TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
STRATO-VOLCANO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stratovolcano
1, record 1, English, stratovolcano
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- composite volcano 2, record 1, English, composite%20volcano
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A volcano composed of alternating layers of lava and ash. 3, record 1, English, - stratovolcano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Composite volcanoes are built up of lava flows interlayered with pyroclastic material. Such a combination indicates a history of alternating explosive and quiet eruptions. 4, record 1, English, - stratovolcano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stratovolcanoes are sometimes called "composite" volcanoes because of their composite layered structure built up from sequential outpourings of eruptive materials. 3, record 1, English, - stratovolcano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stratovolcano; composite volcano: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - stratovolcano
Record 1, Key term(s)
- strato-volcano
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stratovolcan
1, record 1, French, stratovolcan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- strato-volcan 2, record 1, French, strato%2Dvolcan
correct, masculine noun
- volcan composite 3, record 1, French, volcan%20composite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volcan formé de couches stratifiées de laves, ou de laves et de cendres. 4, record 1, French, - stratovolcan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général [la lave] ne va pas très loin et la structure interne du cône présente une alternance de scories meubles et de couches dures de laves, le tout à pendage relativement fort (strato-volcans). 5, record 1, French, - stratovolcan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stratovolcan : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 1, French, - stratovolcan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estratovolcán
1, record 1, Spanish, estratovolc%C3%A1n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volcán cuyo cono está constituido por una alternancia de coladas de lava y de capas de proyecciones. 1, record 1, Spanish, - estratovolc%C3%A1n
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: