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HUMEDAD ABSOLUTA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- absolute humidity
1, record 1, English, absolute%20humidity
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- dv 2, record 1, English, dv
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vapour concentration 3, record 1, English, vapour%20concentration
correct
- vapor concentration 4, record 1, English, vapor%20concentration
correct
- water vapor density 5, record 1, English, water%20vapor%20density
correct
- water vapour density 6, record 1, English, water%20vapour%20density
correct
- density of water vapour 7, record 1, English, density%20of%20water%20vapour
correct
- vapour density 7, record 1, English, vapour%20density
correct
- vapor density 2, record 1, English, vapor%20density
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a system of moist air, the ratio of the mass of water vapor present to the volume occupied by the mixture; that is, the density of the water vapor component. 2, record 1, English, - absolute%20humidity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Absolute humidity is usually expressed in grams of water vapor per cubic meter or, in engineering practice, in grains per cubic foot. Because this measure of atmospheric humidity is not conservative with respect to adiabatic expansion or compression, it is not commonly used by meteorologists. 2, record 1, English, - absolute%20humidity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dv. 5, record 1, English, - absolute%20humidity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
absolute humidity: term standardized by ISO. 8, record 1, English, - absolute%20humidity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- humidité absolue
1, record 1, French, humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- dv 2, record 1, French, dv
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- concentration en vapeur d'eau 3, record 1, French, concentration%20en%20vapeur%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- concentration de la vapeur d'eau 4, record 1, French, concentration%20de%20la%20vapeur%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- concentration de la vapeur 5, record 1, French, concentration%20de%20la%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- concentration de vapeur 6, record 1, French, concentration%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre la masse de vapeur d'eau et le volume occupé par un mélange de vapeur d'eau et d'air sec. 6, record 1, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'humidité absolue s'évalue généralement en grammes par mètre cube d'air humide. 7, record 1, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dv. 7, record 1, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En météorologie, le terme «vapeur» s'emploie couramment au sens de «vapeur d'eau». 7, record 1, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
humidité absolue; concentration de la vapeur : termes normalisés par l'ISO-5843-6, Aéronautique et espace, partie 6, Atmosphère type. 8, record 1, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedad absoluta
1, record 1, Spanish, humedad%20absoluta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- concentración del vapor 2, record 1, Spanish, concentraci%C3%B3n%20del%20vapor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre la masa de vapor de agua y el volumen ocupado por una mezcla de vapor de agua y aire seco. 2, record 1, Spanish, - humedad%20absoluta
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- absolute moisture of the soil
1, record 2, English, absolute%20moisture%20of%20the%20soil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantity of moisture contained in the soil, expressed as a percentage of the mass of absolutely dry soil. 2, record 2, English, - absolute%20moisture%20of%20the%20soil
Record 2, Key term(s)
- soil absolute moisture
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- humidité absolue du sol
1, record 2, French, humidit%C3%A9%20absolue%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité d'eau contenue dans le sol, exprimée en pourcentage de la masse du sol absolument sec. 2, record 2, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20absolue%20du%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- humedad absoluta del suelo
1, record 2, Spanish, humedad%20absoluta%20del%20suelo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de humedad contenida en el suelo expresada como porcentaje de la masa de suelo absolutamente seco. 1, record 2, Spanish, - humedad%20absoluta%20del%20suelo
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