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MULL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geology
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mull
1, record 1, English, mull
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forest mull 2, record 1, English, forest%20mull
correct
- mild humus 3, record 1, English, mild%20humus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A zoogenous forest humus form consisting of an intimate mixture of well-humified organic matter and mineral soil that makes a gradual transition to the horizon underneath. 4, record 1, English, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Various subgroups can be distinguished by the morphology and chemical characteristics. 4, record 1, English, - mull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géologie
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mull
1, record 1, French, mull
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- humus doux 2, record 1, French, humus%20doux
correct, masculine noun
- humus intermédiaire 3, record 1, French, humus%20interm%C3%A9diaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Humus forestier zoogène constitué d'un mélange homogène de matières organiques bien humifiées et de sol minéral, faisant une transition graduelle avec l'horizon sous-jacent. 4, record 1, French, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue plusieurs sous-groupes de mull établis suivant leur morphologie et leurs caractéristiques chimiques. 4, record 1, French, - mull
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Geología
- Ecosistemas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mull
1, record 1, Spanish, mull
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- humus dulce 2, record 1, Spanish, humus%20dulce
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de humus rico en bases, formado en medio aerobio, biológicamente activo y de mineralización rápida. 3, record 1, Spanish, - mull
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No es soluble en agua y [es] de difícil dispersión. Tiene núcleos muy polimerizados y pocos monómeros. 4, record 1, Spanish, - mull
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-03-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- promontory
1, record 2, English, promontory
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- headland 2, record 2, English, headland
correct, see observation
- head 3, record 2, English, head
correct
- mull 4, record 2, English, mull
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Land projection of great size, normally high and massive, jutting into a body of water. 5, record 2, English, - promontory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mull: a Scottish name [for promontory]. 6, record 2, English, - promontory
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
promontory; headland: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 2, English, - promontory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- promontoire
1, record 2, French, promontoire
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cap 2, record 2, French, cap
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saillie de terre de très grande dimension, habituellement élevée et massive qui s'avance dans une étendue d'eau. 3, record 2, French, - promontoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anciennement, «promontoire» et «cap» étaient synonymes. Dans une acceptation plus restrictive, ce générique indique une masse de terre élevée ou une montagne formant saillie au-dessus des eaux, par opposition au cap qui désigne tout ce qui s'avance dans une étendue d'eau, élevé ou non. Le promontoire est habituellement plus gros que le cap. 3, record 2, French, - promontoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
promontoire : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 2, French, - promontoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- promontorio
1, record 2, Spanish, promontorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabo acantilado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - promontorio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un cabo es un] saliente de la costa que se adelanta en el mar y que [...] se califica de promontorio (si es elevado) [...]. 1, record 2, Spanish, - promontorio
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crash
1, record 3, English, crash
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mull 1, record 3, English, mull
correct
- scrim 1, record 3, English, scrim
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cotton gauze-like material placed on the spine of a book, about one inch wide front and back under the endpaper, to strengthen the spine and support the book in the case. 1, record 3, English, - crash
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mousseline
1, record 3, French, mousseline
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe légère et transparente, de soie ou de lin par exemple, placée sur le dos d'un livre et rabattue d'un pouce environ sous les pages de garde avant et arrière. Elle permet de fixer le livre à sa couverture. 1, record 3, French, - mousseline
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mull
1, record 4, English, mull
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mull
1, record 4, French, mull
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation chaude à base de vin. 1, record 4, French, - mull
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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