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ABRASION ARENA [2 records]

Record 1 2025-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
CONT

The goal of this study was to examine the effects of wind and wind blown sand abrasion damage on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) seedling biomass partitioning to leaves, stems, and roots. ... Plants were destructively sampled at the time of the sand abrasion treatment and at approximately 2 and 4 wk after exposure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
CONT

Éclaircissage des haies ou des espaces boisés : Ces interventions peuvent réduire la zone vulnérable à la formation de poches de gelée, ou favoriser une meilleure circulation d’air. Toutefois, les avantages liés à la protection contre le vent peuvent s'atténuer en cours de saison, ce qui complique les pulvérisations, accentue l’érosion du sol et l’abrasion par le sable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Producción vegetal
CONT

Aparentemente los exudados que componen la mayor parte de la cutícula protegen a la hoja de temperaturas extremas, viento, abrasión por arena y otros tipos de estrés ambiental.

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Record 2 2011-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sanding and Polishing of Metals
DEF

Surface treatment in which sand is blown against an object to produce a roughened surface or to remove dirt, rust, and scale.

PHR

Sandblasting barrel, chamber, gun.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sablage et ponçage des métaux
DEF

Opération de nettoyage des pièces métalliques, par projection à grande vitesse de sable fin sur les surfaces à nettoyer.

PHR

Cabine, pistolet, tambour de sablage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enarenado y pulimento de metales
DEF

Abrasión de una superficie para limpiarla o darle mayor textura mediante un chorro de arena aplicado a presión.

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