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SEDIMENTO SUSPENDIDO [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Water Pollution
DEF

The sediment that remains in suspension in flowing water for a considerable period of time without contact with, or settling on, the streambed.

OBS

suspended sediment: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Pollution de l'eau
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.

OBS

sédiment en suspension : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Contaminación del agua
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.

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