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PASSIVE BLOOD STAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research
  • Blood
  • Law of Evidence
  • Police
CONT

A passive bloodstain occurs when blood drips as a result of gravity. An example would be when you dip your finger in water and hold your hand immobile until a drop falls from your finger onto the surface beneath.

Key term(s)
  • passive blood stain

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Sang
  • Droit de la preuve
  • Police
CONT

Les traces de sang passives sont celles qui sont dues à la force de gravité.

OBS

[Le] sang tombe à 90° du sol avec la force de son poids [...]

Spanish

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