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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
DEF

An area of great depth in the ocean, representing a depression in the ocean floor.

OBS

This concept suggests a depth that is immeasurable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
DEF

Zone de grande profondeur des océans.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
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Record 2 1998-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique

Spanish

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