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PIEDRA POMEZ [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-05-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pumice
1, record 1, English, pumice
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- foam 2, record 1, English, foam
correct, noun
- volcanic foam 2, record 1, English, volcanic%20foam
correct
- pumice stone 2, record 1, English, pumice%20stone
correct
- pumicite 3, record 1, English, pumicite
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light, porous, glassy lava, used in solid form as an abrasive and in powdered form as a polish and an abrasive. 4, record 1, English, - pumice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pumice is the only rock that floats on water, although it will eventually become waterlogged and sink. 5, record 1, English, - pumice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In commerce, pumice is the term applied to larger pumice stones, while pumicite consists of fine grains or ash. 6, record 1, English, - pumice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pumice: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 1, English, - pumice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ponce
1, record 1, French, ponce
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pierre ponce 2, record 1, French, pierre%20ponce
correct, feminine noun
- pumite 3, record 1, French, pumite
correct, see observation, feminine noun, less frequent
- pumicite 4, record 1, French, pumicite
correct, see observation, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ponces ou pierres ponces sont des roches volcaniques très poreuses et d'une densité faible [...], ce qui leur permet [...] de pouvoir flotter à la surface de l'eau. 5, record 1, French, - ponce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les ponces servent au polissage et au grattage. 6, record 1, French, - ponce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pumicite ou pumite : Nom scientifique de l'espèce de lave dite vulgairement pierre ponce. 4, record 1, French, - ponce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ponce : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 1, French, - ponce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- piedra pómez
1, record 1, Spanish, piedra%20p%C3%B3mez
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pumita 1, record 1, Spanish, pumita
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pumice
1, record 2, English, pumice
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In dentistry, a volcanic glass, prepared in various grits, used as an abrasive. 2, record 2, English, - pumice
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Disinfection of dental pumice used to polish dental appliances (false teeth, bridges, partials, etc.) ... 3, record 2, English, - pumice
Record 2, Key term(s)
- pumice stone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ponce
1, record 2, French, ponce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pierre ponce 2, record 2, French, pierre%20ponce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche volcanique poreuse et légère à base de feldspath qui sert d'abrasif (sous forme de pierre ou de poudre). 3, record 2, French, - ponce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- piedra pómez
1, record 2, Spanish, piedra%20p%C3%B3mez
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pumita 1, record 2, Spanish, pumita
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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