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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gravel and Sand Production
  • Concrete Construction
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
CONT

The aggregates have been selected from among the best products of quarries and ballast centers in the region.

Key term(s)
  • ballast centre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gravières et sablières
  • Bétonnage
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
DEF

Carrière où l'on extrait le ballast.

CONT

Les granulats ont été sélectionnés parmi les meilleurs produits des carrières et ballastières régionales.

OBS

ballastière : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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