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HUMIDITE SATURATION [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- melanic brunisol
1, record 1, English, melanic%20brunisol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MB 1, record 1, English, MB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Melanic brunisol (MB). These are brunisolic soils [that have] a relatively high degree of base saturation as indicated by their pH. They occur typically under deciduous or mixed forest vegetation on materials of high base status in areas of boreal to mesic temperature class and humid moisture subclass, but they are not restricted to such environments. 1, record 1, English, - melanic%20brunisol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
melanic brunisol; MB: designations used in the Canadian System of Soil Classification. 2, record 1, English, - melanic%20brunisol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brunisol mélanique
1, record 1, French, brunisol%20m%C3%A9lanique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BM 1, record 1, French, BM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brunisol mélanique(BM). Ces sols brunisoliques ont [...] un degré de saturation en bases relativement élevé, comme l'indique leur pH. On les trouve normalement sous une végétation de forêt de feuillus ou mixte, sur matériaux à haute teneur en bases dans les régions où la température du sol est de classe boréale ou mésique et l'humidité, de sous-classe humide, sans être toutefois restreints à de tels environnements. 1, record 1, French, - brunisol%20m%C3%A9lanique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brunisol mélanique; BM : désignations employées dans le Système canadien de classification des sols. 2, record 1, French, - brunisol%20m%C3%A9lanique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drought
1, record 2, English, drought
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extended period of dryness; usually any period of moisture deficiency that is below normal for a specific area. 2, record 2, English, - drought
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the southeastern United States ..., the summer of 1993 brought months of drought and withering heat, result of a persistent center of high pressure over Bermuda. 3, record 2, English, - drought
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sécheresse
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9cheresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- période de sécheresse 2, record 2, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20s%C3%A9cheresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période anormalement sèche, suffisamment prolongée pour que l’absence de précipitation provoque un grave déséquilibre hydrologique. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cheresse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sécheresse peut se référer au climat(déficit de précipitations par rapport à la valeur normale des précipitations durant la période considérée), au sol(déficit d’humidité par rapport à la capacité au champ), ou à la plante(déficit de saturation par rapport à la teneur en eau, à la turgescence ou turgescence relative). 3, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cheresse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «sècheresse». 4, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cheresse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sècheresse : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 5, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9cheresse
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sècheresse
- période de sècheresse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sequía
1, record 2, Spanish, sequ%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- sequedad 2, record 2, Spanish, sequedad
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Período anormal de tiempo seco, suficientemente prolongado, en el que la falta de precipitación causa un grave desequilibrio hidrológico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - sequ%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tangential shrinkage
1, record 3, English, tangential%20shrinkage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shrinkage occurring across the width of plain-sawn lumber. 2, record 3, English, - tangential%20shrinkage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- tangential contraction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- retrait tangentiel
1, record 3, French, retrait%20tangentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'on sèche le bois au-dessous du point de saturation des fibres, l'humidité est chassée des parois cellulaires, ce qui entraîne le retrait du bois. C'est ce retrait qui engendre presque tous les problèmes et les pertes que l'on attribue au séchage.(...) En moyenne le retrait dans le sens tangentiel est à peu près deux fois plus élevé que dans le sens radial(...) Chez les bois canadiens, le retrait radial produit entre le bois vert et le bois séché au séchoir varie de 1, 7 à 6, 7%, alors que le retrait tangentiel varie de 3, 6 à 9, 3%(...) La différence des retraits radial et tangentiel a comme conséquence une différentielle qui produit des équarris déformés(en forme de losanges) une fois secs, des rectangles arqués et des pièces elliptiques. 1, record 3, French, - retrait%20tangentiel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
retrait des bois : diminution de dimension d’un bois lorsque son état d’humidité change. 2, record 3, French, - retrait%20tangentiel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- orographic cloud
1, record 4, English, orographic%20cloud
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mountain cloud 2, record 4, English, mountain%20cloud
correct
- upslope cloud 3, record 4, English, upslope%20cloud
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloud whose presence and shape are determined by the relief of the Earth's surface. 4, record 4, English, - orographic%20cloud
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resulting concept suggested that the greatest potential for cloud seeding in this region may be associated with the high CLW regions in the gravity wave rather than the upslope cloud associated with the orographic uplift. 3, record 4, English, - orographic%20cloud
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nuage orographique
1, record 4, French, nuage%20orographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuage dont la présence et la forme sont déterminées par le relief du sol. 2, record 4, French, - nuage%20orographique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce n’ est pas seulement la circulation de l'air qui se trouve modifiée, mais aussi, en raison de la présence de vapeur d’eau dans l'atmosphère et de la décroissance de la pression avec l'altitude, les caractéristiques essentielles du temps lorsqu'il y a soulèvement par une barrière montagneuse. Sur la face dite au vent du relief, c'est-à-dire en amont par rapport à son déplacement, l'air soulevé subit un refroidissement par détente et, si l'humidité est suffisante, atteint la saturation, d’où formation de nuages dits orographiques et éventuellement de précipitations(pluie ou neige). 3, record 4, French, - nuage%20orographique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nube orográfica
1, record 4, Spanish, nube%20orogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nube cuya aparición y forma están determinadas por el relieve de la superficie de la Tierra. 2, record 4, Spanish, - nube%20orogr%C3%A1fica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adiabatic equivalent temperature
1, record 5, English, adiabatic%20equivalent%20temperature
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pseudoequivalent temperature 2, record 5, English, pseudoequivalent%20temperature
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperature that an air parcel would have after experiencing dry adiabatic expansion until saturated, pseudoadiabatic expansion until all the moisture is condensed and dry adiabatic compression to the initial pressure. 3, record 5, English, - adiabatic%20equivalent%20temperature
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is the equivalent temperature as read from a thermodynamic chart and is always greater than the isobaric equivalent temperature ... 2, record 5, English, - adiabatic%20equivalent%20temperature
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pseudo-equivalent temperature
- pseudo equivalent temperature
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- température adiabatique équivalente
1, record 5, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20adiabatique%20%C3%A9quivalente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- température équivalente adiabatique 2, record 5, French, temp%C3%A9rature%20%C3%A9quivalente%20adiabatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température qu'aurait une particule d’air à la suite d’une détente adiabatique sèche jusqu'à saturation, d’une détente pseudo-adiabatique jusqu'à condensation de toute l'humidité, et d’une compression adiabatique sèche jusqu'à la pression initiale. 1, record 5, French, - temp%C3%A9rature%20adiabatique%20%C3%A9quivalente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- temperatura adiabática equivalente
1, record 5, Spanish, temperatura%20adiab%C3%A1tica%20equivalente
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temperatura que tendría una partícula de aire después de una expansión adiabática seca hasta saturarse, seguida por una expansión pseudoadiabática, hasta precipitar toda la humedad, seguida por una compresión adiabática seca hasta alcanzar la presión inicial. 1, record 5, Spanish, - temperatura%20adiab%C3%A1tica%20equivalente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Plant Biology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air saturation deficit
1, record 6, English, air%20saturation%20deficit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Figure 4 shows the diurnal changes of solar radiation (Rs) and air temperature (T), and figure 5 shows the diurnal changes of air saturation deficit (D) and wind velocity (U). One can see measurements were made under fine-weather conditions except at the barley field on July 1st, 1992 and at the shrubland of Haloxylon on August 10 in 1993. 1, record 6, English, - air%20saturation%20deficit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Biologie végétale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déficit de saturation de l'air
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20saturation%20de%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outre l'énergie disponible et les résistances aux transferts de vapeur d’eau, l'évapotranspiration dépend aussi de l'humidité ou plus exactement du déficit de saturation de l'air. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20saturation%20de%20l%27air
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dalton (1802) a établi, suite à des travaux sur le sujet, une loi qui exprime le taux d’évaporation d’un plan d’eau en fonction du déficit de saturation de l’air (quantité d’eau es-ea que l’air peut stocker) et de la vitesse du vent «u». 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20saturation%20de%20l%27air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Biología vegetal
- Producción vegetal
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- déficit de saturación del aire
1, record 6, Spanish, d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20saturaci%C3%B3n%20del%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant and Crop Production
- Horticulture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- porometer
1, record 7, English, porometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- diffusion porometer 2, record 7, English, diffusion%20porometer
correct
- leaf diffusion porometer 3, record 7, English, leaf%20diffusion%20porometer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Porometers were used ... to measure the stomatal conductance of 19 species of eucalypts ... Transpiration rates were calculated for each species from the Combination equation (Equation (0.1] for days on which stomatal conductance was measured. 4, record 7, English, - porometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Knowing plant water status is useful, but to appreciate how the plant responds to drought we should also monitor some process within the plant. Given that most water is lost from the plant when it opens stomatal pores to photosynthesize, we might hypothesise that stomatal opening is somehow correlated with plant water status. The degree of stomatal opening can be measured with a diffusion porometer. As the name implies, the diffusion porometer measures the rate at which water vapour diffuses out of the leaf, mainly through stomatal pores. The greater the number of these pores and the wider their apertures, the faster will be the rate of water vapour diffusion for given conditions. By measuring this rate of diffusion and knowing the conditions which are driving it, we can calculate stomatal resistance to diffusion of water vapour (or its reciprocal, stomatal conductance). 2, record 7, English, - porometer
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Stomatal resistance of selected species of the grass used to estimate the total canopy resistance were measured independently using a leaf diffusion porometer. 3, record 7, English, - porometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Horticulture
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poromètre
1, record 7, French, porom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de mesure de la résistance des feuilles au transfert de vapeur d’eau. 2, record 7, French, - porom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette résistance est sous la dépendance de l’état d’ouverture des stomates, qui règle la transpiration, mais aussi les échanges gazeux (gaz carbonique oxygène) dont dépendent la photosynthèse et la respiration. 2, record 7, French, - porom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout déficit de saturation en vapeur d’eau existant dans l'atmosphère entourant une plante entraîne l'évaporation continue de l'eau(transpiration). Cette transpiration crée un appel d’eau continu dans le végétal. [...] On peut [...] déterminer la quantité d’eau rejetée dans l'atmosphère à l'aide d’un poromètre; en effet la phase ultime de la transpiration correspond à l'émission(diffusion), à travers les ouvertures des stomates, de la vapeur d’eau dans une atmosphère non saturée. Ce processus physique varie avec l'humidité relative de l'air, la température et l'agitation de l'atmosphère(vitesse du vent). 3, record 7, French, - porom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] des scientifiques de l’Université de Bâle ont démontré qu’une concentration accrue de CO2 réduit les orifices par lesquels respirent les feuilles. Cela accroît l’évaporation et, par conséquent, augmente l’écoulement des eaux : lors de pluies, le risque d’inondations s’accroît. En revanche, les plantes disposent plus longtemps d’eau en périodes sèches. [...] Depuis leur nacelle, les scientifiques mesurent à l’aide d’un poromètre la taille des pores des feuilles. 4, record 7, French, - porom%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo (Investigación científica)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Producción vegetal
- Horticultura
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- porómetro
1, record 7, Spanish, por%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato para controlar el movimiento de los gases en su entrada y salida de las hojas. 2, record 7, Spanish, - por%C3%B3metro
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hygroscopic coefficient
1, record 8, English, hygroscopic%20coefficient
obsolete
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The weight percentage of water held by, or remaining in, the soil (i) after the soil has been air-dried, or (ii) after the soil has reached equilibrium with an unspecified environment of high relative humidity, usually near saturation, or with a specified relative humidity at a specified temperature. 2, record 8, English, - hygroscopic%20coefficient
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coefficient hygroscopique
1, record 8, French, coefficient%20hygroscopique
obsolete
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids, en pourcentage, d’eau retenue par le sol(i) après séchage à l'air, ou(ii) après équilibre dans un milieu non spécifié d’une humidité relative élevée, généralement près de la saturation, ou dans un milieu d’une humidité relative déterminée à une température déterminée. 2, record 8, French, - coefficient%20hygroscopique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente higroscópico
1, record 8, Spanish, coeficiente%20higrosc%C3%B3pico
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de agua que es capaz de almacenar un suelo a una tensión de 30 bars. 1, record 8, Spanish, - coeficiente%20higrosc%C3%B3pico
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-04-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- capillary pressure
1, record 9, English, capillary%20pressure
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difference of pressure across a curved air/water interface. 2, record 9, English, - capillary%20pressure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capillary water is at a pressure less than atmospheric, which creates capillary tension in the pore water and a counteracting effective stress known as capillary pressure. 3, record 9, English, - capillary%20pressure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capillary pressure ... is due to the tension of the interfacial surface, and its value depends on the curvature of that surface. 4, record 9, English, - capillary%20pressure
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tension capillaire
1, record 9, French, tension%20capillaire
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pression capillaire 2, record 9, French, pression%20capillaire
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre les pressions existant de part et d’autre de l’interface incurvée air/eau. 1, record 9, French, - tension%20capillaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forces capillaires. À l'interface entre deux phases, il existe une tension superficielle liée à la nature des deux substances en contact, qui traduit l'écart entre les forces d’attraction des molécules avec celles qui sont à l'intérieur de leur phase et celles qui sont à l'extérieur. L'eau est «mouillante» avec la plupart des solides c'est-à-dire que l'angle de raccordement de l'interface air-eau avec les solides est aigu. De part et d’autres de l'interface air-eau la pression est différente. L'écart, la pression capillaire, est d’autant plus élevé que le rayon de courbure est plus court. L'air est à la pression atmosphérique(phase continue). L'eau peut ainsi se retrouver à une pression négative(c'est la succion capillaire) : ceci explique l'existence d’un profil d’humidité au-dessus de la ligne de saturation d’un aquifère. 3, record 9, French, - tension%20capillaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Mecánica del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- presión capilar
1, record 9, Spanish, presi%C3%B3n%20capilar
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diferencia de presión entre ambas caras de una interfaz curva agua/aire. 2, record 9, Spanish, - presi%C3%B3n%20capilar
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-04-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- soil available moisture 1, record 10, English, soil%20available%20moisture
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- available soil moisture 1, record 10, English, available%20soil%20moisture
- available moisture 2, record 10, English, available%20moisture
- moisture 3, record 10, English, moisture
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion of water in a soil that can be absorbed by plant roots. 3, record 10, English, - soil%20available%20moisture
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under micro-irrigation, applications are scheduled to maintain soil available moisture at near maximum levels for optimum crop growth. ... Available soil moisture can be monitored. As soil dries, the force that plants must exert to extract water increases. This soil moisture tension is indicated (in centibars) by tensiometers or improved solid-state electrical resistance blocks. Low centibar values indicate a relatively high percentage of available water that plants can take up with relative ease. High values indicate relatively lower percentages and signal that soil moisture, while available, will be less easily made use of by plants. 1, record 10, English, - soil%20available%20moisture
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- humidité utile
1, record 10, French, humidit%C3%A9%20utile
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- humidité utile du sol 3, record 10, French, humidit%C3%A9%20utile%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les paramètres intervenant sur le climat hydrique du sol [...] à savoir pour chaque tranche de sol : la conductivité pour l'eau qui varie avec le potentiel matriciel [...] et la relation entre l'humidité et le potentiel matriciel ce qui permet de caractériser l'humidité à saturation, la capacité au champ, le point de flétrissement permanent, et la gamme d’humidité utile. Ces propriétés sont étroitement liées à la texture du sol. 5, record 10, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20utile
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En appliquant la formule de Gras pour le sol sableux de Boughrara, la valeur de la capacité de rétention (Hcr) est de 10,5 %. Quant au point de flétrissement permanent (Hpf), il est évalué à 2 %. Ainsi, l’humidité utile (H.U.) disponible pour l’olivier est de l’ordre de 8,5 % soit environ 85 litres d’eau par m³ de sol (humidité des 80 premiers centimètres du sol). 2, record 10, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20utile
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-01-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- saturation moisture
1, record 11, English, saturation%20moisture
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- soil saturation moisture 2, record 11, English, soil%20saturation%20moisture
proposal
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aim of this project was to survey water spreading effects on soil and plant characteristics. ... Measured factors of soil were texture, saturation moisture, acidity, electrical conductivity, organic matter, phosphorus, available potassium and total nitrogen. 1, record 11, English, - saturation%20moisture
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- humidité à saturation
1, record 11, French, humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les paramètres intervenant sur le climat hydrique du sol [...] à savoir pour chaque tranche de sol : la conductivité pour l'eau qui varie avec le potentiel matriciel [...] et la relation entre l'humidité et le potentiel matriciel ce qui permet de caractériser l'humidité à saturation, la capacité au champ, le point de flétrissement permanent, et la gamme d’humidité utile. Ces propriétés sont étroitement liées à la texture du sol. 2, record 11, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Humidité à saturation : Atteinte lorsque tous les espaces du sol sont occupés par l'eau. Cela correspond à une force de succion de 0 kPa. 3, record 11, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-01-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- saturation humidity
1, record 12, English, saturation%20humidity
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum amount of water air can hold at a given temperature. 3, record 12, English, - saturation%20humidity
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. Air at a given temperature can hold only a certain amount of moisture, and no more. This is called 'saturation humidity'. Humidity is measured as a percentage of this saturation humidity (100 per cent) and is referred to as 'relative humidity'. 4, record 12, English, - saturation%20humidity
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relative Humidity. The amount of water vapor in the air relative to that which it is capable of holding at a given temperature. 3, record 12, English, - saturation%20humidity
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- humidité à saturation
1, record 12, French, humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'atmosphère, l'humidité à saturation dépend de la température et de la pression. 2, record 12, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'humidité spécifique d’une masse d’air est mesurée par le rapport du poids de l'eau contenue sur le poids de l'air. L'humidité relative est le rapport du poids de l'eau contenue sur le poids de l'eau contenue en atmosphère saturée. L'humidité à saturation varie avec la température de l'air : au niveau du sol, elle est de 5 g d’eau par m³ d’air à 0 °C mais 30 g par m³ à 30 °C. 3, record 12, French, - humidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20saturation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-01-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- precipitation deficit
1, record 13, English, precipitation%20deficit
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The precipitation deficit is determined by comparing actual precipitation measurements to 30-year averages for specific weather stations operated by third parties such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2, record 13, English, - precipitation%20deficit
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For the month of January most NW [northwestern] Great Lakes cities had a precipitation deficit of .4 to 1.4 inches. 3, record 13, English, - precipitation%20deficit
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- déficit de précipitations
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sécheresse peut se référer au climat(déficit de précipitations par rapport à la valeur normale des précipitations durant la période considérée), au sol(déficit d’humidité par rapport à la capacité au champ), ou à la plante(déficit de saturation par rapport à la teneur en eau, à la turgescence ou turgescence relative). 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le déficit de précipitations dans les régions Nord-Est dépasse les 70%. La sécheresse qui sévit depuis 1989 s’accentue énormément [...] 3, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9ficit%20de%20pr%C3%A9cipitations
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-01-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Soil Science
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- saturation
1, record 14, English, saturation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Complete filling of soil pore space with water. 2, record 14, English, - saturation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ideal moisture level is reached when water occupies one half of the pore space in soil structure. Soil is saturated when all the pore space is filled with water. Saturated soil has no oxygen in its pore spaces. This dramatically reduces root growth because roots require oxygen for growth. If saturation continues for extended periods, roots will die. 3, record 14, English, - saturation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Science du sol
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- saturation
1, record 14, French, saturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d’un sol dont la totalité de l’espace poral est occupée par l’eau. 1, record 14, French, - saturation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ces conditions son humidité est maximale et égale à l'humidité à saturation. 1, record 14, French, - saturation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- saturación
1, record 14, Spanish, saturaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-11-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Soil Science
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- soil porosity
1, record 15, English, soil%20porosity
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the soil. 2, record 15, English, - soil%20porosity
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil porosity is a measure of the soil volume that holds air and water. It is normally expressed as a percentage (%). 3, record 15, English, - soil%20porosity
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Soil porosity [is] a measurement of the void areas between soil particles that may be filled with gas or liquid. 4, record 15, English, - soil%20porosity
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Science du sol
- Mécanique des sols
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- porosité du sol
1, record 15, French, porosit%C3%A9%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- porosité 2, record 15, French, porosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport du volume de l’espace interstitiel au volume apparent du sol. 2, record 15, French, - porosit%C3%A9%20du%20sol
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poids spécifique du sol dépend de sa porosité et du type de particules qui le compose. La porosité du sol est exprimée en pourcentage et représente le rapport entre le volume total des trous et le volume total de l’échantillon analysé. 3, record 15, French, - porosit%C3%A9%20du%20sol
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La porosité [...] dépend des masses spécifiques réelles [...] et apparentes [...] du sol [...] La porosité est égale à l'humidité volumique du sol à saturation. 2, record 15, French, - porosit%C3%A9%20du%20sol
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Ciencia del suelo
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- porosidad del suelo
1, record 15, Spanish, porosidad%20del%20suelo
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre el volumen de los espacios vacíos y el volumen total de la masa del suelo. 2, record 15, Spanish, - porosidad%20del%20suelo
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- green
1, record 16, English, green
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A loose term applied ... to wood of living trees, standing or freshly felled, or wood still containing most of the moisture present at the time of felling, i.e. still above fiber-saturation point. 1, record 16, English, - green
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- vert
1, record 16, French, vert
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- à l'état vert 2, record 16, French, %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20vert
correct
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie le bois des arbres vivants ou fraîchement abattus, ou [le] bois qui contient encore la plus grande partie de l'humidité qu'il avait au moment de son abattage, c'est-à-dire supérieure à celle correspondant au point de saturation des fibres. 1, record 16, French, - vert
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- verde
1, record 16, Spanish, verde
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Treatment of Wood
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- alternating-pressure process
1, record 17, English, alternating%2Dpressure%20process
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- OPP 1, record 17, English, OPP
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- alternating pressure method 2, record 17, English, alternating%20pressure%20method
correct
- alternating pressure process 2, record 17, English, alternating%20pressure%20process
correct
- oscillating-pressure process 1, record 17, English, oscillating%2Dpressure%20process
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of applying rapidly alternating pressure and vacuum ... originally designed to impregnate refractory timber; generally applied at moisture contents above fiber-saturation point ... 1, record 17, English, - alternating%2Dpressure%20process
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The alternating-pressure method, developed from this process in New Zealand, uses no vacuum, only alternations of high pressure with atmospheric pressure. 1, record 17, English, - alternating%2Dpressure%20process
Record 17, Key term(s)
- oscillating-pressure method
- oscillating pressure process
- oscillating pressure method
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bois
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- procédé par pression oscillante
1, record 17, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20par%20pression%20oscillante
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- procédé par pression et vides répétés 2, record 17, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20par%20pression%20et%20vides%20r%C3%A9p%C3%A9t%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé d’imprégnation mettant en jeu l'alternance rapide de la pression et du vide; initialement conçu pour imprégner des bois particulièrement réfractaires, le procédé est généralement appliqué à des bois dont l'humidité est supérieure au point de saturation des fibres. 2, record 17, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20par%20pression%20oscillante
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la madera
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- tratamiento por presiones oscilantes
1, record 17, Spanish, tratamiento%20por%20presiones%20oscilantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-12-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Thermodynamics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- saturation
1, record 18, English, saturation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The condition for coexistence in stable equilibrium of a vapor and liquid or a vapor and solid phase of the same substance. 1, record 18, English, - saturation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As an example, steam over the water from which it is being generated. 1, record 18, English, - saturation
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Thermodynamique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- saturation
1, record 18, French, saturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de ce qui est saturé. 1, record 18, French, - saturation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'air dont la vapeur d’eau atteint sa tension maximale(c'est-à-dire quand sa pression partielle ne peut plus augmenter) se trouve au point de saturation. À ce moment, la teneur en vapeur d’eau ou humidité absolue de l'air [...] atteint sa valeur maximale : l'air est dit alors saturé(il atteint son point de rosée). 1, record 18, French, - saturation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- swelling
1, record 19, English, swelling
correct, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Increase in size of sawn timber due to the increase of its moisture content. [definition standardized by ISO] 2, record 19, English, - swelling
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
swelling: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 19, English, - swelling
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- gonflement
1, record 19, French, gonflement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation dimensionnelle du bois résultant de l'accroissement de son humidité jusqu'au point de saturation des fibres. 2, record 19, French, - gonflement
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gonflement : terme normalisé par l’ISO et retenu par le Comité technique de la terminologie française du bois de l’Association canadienne de normalisation. 3, record 19, French, - gonflement
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- composting chamber
1, record 20, English, composting%20chamber
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Sun-Mar" three chamber system... The composting chamber. "Sun-Mar" engineers found that the ideal conditions for fast, odorless composting could only be provided in a rotating drum, (we call it the Bio-drum). The Bio-drum is uniquely able to keep the compost completely oxygenated, mixed, moist and warm, and so provide perfect conditions for fast, aerobic (and therefore odorless) composting. Waste enters the composting drum through an entry port located in the top of the Bio-drum. By turning the handle on the front of the unit, the drum rotates, and the compost tumbles, (assisted by a mixing baffle) thereby thoroughly and completely oxygenating and mixing every part of the compost. The Bio-drum is fitted with a door which closes automatically to keep the waste inside as the drum rotates. After turning, a lock automatically maintains the Bio-drum in a top dead centre position ready to receive new material. To ensure that the compost cannot get saturated, a screen at the rear of the drum filters any excess liquid directly into the evaporating chamber. At the same time, by protecting the compost from direct heat, the Bio-drum keeps the compost uniformly moist. Lastly, the Bio-drum has the volume to hold the necessary mass of material to retain the natural heat developed in the core of the compost. Insulation on the outside of the drum prevents heat loss. The warm, moist, oxygen rich conditions in the Bio-drum allow the microbes to quickly break down the waste into its essential minerals. When the drum gets 2/3 full, some compost is extracted into the finishing drawer. This is done simply by pulling the drum lock, and rotating the drum backwards. Now, the drum door remains open, and compost falls into the second chamber; -the compost finishing drawer. 1, record 20, English, - composting%20chamber
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- compartiment à compostage
1, record 20, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à trois compartiments «Sun-Mar». [...] Le compartiment à compostage. Les ingénieurs «Sun-Mar» ont découvert que les conditions idéales d’une décomposition rapide et inodore ne peuvent être assurées que dans un tambour rotatif(que nous appelons tambour «Bio-drum»), dans lequel il est possible d’oxygéner et de mélanger le compost complètement et de le maintenir humide et chaud. Les déchets entrent dans la partie supérieure du Bio-drum. En tournant la manivelle du tambour, située sur le devant du cabinet, le compost culbute(action favorisée par la plaque de mélange). Ce culbutage permet l'oxygénation et le mélange complet de la matière à composter. Le tambour est muni d’une porte qui se ferme automatiquement pour retenir les déchets pendant la rotation du tambour. Par la suite, un verrou maintient automatiquement le tambour Bio-drum en position pour accepter d’autres déchets. Pour éviter la saturation du compost, une grille est située à l'arrière du tambour qui filtre et dirige vers l'aire d’évaporation tout liquide excédentaire. En protégeant le compost contre la chaleur directe, le Bio-drum maintient également un degré uniforme d’humidité. En dernier lieu, le Bio-drum peut contenir la masse nécessaire à conserver la chaleur naturelle développée au centre du compost. L'isolation à l'extérieur du tambour évite la perte de chaleur vers l'extérieur. Quand celui-ci est rempli aux 2/3, on transfère une partie du compost dans le tiroir de finition. À cette fin, il suffit de tirer le verrou du tambour et de tourner celui-ci dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre. Maintenant, la porte du tambour reste ouverte et le compost tombe dans le tiroir de finition. 1, record 20, French, - compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1989-10-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- saturation curve 1, record 21, English, saturation%20curve
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- dew line 2, record 21, English, dew%20line
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- courbe de saturation
1, record 21, French, courbe%20de%20saturation
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe indiquant pour une masse donnée de fluide, dans un diagramme (p,V) les extrémités des paliers de liquéfaction tracés pour diverses températures. 2, record 21, French, - courbe%20de%20saturation
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On sait que la température à laquelle apparaissent les premières traces de condensation d’un mélange d’air sec et de vapeur d’eau que l'on refroidit en faisant attention à ce qu'il n’ y ait pas de retard à la condensation, est le point de rosée de cet air. Il se trouve à l'intersection de la droite à teneur en eau constante passant par le point figuratif de l'air, et la courbe correspondant à une humidité relative de 100 % appelée courbe de saturation. 3, record 21, French, - courbe%20de%20saturation
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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