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Record 1 2006-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
DEF

Containing appreciable or significant amounts of gravel.

CONT

A gravelly soil.

OBS

The term [gravelly] is used to describe soils or lands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
DEF

Contenant des quantités notables ou importantes de gravier.

CONT

Terre graveleuse.

OBS

Ce terme [graveleux] qualifie le sol ou le terrain.

OBS

Un calcaire est dit graveleux s'il contient 10 % au moins de gravelles.

Key term(s)
  • à gravier

Spanish

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