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METEORISATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deep weathering process
1, record 1, English, deep%20weathering%20process
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deep weathering 2, record 1, English, deep%20weathering
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Banks et al. (1992a, 1994) considered both a deep weathering process and hydrothermal alteration to explain the observed clay alteration, but favoured hydrothermal fluids originating from the Permian Oslo Rift and its associated volcanism as the alteration agent. 2, record 1, English, - deep%20weathering%20process
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Deep chemical weathering. 3, record 1, English, - deep%20weathering%20process
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- météorisation en profondeur
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- profonde météorisation 1, record 1, French, profonde%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Météorisation chimique profonde. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20profondeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weathering
1, record 2, English, weathering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- demorphism 2, record 2, English, demorphism
obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The destructive processes by which rocks are changed on exposure to atmospheric agents at or near the earth's surface, with little or no transport of the loosened or altered material ... 3, record 2, English, - weathering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weathering is the initial stage in the process of denudation. An essential feature of the process is that it affects rocks in situ; no transportation is involved. This is the factor which distinguishes it clearly from erosion. There are two main types of weathering: (1) Mechanical. ... (2) Chemical ... 4, record 2, English, - weathering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- météorisation
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique 2, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
- altération atmosphérique 3, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- altération climatique 4, record 2, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20climatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modifications d'ordre mécanique, physico-chimique ou biochimique, que subissent les roches au contact avec les agents atmosphériques. 5, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Processus d'altération atmosphérique. [...] Les effets des agents atmosphériques sur les divers minéraux dépendent de la stabilité de ces derniers [...] et de la vitesse à laquelle les minéraux instables sont remplacés par des matériaux stables [...] 6, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme «altération» est [souvent] utilisé dans le sens d'altération météorique («weathering» des Anglo-Saxons) [...] 4, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La gélifraction, la dissolution ou l'hydrolyse sont des formes de météorisation. 5, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geoquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 2, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puesta en contacto del suelo con la superficie, de modo que se vea sometido a la acción climática y al aire. 1, record 2, Spanish, - meteorizaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- karstic weathering
1, record 3, English, karstic%20weathering
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- karst weathering 2, record 3, English, karst%20weathering
correct
- karstification by meteoric waters 3, record 3, English, karstification%20by%20meteoric%20waters
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Temala Limestone is a porous rock prone to solution by weakly acidic water such as groundwater and rainfall. These waters circulate trough cracks and pores within the limestone aiding the carbonic acids in these waters to remove the calcium carbonate from the limestone by solution. This process is known as karst weathering. 4, record 3, English, - karstic%20weathering
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The limestone in the region has been impacted by karstic weathering processes. The rate of precipitation had a direct impact on corroding developments. 5, record 3, English, - karstic%20weathering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- météorisation karstique
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20karstique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- karstification par les eaux météoriques 2, record 3, French, karstification%20par%20les%20eaux%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oriques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-07-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydration weathering
1, record 4, English, hydration%20weathering
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydration weathering is when water is absorbed by the minerals in rocks causing a chemical change. 2, record 4, English, - hydration%20weathering
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydration weathering: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 4, English, - hydration%20weathering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- météorisation hydrique
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- météorisation par hydratation 2, record 4, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20par%20hydratation
correct, feminine noun
- altération par hydratation 3, record 4, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20par%20hydratation
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines argiles ont des propriétés gonflantes, déjà mentionnées comme facteur de météorisation par hydratation. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La météorisation est l'altération des roches par exposition aux agents atmosphériques [...] 4, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
altération par hydratation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20hydrique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dark-weathering
1, record 5, English, dark%2Dweathering
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dark weathering 2, record 5, English, dark%20weathering
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dark-weathering, highly chloritized, quartz-poor hypabyssal and volcanic rocks. 3, record 5, English, - dark%2Dweathering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dark-weathering: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 5, English, - dark%2Dweathering
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- à couleur d’altération foncée 1, record 5, French, %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- à couleur de météorisation foncée 2, record 5, French, %C3%A0%20couleur%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les roches à la surface de la Terre s'altèrent et se désagrègent lentement. Les conditions météorologiques érodent les roches. Ce phénomène s'appelle la météorisation. Les roches sont érodées par des agents physiques et chimiques. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
à couleur d'altération foncée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A0%20couleur%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20fonc%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- weathering process
1, record 6, English, weathering%20process
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- processus de météorisation
1, record 6, French, processus%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- processus d’altération météorique 2, record 6, French, processus%20d%26rsquo%3Balt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weathering profile
1, record 7, English, weathering%20profile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Succession of layers in unconsolidated surface material produced by prolonged weathering. 2, record 7, English, - weathering%20profile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since manganese is more mobile than iron the problem arises as to why manganese is retained in the weathering profile. 3, record 7, English, - weathering%20profile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Where well developed [this succession] consists of surface soil, chemically decomposed layer, oxidized but unleached layer, and unaltered material. 2, record 7, English, - weathering%20profile
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- profil de météorisation
1, record 7, French, profil%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chemical weathering
1, record 8, English, chemical%20weathering
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of weathering by which chemical reactions (hydrolysis, hydration, oxidation, carbonation, ion exchange, and solution) transform rocks and minerals into new chemical combinations that are stable under conditions prevailing at or near the Earth's surface ... 2, record 8, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical and chemical weathering are usually inseparable, but under different climatic conditions, one or other may predominate. The solution of vast amounts of limestone by carbon-dioxide-charged ground water percolating through cracks and crevices to produce extensive cave systems is an example where chemical weathering predominates. 3, record 8, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The results of chemical weathering are frequently new substances of reduced particle size, greater plasticity, lower density, and increased volume, compared with the original materials. 4, record 8, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Sometimes the material left behind has been sufficiently concentrated by weathering processes and ground water action to form residual ore deposits. For the formation of extensive deposits, intense chemical weathering such as in tropical climates having a high rainfall, is necessary. 5, record 8, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "chemical alteration" is a more general term. 6, record 8, English, - chemical%20weathering
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- altération chimique météorique
1, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20chimique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique par voie chimique 2, record 8, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20par%20voie%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation chimique 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'altération chimique météorique a pu être préparée en profondeur, à forte température, par une circulation hydrothermale. On rencontre ainsi des zones préaltérées, littéralement pourries. 1, record 8, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20chimique%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- météorisation par voie chimique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-03-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lateritic weathering
1, record 9, English, lateritic%20weathering
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- météorisation latéritique
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20lat%C3%A9ritique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-01-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- in situ weathering
1, record 10, English, in%20situ%20weathering
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- in-situ weathering 2, record 10, English, in%2Dsitu%20weathering
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Residually enriched deposits are sedimentary concentrations of commodities achieved by in situ weathering of a suitable precursor rock. 1, record 10, English, - in%20situ%20weathering
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- altération météorique en place
1, record 10, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20en%20place
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- altération météorique in situ 2, record 10, French, alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20in%20situ
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation in situ 3, record 10, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20in%20situ
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation en place 3, record 10, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20en%20place
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gîtes résiduels enrichis sont des concentrations sédimentaires de substances utiles résultant de l'altération météorique en place d'un protolite propice. 1, record 10, French, - alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique%20en%20place
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Diseases
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bloat
1, record 11, English, bloat
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bloat and digestive upsets can occur if too much grain is introduced too quickly and aggressive animals in a group are allowed to gorge themselves. 2, record 11, English, - bloat
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Maladies des animaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ballonnement
1, record 11, French, ballonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- météorisme 2, record 11, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisme
correct, masculine noun
- météorisation 1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indigestion gazeuse (du rumen). 1, record 11, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La météorisation est fréquemment observée chez les ruminants. 3, record 11, French, - ballonnement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le météorisme et les troubles digestifs peuvent se produire si l'on administre trop rapidement une très forte quantité de céréales et si l'on permet à des animaux de se gaver aux dépens du reste du groupe. 4, record 11, French, - ballonnement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorización
1, record 11, Spanish, meteorizaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- meteorismo 2, record 11, Spanish, meteorismo
masculine noun
- empanderado 2, record 11, Spanish, empanderado
masculine noun
- aventazón 3, record 11, Spanish, aventaz%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- timpanitis 3, record 11, Spanish, timpanitis
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-07-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- supeficial weathering
1, record 12, English, supeficial%20weathering
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- météorisation aréolaire
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20ar%C3%A9olaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- météorisation superficielle
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-07-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- foamy bloat
1, record 13, English, foamy%20bloat
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- frothy bloat 2, record 13, English, frothy%20bloat
correct
- ruminal tympany 3, record 13, English, ruminal%20tympany
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distension of the rumen with gas. In cattle affected by eating too much wet legume-so-called clover bloat--the gas may be mixed with fluid phase to cause stable froth and the animal is unable to eructate and dies of asphyxia. 3, record 13, English, - foamy%20bloat
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- indigestion spumeuse aiguë
1, record 13, French, indigestion%20spumeuse%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- indigestion gazeuse aiguë du rumen 2, record 13, French, indigestion%20gazeuse%20aigu%C3%AB%20du%20rumen
correct, feminine noun
- météorisation spumeuse 1, record 13, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orisation%20spumeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation aiguë de gaz de fermentation dans le rumen des ruminants par suite d'une accélération des fermentations ou d'un défaut d'éructation. 2, record 13, French, - indigestion%20spumeuse%20aigu%C3%AB
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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