 12, English, mantle
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
heraldic. A flowing robe worn over the armour, or over their ordinary costume, by personages of distinction of both sexes: the mantles of ladies were commonly decorated with armorial blazonry. (Boutell, Engl. Her.) 1, record 12, English, - mantle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manteau
1, record 12, French, manteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ornement extérieur de l'écu, ordinairement doublé d'hermine et qui enveloppe entièrement les armoiries. Suivant le rang et les dignités, l'extérieur du manteau est semé de fleurs de lis.( LTA, p. 277) 1, record 12, French, - manteau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-02-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Lamp Components
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a lacy hood or sheet of some refractory material that gives light by incandescence when placed over a flame. 1, record 13, English, - mantle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Éléments de lampes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- manchon à incandescence 1, record 13, French, manchon%20%C3%A0%20incandescence
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaine de tissu incombustible imprégnée de nitrate de thorium et de cérium, et qui augmente l'éclat de la flamme qu'elle entoure. 1, record 13, French, - manchon%20%C3%A0%20incandescence
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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