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METEORISATION [34 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spheroidal weathering
1, record 1, English, spheroidal%20weathering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- concentric weathering 2, record 1, English, concentric%20weathering
correct
- spherical weathering 2, record 1, English, spherical%20weathering
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] chemical weathering in which concentric or spherical shells of decayed rock are successively separated from a block of rock. 2, record 1, English, - spheroidal%20weathering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This type of alteration] commonly results in the formation of a rounded boulder of decomposition. 2, record 1, English, - spheroidal%20weathering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- désagrégation sphéroïdale
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation%20sph%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdale
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- désagrégation en boules 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation%20en%20boules
feminine noun
- altération en boules 1, record 1, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20en%20boules
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désagrégation en feuillets concentriques qui atteint surtout les roches cohérentes à diaclases moyennement espacées : roches plutoniques grenues (granite, diorite), roches volcaniques (basalte) ou même grès. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation%20sph%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette météorisation essentiellement subsuperficielle se réalise à faible profondeur dans une arène humide en respectant les cœurs rocheux. Une désagrégation granulaire à l'air libre peut, après déchaussement, parfaire l'aspect arrondi. Elle est également capable de réduire les angles de blocs anguleux pour aboutir à des boules(phénomène de convergence). 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation%20sph%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superimposed ice
1, record 2, English, superimposed%20ice
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ice formed by the freezing of melted snow after deposition. 1, record 2, English, - superimposed%20ice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- glace surimposée
1, record 2, French, glace%20surimpos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glace superposée 2, record 2, French, glace%20superpos%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] glace d’infiltration qui se forme en couche épaisse à la base du névé, au contact avec la vieille glace imperméable du glacier. 1, record 2, French, - glace%20surimpos%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette glace, par météorisation à l'air, se crible de trous verticaux, devient blanchâtre et poreuse, très différente de la vieille glace de glacier. 1, record 2, French, - glace%20surimpos%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deep weathering process
1, record 3, English, deep%20weathering%20process
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- deep weathering 2, record 3, English, deep%20weathering
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Banks et al. (1992a, 1994) considered both a deep weathering process and hydrothermal alteration to explain the observed clay alteration, but favoured hydrothermal fluids originating from the Permian Oslo Rift and its associated volcanism as the alteration agent. 2, record 3, English, - deep%20weathering%20process
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Deep chemical weathering. 3, record 3, English, - deep%20weathering%20process
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- météorisation en profondeur
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- profonde météorisation 1, record 3, French, profonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Météorisation chimique profonde. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20profondeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 4, English, weathering
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- demorphism 2, record 4, English, demorphism
obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The destructive processes by which rocks are changed on exposure to atmospheric agents at or near the earth's surface, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material ... 3, record 4, English, - weathering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weathering is the initial stage in the process of denudation. An essential feature of the process is that it affects rocks in situ; no transportation is involved. This is the factor which distinguishes it clearly from erosion. There are two main types of weathering: (1) Mechanical. ... (2) Chemical ... 4, record 4, English, - weathering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- météorisation
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique 2, record 4, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
- altération atmosphérique 3, record 4, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- altération climatique 4, record 4, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20climatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modifications d’ordre mécanique, physico-chimique ou biochimique, que subissent les roches au contact avec les agents atmosphériques. 5, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Processus d’altération atmosphérique. [...] Les effets des agents atmosphériques sur les divers minéraux dépendent de la stabilité de ces derniers [...] et de la vitesse à laquelle les minéraux instables sont remplacés par des matériaux stables [...] 6, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme «altération» est [souvent] utilisé dans le sens d’altération météorique («weathering» des Anglo-Saxons) [...] 4, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La gélifraction, la dissolution ou l'hydrolyse sont des formes de météorisation. 5, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 4, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puesta en contacto del suelo con la superficie, de modo que se vea sometido a la acción climática y al aire. 1, record 4, Spanish, - meteorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nivo-karst 1, record 5, English, nivo%2Dkarst
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nivo-karst
1, record 5, French, nivo%2Dkarst
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Départ de matières dû à la météorisation chimique de la neige. 1, record 5, French, - nivo%2Dkarst
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Speleology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- karstic
1, record 6, English, karstic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the presence of karstic features at Niobec led ... to suggest that columbite replacement of pyrochlore may have been a supergene phenomenon. 1, record 6, English, - karstic
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
karstic: Adjective of "karst." 2, record 6, English, - karstic
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
karst: An irregular limestone region with sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns. 3, record 6, English, - karstic
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Karstic topography, weathering. 1, record 6, English, - karstic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Spéléologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- karstique
1, record 6, French, karstique
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie le relief, la morphologie et d’une façon générale tous les phénomènes particuliers au karst, à la karstification [...] 2, record 6, French, - karstique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la présence d’éléments karstiques au gisement de Niobec a amené [...] à attribuer le remplacement du pyrochlore par la columbite à un phénomène supergène. 3, record 6, French, - karstique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le même terme s’applique aux eaux caractérisées par une forte dureté et par un plancton particulier qui leur donne une coloration d’un vert bleuté typique. 2, record 6, French, - karstique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Météorisation, pays calcaire, topographie karstique. 4, record 6, French, - karstique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- karstic weathering
1, record 7, English, karstic%20weathering
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- karst weathering 2, record 7, English, karst%20weathering
correct
- karstification by meteoric waters 3, record 7, English, karstification%20by%20meteoric%20waters
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Temala Limestone is a porous rock prone to solution by weakly acidic water such as groundwater and rainfall. These waters circulate trough cracks and pores within the limestone aiding the carbonic acids in these waters to remove the calcium carbonate from the limestone by solution. This process is known as karst weathering. 4, record 7, English, - karstic%20weathering
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The limestone in the region has been impacted by karstic weathering processes. The rate of precipitation had a direct impact on corroding developments. 5, record 7, English, - karstic%20weathering
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- météorisation karstique
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20karstique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- karstification par les eaux météoriques 2, record 7, French, karstification%20par%20les%20eaux%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oriques
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hydration weathering
1, record 8, English, hydration%20weathering
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydration weathering is when water is absorbed by the minerals in rocks causing a chemical change. 2, record 8, English, - hydration%20weathering
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydration weathering: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 8, English, - hydration%20weathering
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- météorisation hydrique
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- météorisation par hydratation 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20par%20hydratation
correct, feminine noun
- altération par hydratation 3, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20par%20hydratation
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines argiles ont des propriétés gonflantes, déjà mentionnées comme facteur de météorisation par hydratation. 2, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La météorisation est l'altération des roches par exposition aux agents atmosphériques [...] 4, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altération par hydratation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-05-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Petrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- alterite
1, record 9, English, alterite
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term for altered, unrecognizable grains of heavy minerals. 2, record 9, English, - alterite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... generally synonymous with saprolite. However, for some authors, "alterite" refers less specifically to residual weathered material and "isalterite" refers to saprolite. 3, record 9, English, - alterite
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Pétrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- altérite
1, record 9, French, alt%C3%A9rite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit plus ou moins friable de l’altération d’une roche en place. 2, record 9, French, - alt%C3%A9rite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altérite est le manteau de débris résultant de la fragmentation et de l'altération des roches sous-jacentes. Exemples : un éboulis, un sable argileux provenant directement de la météorisation d’un granit. 3, record 9, French, - alt%C3%A9rite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
altérite: terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 9, French, - alt%C3%A9rite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Petrografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- alterita
1, record 9, Spanish, alterita
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia pulverulenta o arenosa, que resulta de la alteración de una roca [...] 2, record 9, Spanish, - alterita
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Son alteritas: la bauxita, las arcillas lateríticas y la arena de ciertas rocas cristalinas. 2, record 9, Spanish, - alterita
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dark-weathering
1, record 10, English, dark%2Dweathering
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- dark weathering 2, record 10, English, dark%20weathering
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dark-weathering, highly chloritized, quartz-poor hypabyssal and volcanic rocks. 3, record 10, English, - dark%2Dweathering
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dark-weathering: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 10, English, - dark%2Dweathering
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- à couleur d’altération foncée 1, record 10, French, %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- à couleur de météorisation foncée 2, record 10, French, %C3%A0%20couleur%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les roches à la surface de la Terre s’altèrent et se désagrègent lentement. Les conditions météorologiques érodent les roches. Ce phénomène s’appelle la météorisation. Les roches sont érodées par des agents physiques et chimiques. 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
à couleur d’altération foncée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Petrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- outcrop
1, record 11, English, outcrop
correct, see observation, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- crop out 2, record 11, English, crop%20out
correct, verb phrase
- be exposed 3, record 11, English, be%20exposed
correct, verb phrase
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To appear exposed and visible at the Earth's surface. 4, record 11, English, - outcrop
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Queen City sand outcrops just north of the highway. 5, record 11, English, - outcrop
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... these rocks are highly susceptible to alteration and weathering, and either do not outcrop ... or form poor outcrops in low or swampy ground. 3, record 11, English, - outcrop
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The deposits ... were exposed prior to the deposition of the ... continental siliciclastic sediments ... 3, record 11, English, - outcrop
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outcrop: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 11, English, - outcrop
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Pétrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- affleurer
1, record 11, French, affleurer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En parlant d’une formation géologique, d’un gisement, apparaître en surface. 2, record 11, French, - affleurer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces roches [métamorphiques] affleurent sur d’immenses surfaces dans les boucliers canadiens et fenno-scandiens. 3, record 11, French, - affleurer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] ces roches sont très sensibles à l'altération et à la météorisation et par voie de conséquence n’ affleurent généralement pas [...] ou, quand elles affleurent, les affleurements sont peu évidents dans des terrains bas ou marécageux. 4, record 11, French, - affleurer
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les gisements [...] affleuraient avant le dépôt des sédiments silicoclastiques continentaux [...] 4, record 11, French, - affleurer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-05-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- weathering process
1, record 12, English, weathering%20process
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- processus de météorisation
1, record 12, French, processus%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- processus d’altération météorique 2, record 12, French, processus%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- weathering profile
1, record 13, English, weathering%20profile
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Succession of layers in unconsolidated surface material produced by prolonged weathering. 2, record 13, English, - weathering%20profile
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since manganese is more mobile than iron the problem arises as to why manganese is retained in the weathering profile. 3, record 13, English, - weathering%20profile
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where well developed [this succession] consists of surface soil, chemically decomposed layer, oxidized but unleached layer, and unaltered material. 2, record 13, English, - weathering%20profile
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- profil de météorisation
1, record 13, French, profil%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-08-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- clastogene process
1, record 14, English, clastogene%20process
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The model ... is based on a clastogene process whereby discrete gold grains are released by weathering processes and subsequently concentrated in a stream environment. 1, record 14, English, - clastogene%20process
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- processus clastogène
1, record 14, French, processus%20clastog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle [...] est basé sur un processus clastogène par lequel des grains d’or sont détachés par météorisation des roches encaissantes et concentrés dans un milieu fluvial. 1, record 14, French, - processus%20clastog%C3%A8ne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- chemical weathering
1, record 15, English, chemical%20weathering
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of weathering by which chemical reactions (hydrolysis, hydration, oxidation, carbonation, ion exchange, and solution) transform rocks and minerals into new chemical combinations that are stable under conditions prevailing at or near the Earth's surface ... 2, record 15, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical and chemical weathering are usually inseparable, but under different climatic conditions, one or other may predominate. The solution of vast amounts of limestone by carbon-dioxide-charged ground water percolating through cracks and crevices to produce extensive cave systems is an example where chemical weathering predominates. 3, record 15, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The results of chemical weathering are frequently new substances of reduced particle size, greater plasticity, lower density, and increased volume, compared with the original materials. 4, record 15, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Sometimes the material left behind has been sufficiently concentrated by weathering processes and ground water action to form residual ore deposits. For the formation of extensive deposits, intense chemical weathering such as in tropical climates having a high rainfall, is necessary. 5, record 15, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "chemical alteration" is a more general term. 6, record 15, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- altération chimique météorique
1, record 15, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20chimique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique par voie chimique 2, record 15, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20par%20voie%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation chimique 2, record 15, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’altération chimique météorique a pu être préparée en profondeur, à forte température, par une circulation hydrothermale. On rencontre ainsi des zones préaltérées, littéralement pourries. 1, record 15, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20chimique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
Record 15, Key term(s)
- météorisation par voie chimique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-03-07
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- lateritic weathering
1, record 16, English, lateritic%20weathering
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- météorisation latéritique
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20lat%C3%A9ritique
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-03-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- mechanical accumulation
1, record 17, English, mechanical%20accumulation
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weathering and erosion of carbonatites can produce ... mechanical accumulations of inert minerals, such as apatite ... 1, record 17, English, - mechanical%20accumulation
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- accumulation par voie mécanique
1, record 17, French, accumulation%20par%20voie%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La météorisation et l'érosion des carbonatites peuvent produire des accumulations par voie mécanique de minéraux inertes comme l'apatite [...] 1, record 17, French, - accumulation%20par%20voie%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-03-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- multicycle
1, record 18, English, multicycle
correct, adjective
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multicycle oxidation is a characteristic feature of most porphyry Cu-Mo provinces ... 1, record 18, English, - multicycle
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... weathering due to multicycle weathering due to lowering of water table ... 1, record 18, English, - multicycle
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- en plusieurs cycles
1, record 18, French, en%20plusieurs%20cycles
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- multicyclique 1, record 18, French, multicyclique
correct
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une oxydation en plusieurs cycles caractérise la plupart des provinces à gisements porphyriques de Cu-Mo [...] 1, record 18, French, - en%20plusieurs%20cycles
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] météorisation multicyclique résultant de l'abaissement du niveau de la nappe d’eau souterraine. 1, record 18, French, - en%20plusieurs%20cycles
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2006-02-02
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- felty textured
1, record 19, English, felty%20textured
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silica is readily removed from minnesotaite-carbonate-chert lithofacies of iron-formation by weathering processes, and felty textured iron-silicate and siderite mineral aggregates are the first to show signs of oxidation and leaching. 1, record 19, English, - felty%20textured
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- à texture microlitique
1, record 19, French, %C3%A0%20texture%20microlitique
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La silice est facilement libérée par météorisation des lithofaciès à minnesotaïte-carbonates-chert de la formation de fer; les agrégats à structure microlitique de sidérite et de silicates de fer sont les premiers à montrer des signes d’oxydation et de lessivage. 1, record 19, French, - %C3%A0%20texture%20microlitique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2006-01-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- in situ weathering
1, record 20, English, in%20situ%20weathering
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- in-situ weathering 2, record 20, English, in%2Dsitu%20weathering
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Residually enriched deposits are sedimentary concentrations of commodities achieved by in situ weathering of a suitable precursor rock. 1, record 20, English, - in%20situ%20weathering
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- altération météorique en place
1, record 20, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20en%20place
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique in situ 2, record 20, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20in%20situ
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation in situ 3, record 20, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20in%20situ
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation en place 3, record 20, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20place
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gîtes résiduels enrichis sont des concentrations sédimentaires de substances utiles résultant de l’altération météorique en place d’un protolite propice. 1, record 20, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20en%20place
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2005-10-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- ochrous weathering
1, record 21, English, ochrous%20weathering
correct, specific
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- altération ocre
1, record 21, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20ocre
feminine noun, generic
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «weathering» désigne plus spécifiquement une altération d’origine météorique ou «météorisation». 2, record 21, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20ocre
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2005-08-02
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Geology
- Various Metal Ores
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- underlying
1, record 22, English, underlying
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- subjacent 2, record 22, English, subjacent
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lying under or beneath ... 2, record 22, English, - underlying
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Underlying beds. 2, record 22, English, - underlying
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Alteration is generally restricted to weathering of basement rocks underlying the ore-bearing sandstones. 3, record 22, English, - underlying
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Géologie
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- sous-jacent
1, record 22, French, sous%2Djacent
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- qui sous-tend 2, record 22, French, qui%20sous%2Dtend
correct
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le lessivage des couches supérieures provoque la formation d’incrustations, de concrétions ou de cimentation dans les couches sous-jacentes [...] 1, record 22, French, - sous%2Djacent
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] l'altération ne se manifeste le plus souvent que par une météorisation des lithologies du socle qui sous-tendent les grès minéralisés. 2, record 22, French, - sous%2Djacent
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2005-01-07
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- oxidization
1, record 23, English, oxidization
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- oxidation 1, record 23, English, oxidation
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oxidization of porphyry deposits can ... reduce sulphide contents of gold zones, thus improving extraction of gold by heap-leach methods. 1, record 23, English, - oxidization
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Subsequent weathering has markedly changed the appearance and mineralogy of much of the carbonaceous Carlin-type ore through bleaching and oxidation. 1, record 23, English, - oxidization
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- oxydation
1, record 23, French, oxydation
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’oxydation des gîtes porphyriques peut [...] entraîner une réduction de la quantité de sulfures des zones aurifères, facilitant ainsi l’extraction de l’or au moyen de méthodes par lixiviation en tas. 1, record 23, French, - oxydation
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une météorisation subséquente a beaucoup affecté l'apparence et la minéralogie d’une large part du minerai carboné de type Carlin par blanchiment et oxydation. 1, record 23, French, - oxydation
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- environmental transport
1, record 24, English, environmental%20transport
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Environmental transport [comprises:] Air transport [...] Transport in soil [...] Transport in water [and] Transport through biota. 1, record 24, English, - environmental%20transport
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- transport dans l’environnement
1, record 24, French, transport%20dans%20l%26rsquo%3Benvironnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des processus naturels comme la météorisation et l'érosion des roches, du sol et des sédiments par le vent et l'eau provoquent la circulation et le transport dans l'environnement d’une petite proportion de zinc naturel, et ce en permanence. 1, record 24, French, - transport%20dans%20l%26rsquo%3Benvironnement
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2003-11-29
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- residual concentration
1, record 25, English, residual%20concentration
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concentrations of diamonds in crater facies kimberlite are in some cases enhanced due to weathering (denudation of tuffs, resulting in a residual concentration of resistant minerals) ... 1, record 25, English, - residual%20concentration
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- concentration résiduelle
1, record 25, French, concentration%20r%C3%A9siduelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les faciès de cratère des kimberlites, les concentrations de diamants sont parfois enrichies par suite d’un processus de météorisation(dénudation des tufs entraînant la formation d’une concentration résiduelle de minéraux résistants) [...] 1, record 25, French, - concentration%20r%C3%A9siduelle
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Diseases
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- bloat
1, record 26, English, bloat
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bloat and digestive upsets can occur if too much grain is introduced too quickly and aggressive animals in a group are allowed to gorge themselves. 2, record 26, English, - bloat
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Maladies des animaux
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- ballonnement
1, record 26, French, ballonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- météorisme 2, record 26, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisme
correct, masculine noun
- météorisation 1, record 26, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indigestion gazeuse (du rumen). 1, record 26, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La météorisation est fréquemment observée chez les ruminants. 3, record 26, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le météorisme et les troubles digestifs peuvent se produire si l’on administre trop rapidement une très forte quantité de céréales et si l’on permet à des animaux de se gaver aux dépens du reste du groupe. 4, record 26, French, - ballonnement
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 26, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 26, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 26, Synonyms, Spanish
- meteorismo 2, record 26, Spanish, meteorismo
masculine noun
- empanderado 2, record 26, Spanish, empanderado
masculine noun
- aventazón 3, record 26, Spanish, aventaz%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- timpanitis 3, record 26, Spanish, timpanitis
masculine noun
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- superficial weathering
1, record 27, English, superficial%20weathering
correct, specific
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- altération superficielle
1, record 27, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- altération aréolaire 2, record 27, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20ar%C3%A9olaire
feminine noun, generic
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «weathering» se rend plus spécifiquement en français par «altération atmosphérique» ou «météorisation». 3, record 27, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aréolaire : Qualifie un phénomène qui agit en surface ou sur une grande surface plus ou moins circulaire. 4, record 27, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2002-04-22
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- ruiniform
1, record 28, English, ruiniform
correct, adjective
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having the form or appearance of ruins, as certain minerals. 2, record 28, English, - ruiniform
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ruiniform relief. 3, record 28, English, - ruiniform
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- ruiniforme
1, record 28, French, ruiniforme
correct, adjective
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de rochers ou de reliefs tourmentés, à l'aspect de ruines, résultant d’une météorisation inégale dans ses roches hétérogènes. 2, record 28, French, - ruiniforme
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Relief ruiniforme. 3, record 28, French, - ruiniforme
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2001-09-11
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- physical mechanism of weathering
1, record 29, English, physical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
specific
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is traditional to distinguish, among the weathering factors, the physical mechanisms (freeze-thaw action, temperature, hydration, effects of salt crystallization) and the chemical ones (dissolution, oxidation-reduction, hydrolysis). 2, record 29, English, - physical%20mechanism%20of%20weathering
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme physique de l’altération
1, record 29, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est de tradition de distinguer parmi les agents de l’altération, les mécanismes physiques (action gel-dégel, température, hydratation, effet de cristallisation des sels) et les mécanismes chimiques (dissolution, oxydo-réduction, hydrolyse). 2, record 29, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «altération» est plus large que le terme «météorisation» qui lui, s’applique aux changements entraînés par les facteurs climatiques. 3, record 29, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20physique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 2001-07-10
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- supeficial weathering
1, record 30, English, supeficial%20weathering
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- météorisation aréolaire
1, record 30, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20ar%C3%A9olaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record 30, Key term(s)
- météorisation superficielle
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 2001-07-04
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- differential weathering
1, record 31, English, differential%20weathering
correct, specific
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
- selective weathering 2, record 31, English, selective%20weathering
correct, specific
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weathering that occurs at different rates, as a result of variations in composition and resistance of a rock or differences in intensity of weathering, and usually resulting in an uneven surface where more resistant material stands higher or protrudes above softer or less resistant parts. 3, record 31, English, - differential%20weathering
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- altération différentielle
1, record 31, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
correct, see observation, feminine noun, generic
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- altération sélective 2, record 31, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20s%C3%A9lective
see observation, feminine noun, generic
- dégradation sélective 3, record 31, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20s%C3%A9lective
feminine noun, generic
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface non uniforme se développant quand les roches n’ont pas des caractéristiques uniformes et sont plus altérables (dans une solution ou par effet éolien) à certains endroits qu’à d’autres. 3, record 31, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’arénisation est un phénomène d’altération différentielle où jouent deux facteurs : celui de la vitesse relative d’altération [...] et celui du milieu qui limite le degré d’altération. 4, record 31, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «weathering» devrait se traduire plus spécifiquement par «altération atmosphérique» ou «météorisation». 5, record 31, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1999-04-26
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- zone of weathering
1, record 32, English, zone%20of%20weathering
correct, specific
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
- weathering zone 2, record 32, English, weathering%20zone
correct, specific
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The superficial layer of the Earth's crust above the water table that is subjected to the destructive agents of the atmosphere, and in which soils develop. 3, record 32, English, - zone%20of%20weathering
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See records "weathering" and "alteration." 4, record 32, English, - zone%20of%20weathering
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- zone d’altération
1, record 32, French, zone%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
- zone d’altération superficielle 2, record 32, French, zone%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir fiches «météorisation» et «altération». 3, record 32, French, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1993-07-20
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- foamy bloat
1, record 33, English, foamy%20bloat
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
- frothy bloat 2, record 33, English, frothy%20bloat
correct
- ruminal tympany 3, record 33, English, ruminal%20tympany
correct
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distension of the rumen with gas. In cattle affected by eating too much wet legume-so-called clover bloat--the gas may be mixed with fluid phase to cause stable froth and the animal is unable to eructate and dies of asphyxia. 3, record 33, English, - foamy%20bloat
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- indigestion spumeuse aiguë
1, record 33, French, indigestion%20spumeuse%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
- indigestion gazeuse aiguë du rumen 2, record 33, French, indigestion%20gazeuse%20aigu%C3%AB%20du%20rumen
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation spumeuse 1, record 33, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20spumeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation aiguë de gaz de fermentation dans le rumen des ruminants par suite d’une accélération des fermentations ou d’un défaut d’éructation. 2, record 33, French, - indigestion%20spumeuse%20aigu%C3%AB
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- bloat-safe
1, record 34, English, bloat%2Dsafe
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, Textual support, English
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of feed which does not cause bloating. 2, record 34, English, - bloat%2Dsafe
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. bloat-safe alfalfa 1, record 34, English, - bloat%2Dsafe
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- non météorisant
1, record 34, French, non%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisant
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui ne cause pas de météorisation chez les bovins. 1, record 34, French, - non%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisant
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
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