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SILT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 1, English, silt
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soil separate consisting of particles between 0.05 and 0.002 mm in equivalent diameter. 2, record 1, English, - silt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The diameter range recognized by the International Society of Soil Science is 0.002-0.02 mm. 3, record 1, English, - silt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
silt: term used by Parks Canada. 4, record 1, English, - silt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Silt veneer. 5, record 1, English, - silt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 1, French, limon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- silt 2, record 1, French, silt
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fraction du sol consistant en particules d'un diamètre équivalent de 0,05 à 0,002 mm. 3, record 1, French, - limon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pédologues de France et de Suisse ont introduit le terme «silt» qui prend la place du terme «limon» dans le sens de fraction granulométrique. Au Canada, les pédologues ont retenu «limon» pour la fraction et «loam» pour le type de sol. 2, record 1, French, - limon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon les fractions adoptées par l'Association internationale de la science du sol, la dimension des particules du limon varie entre 0,02 et 0,002 mm de diamètre. 4, record 1, French, - limon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
silt : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 5, record 1, French, - limon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
limon : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 1, French, - limon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Placage de limon. 7, record 1, French, - limon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- limo
1, record 1, Spanish, limo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 2, English, silt
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In bays, including river estuaries, sedimentation of silt is facilitated as a result of the slight water movement; consequently, sea marshes develop. 2, record 2, English, - silt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limon
1, record 2, French, limon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- boue 2, record 2, French, boue
correct, feminine noun
- vase 3, record 2, French, vase
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Acuicultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- limo
1, record 2, Spanish, limo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cieno 1, record 2, Spanish, cieno
correct, masculine noun
- légamo 2, record 2, Spanish, l%C3%A9gamo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mezcla de sedimentos muy finos, arcillosos, calcáreos, ferruginosos y arenosos, que forma depósitos poco coherentes en el fondo de los mares, ríos, lagos y en el lecho de las aguas estancadas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - limo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 3, English, silt
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rock fragment or detrital particle smaller than a very fine sand grain and larger than coarse clay, having a diameter in the range of 1/256 to 1/16 mm (4-62 microns, or 0.00016-0.0025 in., or 8 to 4 phi units ...). 2, record 3, English, - silt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The detrital sediments are classified, chiefly according to the size of the constituent particles ... "Silt" [is a sediment] composed of the very finest-grained products of erosion. "Silt" is so fine-grained that, unlike sand, it will cohere when wet. ("A Textbook of Geology", Chester Longwell, 1939, p. 231). 3, record 3, English, - silt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- silt
1, record 3, French, silt
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- argile des limons 2, record 3, French, argile%20des%20limons
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sédiment détritique meuble dont le grain est compris entre 1/256 mm et 1/16 mm. 3, record 3, French, - silt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les argiles de dimensions granulométriques [...] comprises entre 62 et 4 [microns] sont appelées «argiles des limons». Elles correspondent au sédiment incohérent qu'est le limon et sont encore appelées «silts». Les argiles des limons ont un aspect granuleux [et] peuvent présenter de nombreuses structures sédimentaires caractéristiques des sables [...]; toutefois, ces structures sont moins nettes en raison de la finesse de la texture et probablement de leur fréquence moindre. 2, record 3, French, - silt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 4, English, silt
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To become filled or choked up with silt or sediment. 1, record 4, English, - silt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- obstruer
1, record 4, French, obstruer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- remplir de terre 1, record 4, French, remplir%20de%20terre
correct, verb phrase
- atterrir 1, record 4, French, atterrir
correct, verb, rare, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Somalia Inquiry Liaison Team
1, record 5, English, Somalia%20Inquiry%20Liaison%20Team
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SILT 2, record 5, English, SILT
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consultation with the people in charge of this team. 3, record 5, English, - Somalia%20Inquiry%20Liaison%20Team
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Somalia Enquiry Liaison Team
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Équipe de liaison de l'enquête sur la Somalie
1, record 5, French, %C3%89quipe%20de%20liaison%20de%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20la%20Somalie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ELES 1, record 5, French, ELES
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après consultation des personnes chargées de cette équipe d'enquête. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%89quipe%20de%20liaison%20de%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20la%20Somalie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-09-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Oceanography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- silt
1, record 6, English, silt
noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sea alluvion 2, record 6, English, sea%20alluvion
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Océanographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lais
1, record 6, French, lais
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lais de la mer 1, record 6, French, lais%20de%20la%20mer
masculine noun, plural
- atterrissement 1, record 6, French, atterrissement
masculine noun
- laisse 1, record 6, French, laisse
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alluvions que la mer apporte et dépose sur le rivage et qui, même lors des marées de marnage maximal, ne sont plus recouvertes par la mer. 1, record 6, French, - lais
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression usuelle est «lais et relais de la mer». 1, record 6, French, - lais
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Du latin laxare, relâcher. 1, record 6, French, - lais
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho del mar
- Oceanografía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- médano
1, record 6, Spanish, m%C3%A9dano
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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