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TURBA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Origins and Composition of Coal
- Biomass Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peat
1, record 1, English, peat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The youngest member of the coal series, a fuel consisting of layers of dead vegetation in varying degrees of decomposition occurring in swampy hollows in cold and intemperate regions. 2, record 1, English, - peat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fresh plant growth at the surface adds material to the decomposing debris; peat may be found in layers several metres thick ... 2, record 1, English, - peat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peat: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - peat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Origine et constitution des charbons
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourbe
1, record 1, French, tourbe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sol hydromorphe à nappe phréatique permanente, à accumulation de matière organique incomplètement décomposée, provenant de débris végétaux et racines des plantes hygrophiles (surtout les sphaignes). 2, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fossile ou actuelle, la tourbe fournit, après séchage, un combustible de médiocre qualité employé localement pour le chauffage domestique. 2, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbe : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 1, French, - tourbe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Orígenes y composición del carbón
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turba
1, record 1, Spanish, turba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia carbonosa blanda, parda y oscura formada por restos en distintos grados de descomposición en aguas poco oxigenadas y pantanosas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - turba
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peat moss
1, record 2, English, peat%20moss
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peat moss consists of partially decomposed mosses which have accumulated in water-logged areas called bogs. 2, record 2, English, - peat%20moss
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
- Techniques de plantation
- Horticulture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mousse de tourbe
1, record 2, French, mousse%20de%20tourbe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tourbe-mousse 2, record 2, French, tourbe%2Dmousse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espèce de tourbe dont on se sert pour alléger le sol. 2, record 2, French, - mousse%20de%20tourbe
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tourbe horticole
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
- Técnicas de plantación
- Horticultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- turba
1, record 2, Spanish, turba
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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