TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SUB-ALUMINOUS [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2009-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Petrography
CONT

The more silica-rich granitoids have an ASI [Alumina Saturation Index] >1 and are either peraluminous or subaluminous, respectively.

OBS

In the Shand classification of igneous rocks, [was said of] a division embracing those rocks in which the molecular proportion of alumina is equal to, or slightly greater than, that of soda and potash combined.

OBS

subaluminous: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • sub-aluminous

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Se dit des roches magnétiques pauvres en alumine.

OBS

subalumineux : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • sub-alumineux

Spanish

Save record 1

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

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

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: