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Record 1 2002-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Natural Construction Materials
OBS

marine aggregates: collective term rarely used in the singular (marine aggregate).

Key term(s)
  • marine aggregate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
DEF

Roches détritiques, à granulométrie sable et gravier, présents sur la plate-forme continentale et qui donnent lieu à une exploitation par dragage pour le bâtiment et les travaux publics.

OBS

granulats marins; sables et graviers : pluriels d'usage (termes collectifs).

Key term(s)
  • granulat marin
  • sable et gravier

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Materiales de construcción naturales
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