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RESIDU SURFACE [2 records]

Record 1 2000-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
DEF

Waste incurred by line leaks, seepage, inexpedient storage, and so forth.

OBS

Usually such waste is regulated by federal or state agencies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
OBS

résidus de surface : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (résidu de surface).

Key term(s)
  • résidu de surface

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

A milky white coating left on the surface of a coin after an attempt has been made to remove an heavy dark tarnish, or after using hot water to rinse a coin that has been "dipped", etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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