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CAPACITE INFILTRATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Speleology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- infiltration rate
1, record 1, English, infiltration%20rate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- soil infiltration rate 2, record 1, English, soil%20infiltration%20rate
correct
- infiltration capacity 3, record 1, English, infiltration%20capacity
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum rate at which soil under specified conditions can absorb rain or shallow impounded water ... 4, record 1, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... the maximum rate at which water can enter the soil under specified conditions, including the presence of excess water. 5, record 1, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] expressed in quantity of water absorbed by the soil per unit of time, e.g. mm/hour. [It] can be readily measured using a can with the bottom cut out, pressed into the soil surface, a litre of water added, and the rate of water entry timed. 4, record 1, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infiltration decreases as the rain continues, because some of the soil particles swell and block the pores; also, some of the pores fill with capillary water. Infiltration tends to increase with porosity. 6, record 1, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
infiltration rate ... was formerly called infiltration capacity. 5, record 1, English, - infiltration%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Spéléologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux maximal d'infiltration
1, record 1, French, taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- taux maximal d'infiltration d'eau dans le sol 2, record 1, French, taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration%20d%27eau%20dans%20le%20sol
correct, masculine noun
- taux d'infiltration 3, record 1, French, taux%20d%27infiltration
correct, masculine noun
- capacité d'infiltration 4, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27infiltration
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taux maximal auquel un sol, dans certaines conditions, à un instant donné, peut absorber l'eau. 2, record 1, French, - taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux d'infiltration, taux maximal d'infiltration [...] Anciennement capacité d'infiltration. 1, record 1, French, - taux%20maximal%20d%27infiltration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Espeleología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tasa de infiltración
1, record 1, Spanish, tasa%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- velocidad de infiltración 1, record 1, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- capacidad de infiltración 2, record 1, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tasa máxima por unidad de superficie a la que el agua puede ser absorbida por el suelo en determinadas condiciones. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tasa%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Speleology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- infiltrability
1, record 2, English, infiltrability
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ease of infiltration. 2, record 2, English, - infiltrability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Evaluation of temporal, spatial and tillage-induced variability for parameterization of soil infiltrability. 3, record 2, English, - infiltrability
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Spéléologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capacité d'infiltration
1, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27infiltration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Soil Science
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- infiltration capacity
1, record 3, English, infiltration%20capacity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maximum amount of rain which a particular soil can absorb in specific conditions. 2, record 3, English, - infiltration%20capacity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Science du sol
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité d'infiltration
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27infiltration
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité maximale de pluie qu'un sol déterminé peut absorber dans des conditions déterminées. 2, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20d%27infiltration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Ciencia del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad de infiltración
1, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad máxima de lluvia que puede absorber un suelo determinado en unas condiciones dadas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - capacidad%20de%20infiltraci%C3%B3n
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