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LITOMETEORO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lithometeor
1, record 1, English, lithometeor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conglomeration of small solid particles (as of dust or sand) that is suspended in the atmosphere and often produces a dry haze. 2, record 1, English, - lithometeor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lithométéore
1, record 1, French, lithom%C3%A9t%C3%A9ore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Météore consistant en un ensemble de particules dont la plupart sont solides et non aqueuses. 2, record 1, French, - lithom%C3%A9t%C3%A9ore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le climat désertique s'étend à l'intérieur des grands continents, aux latitudes tropicales ou subtropicales (Sahara, désert de Kalahari, ...) [...] La sécheresse endémique qui y règne en fait le domaine privilégié des lithométéores : tempêtes et tourbillons de sable, chasse-sable. 3, record 1, French, - lithom%C3%A9t%C3%A9ore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces particules sont plus ou moins en suspension dans l'atmosphère ou soulevées du sol par le vent. 2, record 1, French, - lithom%C3%A9t%C3%A9ore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- litometeoro
1, record 1, Spanish, litometeoro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meteoro formado por un conjunto de partículas, en su mayoría sólidas y no acuosas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - litometeoro
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estas partículas se hallan en suspensión más o menos permanentemente en el aire o son levantadas del suelo por el viento. 2, record 1, Spanish, - litometeoro
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