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GADOUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Pollution (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- slush
1, record 1, English, slush
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partly melted snow that is usually dirty. 1, record 1, English, - slush
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gadoue
1, record 1, French, gadoue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- névasse 1, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vasse
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- slush 1, record 1, French, slush
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
- sloche 1, record 1, French, sloche
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange plus ou moins consistant de neige fondante souillée de sable, de fondants ou d'abrasifs, sur les trottoirs ou dans les rues. 1, record 1, French, - gadoue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- night soil 1, record 2, English, night%20soil
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poudrette
1, record 2, French, poudrette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gadoue 2, record 2, French, gadoue
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudrette: Engrais organique constitué essentiellement de matières fécales humaines desséchées et présenté sous forme de poudre. 3, record 2, French, - poudrette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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