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GLACE PATEUSE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A thin film of ice, floating on the surface at the start of ice formation and having the appearance of congealed fat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Fine pellicule de glace flottant à la surface de l'eau au début de la prise en glace et ayant l'aspect de graisse congelée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Fina película de hielo, que flota en la superficie del agua al principio del proceso de formación del hielo y que tiene la apariencia de grasa congelada.

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