TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
EAU ARCTIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ecosystem modelling
1, record 1, English, ecosystem%20modelling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ecosystem modeling 2, record 1, English, ecosystem%20modeling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecosystem modelling refers to a computer application that simulates, through time, biological changes such as biomass, mortality, catch, feeding and competition in managed species. 3, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20modelling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modélisation des écosystèmes
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9lisation%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La recherche porte essentiellement sur les écosystèmes marins et d’eau douce de l'Arctique et étudie notamment :[...] la structure, la fonction et la modélisation des écosystèmes afin d’évaluer l'incidence du développement, du changement climatique et leurs effets cumulés sur l'environnement [...] 2, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A9lisation%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Arctic intermediate water
1, record 2, English, Arctic%20intermediate%20water
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AIW 2, record 2, English, AIW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A water mass identified by a salinity minimum found at a depth of about 800 m in the North Atlantic Ocean. 3, record 2, English, - Arctic%20intermediate%20water
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is formed in two varieties in the Labrador Sea and in the Iceland Sea, from where it spreads southward but is quickly absorbed by North Atlantic deep water. 3, record 2, English, - Arctic%20intermediate%20water
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eau arctique intermédiaire
1, record 2, French, eau%20arctique%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- eau intermédiaire arctique 2, record 2, French, eau%20interm%C3%A9diaire%20arctique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eau intermédiaire arctique : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 2, French, - eau%20arctique%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- eaux arctiques intermédiaires
- eaux intermédiaires arctiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Birds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Arctic plains and mountains
1, record 3, English, Arctic%20plains%20and%20mountains
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Region 3 - Arctic Plains and Mountains. This region includes low-lying, coastal tundra and drier uplands of the Arctic mountains across the entire northern edge of North America. Because of thick and continuous permafrost, surface water dominates the landscape (20-50 percent of the coastal plain). 1, record 3, English, - Arctic%20plains%20and%20mountains
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Region 3 (BCR 3) of the 12 bird conservation regions (BCR) wholly or partially within Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Arctic%20plains%20and%20mountains
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Oiseaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plaine et cordillère arctiques
1, record 3, French, plaine%20et%20cordill%C3%A8re%20arctiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Région 3-Plaine et cordillère arctiques. Cette région traverse l'Amérique du Nord d’est en ouest dans l'Arctique. Elle comprend les basses terres, la toundra côtière et les hautes terres plus sèches des montagnes arctiques. Le pergélisol épais et permanent explique la présence de nombreux plans d’eau souvent temporaires, recouvrant 20 % à 50 % de la surface de la plaine côtière. 1, record 3, French, - plaine%20et%20cordill%C3%A8re%20arctiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Région 3 (RCO 3) des 12 régions de conservation des oiseaux (RCO) entièrement ou partiellement situées au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - plaine%20et%20cordill%C3%A8re%20arctiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Greely Fiord
1, record 4, English, Greely%20Fiord
correct, Nunavut
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A body of water on Ellesmere Island, in the Arctic Archipelago, in Nunavut. 2, record 4, English, - Greely%20Fiord
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 80° 30' 0" N, 81° 40' 0" W (Nunavut). 3, record 4, English, - Greely%20Fiord
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formerly in the Northwest Territories, Greely Fiord is now in Nunavut since the creation of the new territory on April 1st, 1999. 4, record 4, English, - Greely%20Fiord
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fjord Greely
1, record 4, French, fjord%20Greely
correct, masculine noun, Nunavut
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fiord Greely 2, record 4, French, fiord%20Greely
avoid, masculine noun, Nunavut
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étendue d’eau sur l'île d’Ellesmere, dans l'archipel Arctique, au Nunavut. 3, record 4, French, - fjord%20Greely
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 80° 30’ 0" N, 81° 40’ 0" O (Nunavut). 4, record 4, French, - fjord%20Greely
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fjord Greely : Équivalent approuvé par le Comité d’uniformisation de l’écriture des noms géographiques officiels du Canada (CUENGO). 1, record 4, French, - fjord%20Greely
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
fiord Greely : Équivalent incorrect de l’Atlas et Toponymie du Canada (1969), auquel il faut préférer «fjord Greely». 3, record 4, French, - fjord%20Greely
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Anciennement situé aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest, le fjord Greely est désormais au Nunavut depuis la création du nouveau territoire, le 1er avril 1999. 5, record 4, French, - fjord%20Greely
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Arctic Pollution Prevention Certificate
1, record 5, English, Arctic%20Pollution%20Prevention%20Certificate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Arctic Pollution Prevention Certificate indicates the ice class of the vessel at specific drafts. 1, record 5, English, - Arctic%20Pollution%20Prevention%20Certificate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Certificat de prévention de la pollution dans l'Arctique
1, record 5, French, Certificat%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution%20dans%20l%27Arctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les certificats de prévention de la pollution dans l'Arctique indiquent la cote glace du navire selon son tirant d’eau. 1, record 5, French, - Certificat%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution%20dans%20l%27Arctique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Climatology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- permafrost integrity
1, record 6, English, permafrost%20integrity
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority of available research on climate change impacts and adaptation in the mining sector focuses on operations located in northern regions and on issues like permafrost integrity, winter transportation networks, water management and the potential for Arctic seaways as sea ice melts. 1, record 6, English, - permafrost%20integrity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Climatologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- intégrité du pergélisol
1, record 6, French, int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20du%20perg%C3%A9lisol
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des études disponibles sur les effets des changements climatiques et l'adaptation dans le secteur minier portent sur les activités entreprises en régions nordiques et des enjeux tels l'intégrité du pergélisol, le réseau de transport hivernal, la gestion de l'eau et la possibilité d’utiliser les voies maritimes de l'Arctique en raison de la fonte de la glace marine. 1, record 6, French, - int%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20du%20perg%C3%A9lisol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Centre for Arctic Aquatic Research Excellence
1, record 7, English, National%20Centre%20for%20Arctic%20Aquatic%20Research%20Excellence
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- N-CAARE 1, record 7, English, N%2DCAARE
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N-CAARE has a mandate to increase knowledge of Arctic marine and freshwater ecosystems. It works with recommendations from federal departments, northern co-management groups, universities and industry to play a key role in developing national and international partnerships to further research in priority areas. The Winnipeg-based secretariat coordinates science opportunities aboard Canadian Coast Guard vessels, as well as the infrastructure necessary 1, record 7, English, - National%20Centre%20for%20Arctic%20Aquatic%20Research%20Excellence
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Arctic Aquatic Research Excellence National Centre
- Centre for Arctic Aquatic Research Excellence
- NCAARE
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre national d'excellence pour la recherche aquatique dans l'Arctique
1, record 7, French, Centre%20national%20d%27excellence%20pour%20la%20recherche%20aquatique%20dans%20l%27Arctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CNERAA 1, record 7, French, CNERAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CNERAA a pour mandat d’accroître les connaissances sur les écosystèmes marins et d’eau douce de l'Arctique. À partir des recommandations de ministères fédéraux, de groupes de cogestion des questions nordiques, d’universités et de l'industrie, il contribue de près à la création de partenariats nationaux et internationaux pour faire avancer la recherche dans les domaines prioritaires. Son secrétariat, installé à Winnipeg, coordonne les occasions scientifiques à bord des navires de la Garde côtière du Canada, et l'infrastructure nécessaire à la conduite des activités de recherche aquatique dans le Nord. 1, record 7, French, - Centre%20national%20d%27excellence%20pour%20la%20recherche%20aquatique%20dans%20l%27Arctique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-04-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rock knob
1, record 8, English, rock%20knob
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
asymmetric rock knob or hill: Bedrock forms with a gentle slope on one side created by glacial abrasion and a steep slope on the opposite side created by glacial plucking. 2, record 8, English, - rock%20knob
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Arctic flora. - ... The richest vegetation is found along streams that flow through limestone, in coastal meadows, and on old raised beaches. The poorest is on boulder fields and dry rock knobs. 3, record 8, English, - rock%20knob
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- éperon de dénudation
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9peron%20de%20d%C3%A9nudation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- éperon rocheux de dénudation 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9peron%20rocheux%20de%20d%C3%A9nudation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une flore arctique.-[...] La végétation la plus riche se trouve le long des cours d’eau qui s’écoulent dans la pierre calcaire, dans les prés côtiers et sur les anciennes plages soulevées. On trouve la végétation plus pauvre sur les chaos de boules et sur les éperons de dénudation arides. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9peron%20de%20d%C3%A9nudation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-08-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Biogeography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- arctic waters
1, record 9, English, arctic%20waters
correct, see observation, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statute cited: Canadian Environmental Protection Act. 2, record 9, English, - arctic%20waters
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arctic waters : term rarely used in the singular (arctic water). 2, record 9, English, - arctic%20waters
Record 9, Key term(s)
- arctic water
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Biogéographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- eaux arctiques
1, record 9, French, eaux%20arctiques
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l’application de la présente section et de la partie 10, «mer» désigne : a) la mer territoriale du Canada; b) les eaux intérieures du Canada, à l’exclusion de l’ensemble des cours d’eau, lacs et autres plans d’eau douce du Canada, y compris la partie du Saint-Laurent délimitée, vers la mer, par les lignes droites joignant : (i) Cap-des-Rosiers à la pointe extrême ouest de l’île d’Anticosti, (ii) l’île d’Anticosti à la rive nord du Saint-Laurent suivant le méridien de soixante-trois degrés de longitude ouest; c) les zones que le Canada peut déclarer zones économiques exclusives; d) les eaux arctiques au sens de l’article 2 de la Loi sur la prévention de la pollution des eaux arctiques [...] 1, record 9, French, - eaux%20arctiques
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi citée : Loi canadienne sur la protection de l’environnement. 2, record 9, French, - eaux%20arctiques
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eaux arctiques : terme rarement utilisé au singulier(eau arctique). 2, record 9, French, - eaux%20arctiques
Record 9, Key term(s)
- eau arctique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-03-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wash
1, record 10, English, wash
noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- clapotis
1, record 10, French, clapotis
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clapotis de l'eau sur les glaces. [Croisière de l'Arctique, 1908-09, p. 10. ] 1, record 10, French, - clapotis
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mare polaire 1, record 11, French, mare%20polaire
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petite mare d’eau libre dans les glaces. "Croisière de l'Arctique" 1908-09 o. 10 1, record 11, French, - mare%20polaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


