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FUMEE MER [5 records]

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Record 1 2020-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Climate Change
DEF

A measure of the degree to which atmospheric aerosols absorb or scatter sunlight anywhere from the top of the atmosphere to the ground.

CONT

Natural aerosols (mineral dust and sea salt) dominate the aerosol mass concentration, while anthropogenic aerosols (water soluble aerosols and black carbon) dominate the aerosol optical depth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Changements climatiques
DEF

Mesure du degré de la présence d’aérosols dans l’atmosphère qui absorbent ou diffusent la lumière du soleil, depuis le sol jusqu’à la couche supérieure de l’atmosphère.

OBS

Ces particules solides ou liquides minuscules peuvent provenir de sources naturelles ou anthropiques y compris la poussière, le sel de mer, la fumée ou les polluants.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Evaporation (steam) fog produced above a surface of open water within Arctic ice when the air is stable and relatively cold.

CONT

Arctic sea smoke [is] a type of advection fog that forms primarily over water when cold air passes across warmer waters.

OBS

Steam fog is commonly observed over lakes and streams on cold autumn mornings as well as in polar regions.

OBS

sea smoke: Evaporation fog produced above a surface of open water when the air is stable and relatively cold (for example, air which has moved over stretches of ice).

OBS

According to some authors "arctic sea smoke" is also called "evaporation fog", "frost smoke", "steam fog", "sea fog". In fact, "arctic sea smoke" is a type of "evaporation fog" or "frost smoke" or "steam fog" or "sea smoke". When "sea smoke" is specifically applied to steam fog rising from small areas of open water within sea ice in the Arctic region, it is called an "arctic sea smoke".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Brouillard d’évaporation [se formant au-dessus des régions arctiques et] dans lequel la masse d’air s’est fortement refroidie et stabilisée, par exemple sur des étendues de glaces, avant de surmonter la mer.

OBS

Selon les sources, «fumée de mer arctique» se nomme aussi «brouillard d’évaporation». En fait, c'est un type de «brouillard d’évaporation».

OBS

fumée de mer : Brouillard d’évaporation qui se forme sur une surface d’eau libre dans de l'air stable et relativement froid(p. ex. air ayant circulé sur des étendues de glace).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
OBS

mar humeante: Niebla de evaporación que se forma sobre una superficie de agua libre en el aire estable y relativamente frío (por ejemplo, aire que ha circulado sobre extensiones de hielo).

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Record 3 2004-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

... steam fog rising from small areas of open water within sea ice in the ... Antarctic region.

OBS

When "sea smoke" is specifically applied to "steam fog" occurring over the Antarctic region, it is called an "antarctic sea smoke".

OBS

sea smoke: Evaporation fog produced above a surface of open water when the air is stable and relatively cold (for example, air which has moved over stretches of ice).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Brouillard d’évaporation [se formant au-dessus des régions antarctiques et] dans lequel la masse d’air s’est fortement refroidie et stabilisée, par exemple sur des étendues de glaces, avant de surmonter la mer.

OBS

fumée de mer : Brouillard d’évaporation qui se forme sur une surface d’eau libre dans de l'air stable et relativement froid(p. ex. air ayant circulé sur des étendues de glace).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
OBS

mar humeante: Niebla de evaporación que se forma sobre una superficie de agua libre en el aire estable y relativamente frío (por ejemplo, aire que ha circulado sobre extensiones de hielo).

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Record 4 1996-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
OBS

This essential oil is extracted from the gum resin obtained by making an incision in a tree which grows in Arabia and south-east Africa. The essential oil is yellowish in colour and has a balsamic aroma. Its perfume becomes slightly lemony when mixed with myrrh and aromatic spices .... It is a good nerve tonic, antiseptic, and pectoral (good for the chest).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parfumerie
DEF

[Huile essentielle extraite de la gomme d’un arbre de la famille des] Térébenthinacées ou Burséracées originaires du pourtour de la mer Rouge(Somalie, Arabie), et utilisée depuis la plus haute Antiquité dans les cérémonies religieuses pour sa fumée odoriférante. [Ses propriétés sont] tonifiante et énergisante, anti-infectieuse des voies respiratoires, anti-inflammatoire, antidouleur et cicatrisante.

Spanish

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Record 5 1992-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Same as steam fog, but often specifically applied to steam fog rising from small areas of open water within sea ice in the Arctic or Antarctic region.

OBS

steam fog [is] also called sea smoke when it occurs over the ocean. An example is Arctic Sea Smoke.

OBS

[In a general sense,] sea smoke [is an] evaporation fog produced above a surface of open water when the air is stable and relatively cold (for example, air which has moved over stretches of ice).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Brouillard d’évaporation qui se forme sur une surface d’eau libre dans de l’air stable et relativement froid (p. ex. air ayant circulé sur des étendues de glace).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Niebla de evaporación que se forma sobre una superficie de agua libre en el aire estable y relativamente frío (por ejemplo, aire que ha circulado sobre extensiones de hielo).

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