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Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waterlogged
1, record 1, English, waterlogged
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a condition such that the groundwater stands at a level that is detrimental to plant growth. Waterlogged land may result from excessive irrigation or seepage, coupled with inadequate drainage. 2, record 1, English, - waterlogged
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saturated with water for a prolonged period of time. 3, record 1, English, - waterlogged
Record 1, Key term(s)
- saturated with water
- saturated with moisture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gorgé
1, record 1, French, gorg%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ennoyé 1, record 1, French, ennoy%C3%A9
correct
- saturé d'eau 2, record 1, French, satur%C3%A9%20d%27eau
correct
- gorgé d'eau 3, record 1, French, gorg%C3%A9%20d%27eau
correct
- engorgé 4, record 1, French, engorg%C3%A9
- saturé 5, record 1, French, satur%C3%A9
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un terrain où la teneur en eau atteint une proportion excessive qui nuit à la croissance des plantes. 2, record 1, French, - gorg%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'un sol saturé d'eau pendant un temps assez long. 1, record 1, French, - gorg%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encharcamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, encharcamiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condición de un terreno cuando el nivel freático alcanza o está muy cerca de la superficie de la tierra y puede perjudicar el crecimiento de las plantas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - encharcamiento
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