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TAUX INFILTRATION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
1, record 1, English, Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- primary macroglobulinemia 1, record 1, English, primary%20macroglobulinemia
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Macroglobulinemia is the result of an uncontrolled proliferation of lymphocytes and plasma cells in which a large IgM M-protein is produced. The cause is unknown ... 1, record 1, English, - Waldenstr%C3%B6m%27s%20macroglobulinemia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- macroglobulinémie de Waldenström
1, record 1, French, macroglobulin%C3%A9mie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MGW 1, record 1, French, MGW
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hémopathie lymphoïde B caractérisée par la présence d’une immunoglobuline M monoclonale(macroglobuline) à un taux supérieur à 5g/litre de sang associée à une infiltration lymphoplasmocytaire de la moelle osseuse et éventuellement d’autres organes. 1, record 1, French, - macroglobulin%C3%A9mie%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maladie de Waldenström
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- macroglobulinemia de Waldenström
1, record 1, Spanish, macroglobulinemia%20de%20Waldenstr%C3%B6m
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Pollutants
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surface runoff
1, record 2, English, surface%20runoff
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- surface run-off 2, record 2, English, surface%20run%2Doff
correct
- runoff 3, record 2, English, runoff
correct
- run-off 4, record 2, English, run%2Doff
correct
- runoff water 5, record 2, English, runoff%20water
correct
- overland flow 6, record 2, English, overland%20flow
correct
- overland runoff 7, record 2, English, overland%20runoff
correct
- overland run-off 8, record 2, English, overland%20run%2Doff
correct
- surface-water runoff 9, record 2, English, surface%2Dwater%20runoff
correct
- surface water run-off 10, record 2, English, surface%20water%20run%2Doff
correct
- surface flow 11, record 2, English, surface%20flow
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water from rain, snow melt, or irrigation that flows over the ground surface and returns to streams. 12, record 2, English, - surface%20runoff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Runoff volume is affected by rainfall, geological, and topological factors. Runoff causes soil erosion. It can also pick up and transport contaminants from one area and deposit them at a new location. Runoff can carry contaminated water into low rising, unprotected well openings. 13, record 2, English, - surface%20runoff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Runoff] can collect pollutants from air or land and carry them to the receiving waters. 12, record 2, English, - surface%20runoff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "direct runoff." 14, record 2, English, - surface%20runoff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
runoff: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 14, record 2, English, - surface%20runoff
Record 2, Key term(s)
- run off water
- run-off water
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Agents de pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écoulement de surface
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- eau de ruissellement 2, record 2, French, eau%20de%20ruissellement
correct, feminine noun
- ruissellement 3, record 2, French, ruissellement
correct, masculine noun
- ruissellement superficiel 4, record 2, French, ruissellement%20superficiel
correct, masculine noun
- ruissellement en surface 5, record 2, French, ruissellement%20en%20surface
correct, masculine noun
- ruissellement de surface 6, record 2, French, ruissellement%20de%20surface
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie des précipitations qui s’écoule à la surface du sol. 7, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ruissellement apparaît quand l'intensité des apports du sol par précipitations ou irrigation dépasse le taux d’infiltration possible. 8, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ruissellement» peut aussi désigner le mécanisme par lequel l’eau s’écoule. 9, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eau de ruissellement : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (eaux de ruissellement). 9, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
eau de ruissellement; ruissellement en surface : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 10, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20surface
Record 2, Key term(s)
- eaux de ruissellement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua pluvial
1, record 2, Spanish, agua%20pluvial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- agua de escurrimiento 1, record 2, Spanish, agua%20de%20escurrimiento
correct, feminine noun
- escorrentía superficial 2, record 2, Spanish, escorrent%C3%ADa%20superficial
feminine noun
- escurrimiento superficial 3, record 2, Spanish, escurrimiento%20superficial
masculine noun
- flujo superficial 4, record 2, Spanish, flujo%20superficial
masculine noun
- escurrimiento 5, record 2, Spanish, escurrimiento
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua formada por todo el escurrimiento superficial de las lluvias, que fluye desde los techos, pavimentos y otras superficies naturales del terreno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - agua%20pluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las aguas pluviales provenientes de zonas cubiertas, tienen importancia especial en lo que respecta al volumen de aguas negras que van a tratarse. 1, record 2, Spanish, - agua%20pluvial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Speleology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- infiltration rate
1, record 3, English, infiltration%20rate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- soil infiltration rate 2, record 3, English, soil%20infiltration%20rate
correct
- infiltration capacity 3, record 3, English, infiltration%20capacity
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum rate at which soil under specified conditions can absorb rain or shallow impounded water ... 4, record 3, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... the maximum rate at which water can enter the soil under specified conditions, including the presence of excess water. 5, record 3, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] expressed in quantity of water absorbed by the soil per unit of time, e.g. mm/hour. [It] can be readily measured using a can with the bottom cut out, pressed into the soil surface, a litre of water added, and the rate of water entry timed. 4, record 3, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infiltration decreases as the rain continues, because some of the soil particles swell and block the pores; also, some of the pores fill with capillary water. Infiltration tends to increase with porosity. 6, record 3, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
infiltration rate ... was formerly called infiltration capacity. 5, record 3, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Spéléologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- taux maximal d'infiltration
1, record 3, French, taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- taux maximal d'infiltration d'eau dans le sol 2, record 3, French, taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration%20d%27eau%20dans%20le%20sol
correct, masculine noun
- taux d'infiltration 3, record 3, French, taux%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
- capacité d'infiltration 4, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27infiltration
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux maximal auquel un sol, dans certaines conditions, à un instant donné, peut absorber l’eau. 2, record 3, French, - taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux d’infiltration, taux maximal d’infiltration [...] Anciennement capacité d’infiltration. 1, record 3, French, - taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Espeleología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa de infiltración
1, record 3, Spanish, tasa%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- velocidad de infiltración 1, record 3, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- capacidad de infiltración 2, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tasa máxima por unidad de superficie a la que el agua puede ser absorbida por el suelo en determinadas condiciones. 2, record 3, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- infiltration index
1, record 4, English, infiltration%20index
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The average rainfall intensity over and above which the mass of rainfall (the supra-rain) equals the mass runoff. 2, record 4, English, - infiltration%20index
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indice d'infiltration
1, record 4, French, indice%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux moyen d’infiltration déduit d’un hyétogramme de telle manière que le volume de pluie correspondant à la partie du hyétogramme située au dessus de l'ordonnée correspondant à ce taux soit égal au volume ruisselé. 2, record 4, French, - indice%20d%27infiltration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de infiltración
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Velocidad media de infiltración, deducida de un hietograma de tal modo que el exceso de precipitación sobre esta velocidad sea igual al volumen de escorrentía. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%ADndice%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Air Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bulk rates inclusive tours 1, record 5, English, bulk%20rates%20inclusive%20tours
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport aérien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- taux de groupage pour voyages à forfait
1, record 5, French, taux%20de%20groupage%20pour%20voyages%20%C3%A0%20forfait
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'introduction des Bulk Rates Inclusive Tours, littéralement "taux de groupage pour voyages à forfait" est la première riposte de l'I. A. T. A. à l'infiltration des irréguliers. 1, record 5, French, - taux%20de%20groupage%20pour%20voyages%20%C3%A0%20forfait
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AVCO 70 p. 60. 1, record 5, French, - taux%20de%20groupage%20pour%20voyages%20%C3%A0%20forfait
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1977-03-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- faîve method
1, record 6, English, fa%C3%AEve%20method
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the index methods under consideration, the faîve method is the most detailed and rational. The factor faîve is defined as "the average infiltration rate during a period of generally continuous supply for infiltration". 1, record 6, English, - fa%C3%AEve%20method
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- méthode faîve 1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thode%20fa%C3%AEve
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- méthode de l'intensité moyenne d'infiltration 1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20l%27intensit%C3%A9%20moyenne%20d%27infiltration
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parmi les méthodes d’indices considérées, la méthode la plus détaillée et la plus rationnelle est celle de l'intensité moyenne d’infiltration, faîve. Le facteur faîve se définit comme étant "le taux moyen d’infiltration durant une période d’alimentation à peu près continue en eau d’infiltration. " 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20fa%C3%AEve
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1977-03-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- W index
1, record 7, English, W%20index
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The W index is the average infiltration rate during the time when rainfall intensity exceeds the infiltration rate. 1, record 7, English, - W%20index
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indice W 1, record 7, French, indice%20W
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'indice W représente le taux d’infiltration moyen durant la période de temps où l'intensité de la pluie est supérieure au taux d’infiltration. 1, record 7, French, - indice%20W
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1977-02-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Holtman infiltration equation 1, record 8, English, Holtman%20infiltration%20equation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Holtman: Holtman (1961) has reported a similar approach to define the infiltration rate of a soil as a function of the exhaustion of soil moisture storage (...) 2, record 8, English, - Holtman%20infiltration%20equation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- équation d'infiltration de Holtman 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9quation%20d%27infiltration%20de%20Holtman
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Holtman : Holtman(1961) a proposé une approche semblable pour définir le taux d’infiltration d’un sol qui, selon lui, est une fonction de l'épuisement de l'emmagasinement d’humidité dans le sol.(...) 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9quation%20d%27infiltration%20de%20Holtman
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1977-02-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flooding type infiltrometer
1, record 9, English, flooding%20type%20infiltrometer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The flooding type infiltrometers normally consist of tubes or concentric rings which are driven into the ground to depths of 15-21 in. These tubes are usually about 9 in. in diameter and 18-24 in. in length. Water is applied to the tube from graduated burettes and maintained at a constant head (...) over the soil surface. Readings of the water level in the burettes taken at successive time intervals permit direct determination of infiltration volumes and rates. 1, record 9, English, - flooding%20type%20infiltrometer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- infiltromètre à submersion 1, record 9, French, infiltrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20submersion
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les infiltromètres [à submersion] sont habituellement constituées de tubes ou cylindres concentriques qu'on enfonce dans le sol à des profondeurs de 15 à 21 pouces. En général, ces tubes ont environ 9 pouces de diamètre et 18 à 24 pouces de longueur. Des burettes graduées, qui maintiennent le niveau d’eau constant(...) au-dessus de la surface du sol, servent à alimenter les tubes en eau. Des lectures du niveau d’eau à des intervalles successifs permettent de déterminer directement les volumes et les taux d’infiltration. 1, record 9, French, - infiltrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20submersion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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