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Record 1 2022-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Apocynaceae.

OBS

swallow-wort: common name also used to refer to the genus Cynanchum and to the species Chelidonium majus.

Key term(s)
  • swallowwort
  • poison-rope swallow-wort

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille Apocynaceae.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2000-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The more or less irregular surface which marks the upper limit of permafrost and separates it from the overlying active layer in the soil. It is usually a rigid surface capable of bearing heavy loads without deforming.

OBS

The upper boundary of permafrost, usually coincident with the lower limit of seasonal thaw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Limite supérieure du pergélisol.

OBS

Limite supérieure du pergélisol, correspondant d'ordinaire à la limite du dégel saisonnier.

OBS

limite du pergélisol : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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