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DECOMPACTOR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decompactor
1, record 1, English, decompactor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decompactor improves soil structure by establishing a system of deep cracks and fissures and so ids the downward movement of air, water and roots through to a greater depth of the soil profile, thus improving drainage in wet years and increasing resistance to drought in dry years. 2, record 1, English, - decompactor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Earthquake Decompactor. Soil displaced by blades combined with the forward speed produces a wave action to decompact the soil the full working depth of the times. 3, record 1, English, - decompactor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Decompactors are] ideal for areas where decompaction has been a problem. 3, record 1, English, - decompactor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décompacteur
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9compacteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de travail du sol servant à atténuer le tassement du sol en profondeur créé par des passages d'engins en conditions trop humides. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9compacteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les décompacteurs sont constitués d'un bâti très robuste supportant des dents capables de travailler le sol au-dessous de la profondeur normale de labour. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9compacteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il présente généralement de fortes lames verticales, inclinées, droites au recourbées. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9compacteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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