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DREIKANTER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dreikanter
1, record 1, English, dreikanter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dreikanter is a wind-carved stone, generally with three sides, a flat base, two faces under the sharp crest, rounded edges and a matt surface. Dreikanters are found on the surface of deserts or in geological layers formed under arid climatic conditions with high saltating sandladen winds. 2, record 1, English, - dreikanter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A term loosely applied ... for a wind-worn pebble having more than three edges. 3, record 1, English, - dreikanter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dreikanter
1, record 1, French, dreikanter
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dreikanter est un caillou façonné en forme de pyramide, généralement à trois faces avec une base plate, des arêtes adoucies et une surface dépolie, que l'on rencontre à la surface des déserts, ou dans des couches géologiques mises en place sous un climat de type aride avec des vents forts chargés de sable en saltation. 2, record 1, French, - dreikanter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Doux au toucher. 3, record 1, French, - dreikanter
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dreikanter
1, record 1, Spanish, dreikanter
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canto poliédrico, cuyas caras o facetas han sido labradas por el viento cargado de partículas sólidas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dreikanter
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