TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

POUSSIERE SOL [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2000-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Pollutants
  • Climatology
CONT

Such nuclei are much less common than condensation nuclei. Measurement indicates that their size distribution is of the order 0.1 to several micrometres and that they are composed of volcanic dust and clay and other soil particles of crystalline structure similar to that of ice.

OBS

Although the term "dust" more specifically means: a particle larger than one micron in size, commonly it is considered a synonym of the word "particle".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Agents de pollution
  • Climatologie
CONT

Les poussière sédimentables sont recueillies à l'aide d'appareils simples, généralement placés sur des supports à une certaine hauteur du sol de façon à éviter que les poussières du sol, soulevées par les vents, ne viennent également s'y déposer.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: