TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
EPUISEMENT SOLS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Soil Conservation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soil conservationist
1, record 1, English, soil%20conservationist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil conservationists help farmers and other land managers make the best use of the land without causing harm. They identify and work to minimize threats to soil health, for example, wind erosion, storm runoff, and nutrient depletion. 1, record 1, English, - soil%20conservationist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Conservation des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste de la conservation des sols
1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20la%20conservation%20des%20sols
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spécialistes de la conservation des sols aident les agriculteurs et les autres gestionnaires des terres à tirer le meilleur parti des terres sans nuire au sol. Ils détectent les menaces à la santé des sols, telles que l'érosion éolienne, les écoulements d’averse et l'épuisement des éléments nutritifs, et trouvent des solutions pour les réduire au minimum. 1, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20la%20conservation%20des%20sols
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- riparian habitat
1, record 2, English, riparian%20habitat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- riparian environment 2, record 2, English, riparian%20environment
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... one on or near lake shores or river and stream banks. 3, record 2, English, - riparian%20habitat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The impacts of domesticated cattle, horses, sheep, and other species upon the ecological health of riparian habitats and those of streams, rivers, and lakes is often severe, due mainly to continuing eutrophication of waters, erosion, siltation, and the depletion and degradation of soils. 4, record 2, English, - riparian%20habitat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- habitat riverain
1, record 2, French, habitat%20riverain
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- milieu riverain 2, record 2, French, milieu%20riverain
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'impact des bovins, chevaux, moutons et autres animaux domestiques sur la santé écologique des milieux riverains et des fleuves, rivières, ruisseaux et lacs est souvent grave, principalement à cause de l'eutrophisation des eaux, l'érosion, l'envasement ainsi que l'épuisement et la dégradation des sols. 3, record 2, French, - habitat%20riverain
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Tillage Operations (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overtillage
1, record 3, English, overtillage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gradual negative trend in agricultural regions has been multiplication of pests, exhaustion of soils, increased application of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, overtillage of the soil and compaction. 1, record 3, English, - overtillage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Travaux du sol (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- labour excessif
1, record 3, French, labour%20excessif
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les régions agricoles ont subi une multiplication graduelle des ennemis des cultures, l'épuisement des sols, un recours de plus en plus massif aux pesticides et aux engrais chimiques, des labours excessifs et le tassement du sol. 1, record 3, French, - labour%20excessif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- exhaustion of the soils 1, record 4, English, exhaustion%20of%20the%20soils
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épuisement des sols
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9puisement%20des%20sols
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la réserve en substances nutritives, par suite du prélèvement fait par les cultures. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9puisement%20des%20sols
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- soil nutrient depletion
1, record 5, English, soil%20nutrient%20depletion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épuisement des éléments nutritifs des sols
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9puisement%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20nutritifs%20des%20sols
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- soil cation depletion
1, record 6, English, soil%20cation%20depletion
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- épuisement des cations des sols
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9puisement%20des%20cations%20des%20sols
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, 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:


