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METEORE [9 records]

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Record 1 2024-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stars (Astronomy)
  • Space Physics
DEF

A small piece of matter that falls from space with great speed, producing a bright light as it enters the earth's atmosphere ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étoiles (Astronomie)
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Corps céleste rendu lumineux par son passage dans l'atmosphère terrestre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estrellas (Astronomía)
  • Física espacial
DEF

Cuerpo sólido de pequeña dimensión que proviene del espacio exterior, capturado por la acción del campo gravitatorio, que atraviesa la atmósfera [...]

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Record 2 2024-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A phenomenon observed in the atmosphere or on the surface of the Earth, which consists of a suspension, a precipitation, or a deposit of aqueous or non-aqueous liquid or solid particles, or a phenomenon of the nature of an optical or electrical manifestation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Phénomène observé dans l'atmosphère ou à la surface du globe[, qui consiste] en une suspension, une précipitation ou un dépôt de particules liquides ou solides, aqueuses ou non, ou en une manifestation de nature optique ou électrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Fenómeno que se observa en la atmósfera o en la superficie de la Tierra, que consiste en la precipitación, la suspensión o el depósito de partículas líquidas o sólidas, acuosas o no[, o] fenómenos de naturaleza óptica o eléctrica.

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Record 3 2006-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

[A fabric] similar to georgette in construction on the reserve side [but with a] satin construction on its face, thus showing more luster than nay of the flat crepes, [which is] light in weight, drapes well, [and] has a soft feel and finish.

OBS

Crepe meteor or kitten's ear crepe now called any satin-back crepe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu crêpe satin peu brillant, de faible relief, chaîne sans torsion, trame crêpe, armure satin de Lyon.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-11-12

English

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

Meteor consisting of an ensemble of liquid or solid water particles falling through or suspended in the atmosphere, blown by the wind from the Earth's surface or deposited on objects on the ground or in the free air.

OBS

[Examples of hydrometeors.] Liquid or solid water formation that is suspended in the air includes clouds, fog, ice fog, and mist. Drizzle and rain are examples of liquid precipitation, while freezing drizzle and freezing rain are examples of freezing precipitation. Solid or frozen precipitation includes ice pellets, hail, snow, snow pellets, snow grains, and ice crystals. Water vapor that evaporates before reaching the ground is virga. Examples of liquid or solid water particles that are lifted off the earth's surface by the wind includes drifting and blowing snow and blowing spray. Dew, frost, rime, and glaze are examples of liquid or solid water deposits on exposed objects.

French

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

Météore consistant en un ensemble de particules d'eau, liquides ou solides en chute ou en suspension dans l'atmosphère, ou soulevées de la surface du globe par le vent, ou déposées sur des objets au sol ou dans l'atmosphère libre.

OBS

La pluie, la neige, la grêle, la rosée, le givre, le verglas sont les principaux hydrométéores que l'on rencontre habituellement au voisinage du sol et qui sont susceptibles d'affecter l'agriculture.

Spanish

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

Meteoro acuoso que se produce como consecuencia de las modificaciones que sufre el vapor de agua que se halla en la atmósfera.

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Record 5 1987-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Communications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions militaires

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie

Spanish

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Record 7 1977-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy
  • Planets
OBS

[A sporadic meteor is] A meteor that does not belong to a shower.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie
  • Planètes
OBS

Les météores qui n'appartiennent pas à des essaims sont dits sporadiques.

Spanish

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Record 8 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie

Spanish

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Record 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronomy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie

Spanish

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