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SEDIMENTO [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- suspended sediment
1, record 1, English, suspended%20sediment
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sediment that remains in suspension in flowing water for a considerable period of time without contact with, or settling on, the streambed. 1, record 1, English, - suspended%20sediment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suspended sediment: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - suspended%20sediment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sédiment en suspension
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9diment%20en%20suspension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sédiment restant en suspension dans le cours d'eau pendant une période de temps considérable sans entrer en contact avec le lit du cours d'eau, ni s'y déposer. 1, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9diment%20en%20suspension
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sédiment en suspension : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9diment%20en%20suspension
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Contaminación del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento suspendido
1, record 1, Spanish, sedimento%20suspendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sedimento que permanece en suspensión en el agua que fluye durante un considerable período de tiempo sin contacto con el lecho de río ni estableciéndolo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sedimento%20suspendido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sediment
1, record 2, English, sediment
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The material transported by water from the place of origin to the place of deposition. 1, record 2, English, - sediment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In water courses, sediment is the alluvial material carried in suspension or as bed. 1, record 2, English, - sediment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sediment: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - sediment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sédiment
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9diment
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau transporté par l'eau depuis son lieu d'origine jusqu'au lieu de dépôt. 1, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les cours d'eau, le sédiment est le matériau alluvionnaire transporté par l'eau ou présent dans le lit du cours d'eau. 1, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sédiment : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Contaminación del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento
1, record 2, Spanish, sedimento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material transportado por el agua desde el lugar de origen hasta el lugar de deposición 1, record 2, Spanish, - sedimento
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En corrientes de agua, el sedimento es el material aluvial transportado en suspensión o como un lecho. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sedimento
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Water Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mobile sediment
1, record 3, English, mobile%20sediment
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid material that is amenable to movement within a body of water. 1, record 3, English, - mobile%20sediment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The amenability is related to the mass of the sediment and the flow rate of the water. 1, record 3, English, - mobile%20sediment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobile sediment: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - mobile%20sediment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sédiment mobile
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9diment%20mobile
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau solide susceptible de se déplacer à l'intérieur d'une masse d'eau. 1, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9diment%20mobile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le risque de se déplacer est lié à la masse du sédiment et à la vitesse de débit de l'eau. 1, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9diment%20mobile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sédiment mobile : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9diment%20mobile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del agua
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento móvil
1, record 3, Spanish, sedimento%20m%C3%B3vil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material sólido con disposición al movimiento dentro de un cuerpo de agua. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sedimento%20m%C3%B3vil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La disposición se relaciona con la masa del sedimento y la velocidad de fluido del agua. 1, record 3, Spanish, - sedimento%20m%C3%B3vil
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- marine deposit
1, record 4, English, marine%20deposit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- marine sediment 2, record 4, English, marine%20sediment
correct
- ocean-borne deposit 3, record 4, English, ocean%2Dborne%20deposit
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sedimentary deposit laid down in the sea, usually beyond the seaward edge of the littoral belt. 4, record 4, English, - marine%20deposit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépôt marin
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20marin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sédiment marin 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A9diment%20marin
correct, masculine noun
- roche sédimentaire marine 3, record 4, French, roche%20s%C3%A9dimentaire%20marine
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériel fragmentaire solide, ou masse de ce type de matériel, d'origine minérale ou organique qui, après un transit en suspension dans l'eau de mer, forme des couches à la surface du fond, à température constante et sous une forme non consolidée. 4, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20marin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dépôts marins sont plus grossiers sur les bords, mais à mesure que l'on se dirige vers le centre ils deviennent de plus en plus fins. L'argile ou le limon qu'on y trouve n'est généralement pas varié. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20marin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À côté des éléments chimiques majeurs, les éléments en traces sont l'objet de nombreux travaux récents; on dose le bore, le gallium, etc.; on croit pouvoir noter que le rapport Th/U serait très fort dans les sédiments continentaux, faible dans les sédiments marins. 5, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20marin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sédiment marin comprend aussi les matériaux de composition des surfaces anciennement recouvertes par la mer. En Amérique du Nord, le cas de la vallée du Saint-Laurent (Québec) et de la plaine côtière de l'Est des États-Unis, de San Antonio (Texas) à Boston (Massachusetts). 6, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20marin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento marino
1, record 4, Spanish, sedimento%20marino
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mud penetrator 1, record 5, English, mud%20penetrator
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pénétrateur de sédiment
1, record 5, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9trateur%20de%20s%C3%A9diment
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sondeur de vase 2, record 5, French, sondeur%20de%20vase
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sondeur à onde acoustique de fréquence suffisamment basse pour pénétrer les sédiments superficiels et donner, en plus de l'écho sur le fond, un ou plusieurs échos à l'intérieur des sédiments. 1, record 5, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9trateur%20de%20s%C3%A9diment
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- penetrador de sedimento
1, record 5, Spanish, penetrador%20de%20sedimento
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sediment
1, record 6, English, sediment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- sed 2, record 6, English, sed
correct, see observation
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solid fragmental material that originates from weathering of rocks and is transported or deposited by air, water, or ice, or that accumulates by other natural agents, such as chemical precipitation from solution or secretion by organisms, and that forms in layers on the Earth's surface at ordinary temperatures in a loose, unconsolidated form; e.g. sand, gravel, silt, mud, till, loess, alluvium. 3, record 6, English, - sediment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Broadly speaking, sediments can be divided into two great groups, allochthonous deposits and autochthonous deposits. The allochthonous deposits are those which were transported into the environment in which they are deposited. ... The autochthonous sediments are those which form within the environment in which they are deposited. 4, record 6, English, - sediment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sed: ... abbreviation ... used in drilling reports. 2, record 6, English, - sediment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sédiment
1, record 6, French, s%C3%A9diment
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble constitué par la réunion de particules plus ou moins grosses ou de matières précipitées ayant, séparément, subi un certain transport. 2, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les matériaux des sédiments peuvent, par exemple provenir de l'érosion de roches antérieures, ou résulter d'une activité organique (accumulation de coquilles...). 2, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après un dépôt, un sédiment subit une diagenèse et devient roche sédimentaire. 2, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9diment
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento
1, record 6, Spanish, sedimento
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material transportado por el agua desde su lugar de origen al de depósito. En los cursos de agua, son los materiales aluviales llevados en suspensión o como arrastre de fondo. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sedimento
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sedimentary structure
1, record 7, English, sedimentary%20structure
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure in a sedimentary rock, formed either contemporaneously with deposition (a primary sedimentary structure) or by sedimentary processes subsequent to deposition (a secondary structure ...). 1, record 7, English, - sedimentary%20structure
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- structure sédimentaire
1, record 7, French, structure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Geología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estructura sedimentaria
1, record 7, Spanish, estructura%20sedimentaria
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- estructura de un sedimento 2, record 7, Spanish, estructura%20de%20un%20sedimento
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Configuración geométrica alcanzada después de haberse depositado los materiales erosionados o transportados. 3, record 7, Spanish, - estructura%20sedimentaria
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las estructuras sedimentarias, son quizás el criterio más importante de diagnóstico del ambiente deposicional y además han sido uno de los pilares más importantes en el desarrollo de la moderna Sedimentología. 1, record 7, Spanish, - estructura%20sedimentaria
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-11-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mineral sediment 1, record 8, English, mineral%20sediment
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sédiment minéral
1, record 8, French, s%C3%A9diment%20min%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sedimento mineral
1, record 8, Spanish, sedimento%20mineral
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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