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BANCS BROUILLARD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fog patches
1, record 1, English, fog%20patches
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fog in banks irregularly distributed. 2, record 1, English, - fog%20patches
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fog patches [are] small areas of fog of little vertical extent normally greater than 2 but less than 6 m (620 ft) that reduce horizontal visibility. Stars and the sun may be seen through the patches. 3, record 1, English, - fog%20patches
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the jargon of bush pilots, the term "clag" is used to describe patchy fog, cloud, or drizzle in generally calm conditions. 4, record 1, English, - fog%20patches
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fog patch
- patches of fog
- patch of fog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brouillard en bancs
1, record 1, French, brouillard%20en%20bancs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bancs de brouillard 2, record 1, French, bancs%20de%20brouillard
correct, masculine noun, plural
- bouchons de brouillard 3, record 1, French, bouchons%20de%20brouillard
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brouillard en bancs répartis irrégulièrement. 1, record 1, French, - brouillard%20en%20bancs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bancos aislados de niebla
1, record 1, Spanish, bancos%20aislados%20de%20niebla
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- parches de niebla 1, record 1, Spanish, parches%20de%20niebla
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niebla en bancos irregularmente distribuidos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - bancos%20aislados%20de%20niebla
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