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GEMMER [2 records]

Record 1 2012-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

To cut a hole into (a tree) to collect sap or resin.

OBS

In French, the term "gemmer" applies specifically to the resin extraction of pine trees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Inciser (l'écorce des pins) pour recueillir la gemme.

OBS

gemme : Suc résineux du pin recueilli par entaille pratiquée dans le tronc.

OBS

En anglais, le terme «box» s'applique autant à la collecte de la sève que de la résine des arbres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Silvicultura
DEF

Extraer las exudaciones de los árboles.

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Botany
DEF

To produce or propagate by a bud.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Botanique
DEF

Pousser des bourgeons.

Spanish

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