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TOURBE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Horticulture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grass sod
1, record 1, English, grass%20sod
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sod 2, record 1, English, sod
correct, noun
- grass turf 3, record 1, English, grass%20turf
correct
- turf 4, record 1, English, turf
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A matting of grass and soil which is cut just below the roots and then used on a new site to provide quick grass cover. 5, record 1, English, - grass%20sod
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grass sod is laid snugly on a previously fine-graded and fertilized plot, tamped or rolled lightly to secure the roots to the soil, and then watered heavily and regularly until established and ready for mowing. Lawn seeding follows similar procedures. 1, record 1, English, - grass%20sod
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Horticulture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gazon en plaques
1, record 1, French, gazon%20en%20plaques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gazon de placage 2, record 1, French, gazon%20de%20placage
correct, masculine noun
- gazon précultivé 3, record 1, French, gazon%20pr%C3%A9cultiv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- mottes de gazon 4, record 1, French, mottes%20de%20gazon
correct, feminine noun, plural
- tourbe 5, record 1, French, tourbe
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gazon en plaques est un tapis de gazon à maturité produit par des exploitations pratiquant l'agriculture intensive. Le gazon est prélevé intact avec une mince couche de sol et transplanté ailleurs pour former instantanément une couverture gazonnée. 6, record 1, French, - gazon%20en%20plaques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbe : L'emploi de ce terme est critiqué dans ce sens. 7, record 1, French, - gazon%20en%20plaques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura paisajista
- Horticultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- césped en bloques
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A9sped%20en%20bloques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Origins and Composition of Coal
- Biomass Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peat
1, record 2, English, peat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The youngest member of the coal series, a fuel consisting of layers of dead vegetation in varying degrees of decomposition occurring in swampy hollows in cold and intemperate regions. 2, record 2, English, - peat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fresh plant growth at the surface adds material to the decomposing debris; peat may be found in layers several metres thick ... 2, record 2, English, - peat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peat: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 2, English, - peat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Origine et constitution des charbons
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tourbe
1, record 2, French, tourbe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sol hydromorphe à nappe phréatique permanente, à accumulation de matière organique incomplètement décomposée, provenant de débris végétaux et racines des plantes hygrophiles (surtout les sphaignes). 2, record 2, French, - tourbe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fossile ou actuelle, la tourbe fournit, après séchage, un combustible de médiocre qualité employé localement pour le chauffage domestique. 2, record 2, French, - tourbe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tourbe : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - tourbe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbe : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 2, French, - tourbe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Orígenes y composición del carbón
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- turba
1, record 2, Spanish, turba
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia carbonosa blanda, parda y oscura formada por restos en distintos grados de descomposición en aguas poco oxigenadas y pantanosas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - turba
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