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FLORESCENCIA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- efflorescence
1, record 1, English, efflorescence
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blooming 2, record 1, English, blooming
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of a deposit on the surface of a film. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - efflorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paint and varnish, changes in film. 3, record 1, English, - efflorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
efflorescence: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - efflorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
blooming: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - efflorescence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- efflorescence
1, record 1, French, efflorescence
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation superficielle de cristaux provenant généralement du support et entraînés à la surface par migration. Les efflorescences peuvent être éliminées par un brossage humide. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 1, French, - efflorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peintures et vernis, altération des feuils. 3, record 1, French, - efflorescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
efflorescence : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 4, record 1, French, - efflorescence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- florescencia
1, record 1, Spanish, florescencia
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- eflorescencia 2, record 1, Spanish, eflorescencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- efflorescence
1, record 2, English, efflorescence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- white alcali spot 2, record 2, English, white%20alcali%20spot
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because of upward capillarity, salts are brought to the surface of the soil where they accumulate in amounts toxic to plants. 2, record 2, English, - efflorescence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- efflorescence
1, record 2, French, efflorescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de sels solubles en surface du sol par suite de l'évaporation de l'eau provenant d'une nappe saline peu profonde (observé sur solonetz). 2, record 2, French, - efflorescence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- florescencia
1, record 2, Spanish, florescencia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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