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ARENE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gruss
1, record 1, English, gruss
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grus 1, record 1, English, grus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A loose accumulation of fragmental products formed from the weathering of granite. 1, record 1, English, - gruss
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arène
1, record 1, French, ar%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terrain détritique très meuble, formé de grains de sable grossier, résultant généralement de la décomposition de roches siliceuses. 2, record 1, French, - ar%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les arènes [contiennent] une importante proportion de grains de feldspath. 3, record 1, French, - ar%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Anthropology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cockpit
1, record 2, English, cockpit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pit 2, record 2, English, pit
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
cockpit: A pit or enclosure for cockfights. 3, record 2, English, - cockpit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
pit: An enclosed, often sunken area for fights between animals, especially cocks. 4, record 2, English, - cockpit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If not sunken, the area is surrounded by a low wall. 5, record 2, English, - cockpit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Anthropologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arène pour combats de coqs
1, record 2, French, ar%C3%A8ne%20pour%20combats%20de%20coqs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arène 1, record 2, French, ar%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les combats de coqs [...] obéissent à des prescriptions minutieuses. Les deux combattants, dûment sélectionnés, les ergots armés d'un éperon d'acier, luttent dans un parc grillagé et surélevé, entouré de gradins. 2, record 2, French, - ar%C3%A8ne%20pour%20combats%20de%20coqs
Record 2, Key term(s)
- arène de combat de coqs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aromatic hydrocarbon
1, record 3, English, aromatic%20hydrocarbon
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- arene 2, record 3, English, arene
correct
- aromatic 3, record 3, English, aromatic
see observation, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrocarbon which is characterized by the presence of a benzene ring. 4, record 3, English, - aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another class of hydrocarbons of great industrial ... interest is related to benzene ..., a liquid obtained in the destructive distillation of coal. These are termed the aromatic hydrocarbons. 5, record 3, English, - aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aromatic: pertaining to or designating a compound with one or more planar conjugated rings of the form typified by the benzene molecule; ... 6, record 3, English, - aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Aromatic," as a noun, is more often used in the plural form to designate the group of compounds; it might be ambiguous if used alone. 7, record 3, English, - aromatic%20hydrocarbon
Record 3, Key term(s)
- aromatics
- aromatic hydrocarbons
- arenes
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hydrocarbure aromatique
1, record 3, French, hydrocarbure%20aromatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arène 2, record 3, French, ar%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- aromatique 3, record 3, French, aromatique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocarbure contenant un noyau benzénique dans sa molécule. 4, record 3, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La demande d'aromatiques, essentiellement benzène, toluène et xylène, comme matières premières de la chimie, est satisfaite à 95 % par le pétrole et à 8 % par le charbon. Les deux sources pétrolières d'aromatiques sont le reformage catalytique et la pyrolyse du naphta ou du gazole en présence de vapeur d'eau [...] 5, record 3, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
arène : Nom générique des hydrocarbures aromatiques. (Le benzène, l'anthracène sont des arènes). 6, record 3, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Employé comme nom, le terme «aromatique» est le plus souvent employé au pluriel, comme collectif; il est déconseillé de l'employer seul à cause du risque d'ambiguïté. 7, record 3, French, - hydrocarbure%20aromatique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- aromatiques
- hydrocarbures aromatiques
- arènes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Hidrocarburos aromáticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrocarburo aromático
1, record 3, Spanish, hidrocarburo%20arom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo de hidrocarburos cíclicos no saturados que contienen uno o varios anillos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - hidrocarburo%20arom%C3%A1tico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compuesto aromático en cuyas moléculas únicamente hay carbono e hidrógeno. 2, record 3, Spanish, - hidrocarburo%20arom%C3%A1tico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lek
1, record 4, English, lek
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- breeding territory 2, record 4, English, breeding%20territory
- arena 3, record 4, English, arena
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A display ground where males of the same species congregate and compete with each other for the sole purpose of attracting and courting females ready to mate. The dominant male usually occupy the centre of the arena, relegating other males to the periphery. Arena mating is a form of polygyny. 3, record 4, English, - lek
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lek
1, record 4, French, lek
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- arène de reproduction 2, record 4, French, ar%C3%A8ne%20de%20reproduction
correct, feminine noun
- arène 3, record 4, French, ar%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où des mâles d'une même espèce se regroupent dans le but d'attirer des femelles prêtes à s'accoupler. À l'intérieur de l'arène, les mâles compétitionnent entre eux pour attirer l'attention des femelles; les mâles dominants occupent habituellement le centre de l'arène, alors que les autres mâles se tiennent en périphérie. Le système d'arènes constitue une forme de polygynie. 4, record 4, French, - lek
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mâles [coqs de roche] se rassemblent par groupe [...] sur des sites traditionnels (les leks, ou arènes) [...] et paradent au sol, chacun ayant son emplacement propre. 5, record 4, French, - lek
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gravel and Sand Production
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sea gravel 1, record 5, English, sea%20gravel
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gravières et sablières
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arène
1, record 5, French, ar%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sables vierges. Sables qui se rencontrent dans les massifs de roches arénacées, feldspathiques ou argiles en voie de décomposition. Sables rudes et anguleux, exigeant d'être bien lavés. 1, record 5, French, - ar%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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