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PONDING [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 1, English, ponding
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The occurrence of pools of liquid on a biological filter caused by blockage of its interstices. 1, record 1, English, - ponding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ponding: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - ponding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- engorgement
1, record 1, French, engorgement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation de poches de liquide dans un filtre biologique, dû au colmatage des pores. 1, record 1, French, - engorgement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engorgement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - engorgement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Contaminación del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inundación
1, record 1, Spanish, inundaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- estancamiento 1, record 1, Spanish, estancamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de charcos o bolsas de líquidos sobre un filtro biológico, causada por bloqueo de sus intersticios o poros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inundaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 2, English, ponding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of rain water in shallow pools on the top surface of roofing. 2, record 2, English, - ponding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certain roofs are designed to hold a shallow depth of water over the whole roof surface for evaporative cooling in summer often with a water supply to the roof, called ponded roofs. 2, record 2, English, - ponding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formation de flaques
1, record 2, French, formation%20de%20flaques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation d'eau en flaques peu profondes à la surface de la couverture. 2, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20flaques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains toits sont conçus pour que l'eau s'accumule sur toute la surface en une nappe peu profonde servant d'agent refroidisseur en été et de pare-feu. 2, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20flaques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 3, English, ponding
correct, North America
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dumping of timber (generally logs) in water for storage. 2, record 3, English, - ponding
Record 3, Key term(s)
- log ponding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stockage en bassin
1, record 3, French, stockage%20en%20bassin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise à l'eau du bois (généralement des grumes) en vue de son stockage, par ex. dans un bassin à proximité immédiate de l'usine; ou bien en tête d'un petit cours d'eau avant le flottage proprement dit. 1, record 3, French, - stockage%20en%20bassin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación forestal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- embalse de maderas
1, record 3, Spanish, embalse%20de%20maderas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Road Construction
- Road Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 4, English, ponding
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of large puddles of water on an improperly drained surface after heavy rain. 2, record 4, English, - ponding
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A poor grading design or substandard construction has caused excessive "ponding" on this parking surface. 3, record 4, English, - ponding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Entretien des routes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formation de flaques d'eau
1, record 4, French, formation%20de%20flaques%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation de grandes flaques d'eau sur une surface mal drainée, après une pluie abondante. 2, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20flaques%20d%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le dallage doit toujours être praticable, même après une forte pluie. Vérifions donc le niveau à la pose avec la réglette et à partir des points de niveau. Évitons ainsi toute formation de flaques d'eau. 3, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20flaques%20d%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formation de flaques d'eau : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20flaques%20d%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación del terreno
- Construcción de carreteras
- Mantenimiento de carreteras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- empozamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, empozamiento
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- formación de charcos 1, record 4, Spanish, formaci%C3%B3n%20de%20charcos
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Agricultural Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 5, English, ponding
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water accumulation in low-lying ground. 2, record 5, English, - ponding
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Génie agricole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- accumulation d'eau
1, record 5, French, accumulation%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans les dépressions. 2, record 5, French, - accumulation%20d%27eau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography (General)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ponding 1, record 6, English, ponding
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural formation of a pond in a water course. 1, record 6, English, - ponding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation d'étang
1, record 6, French, formation%20d%27%C3%A9tang
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation naturelle d'un étang dans un cours d'eau. 1, record 6, French, - formation%20d%27%C3%A9tang
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estancamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, estancamiento
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación natural de un estanque en un curso de agua. 1, record 6, Spanish, - estancamiento
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ponding 1, record 7, English, ponding
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Creation of free standing water on the soil surface. 1, record 7, English, - ponding
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stockage de surface
1, record 7, French, stockage%20de%20surface
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation d'une nappe d'eau à la surface du sol. 1, record 7, French, - stockage%20de%20surface
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estancamiento
1, record 7, Spanish, estancamiento
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formación de agua estancada en la superficie del suelo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - estancamiento
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-11-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Construction
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ponding 1, record 8, English, ponding
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Bétonnage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- trempage
1, record 8, French, trempage
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-07-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 9, English, ponding
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ponding must be prevented to avoid extending exposure from spillage. 1, record 9, English, - ponding
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- formation de flaques
1, record 9, French, formation%20de%20flaques
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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