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accumulation dans le solsoil accumulation
acidification des solssoil acidification A naturally occurring process in humid climates that has long been the subject of research, whose findings suggest acid precipitation effects. The generally accepted impact of soil acidification on the productivity of terrestrial plants is summarised as follows: as soil becomes more acidic the basic cations (Ca, Mg) on the soil exchange are replaced by hydrogen ions or solubilized metals. The basic cation, now in solution, can be leached through the soil. As time progresses the soil becomes less fertile and more acidic. Resultant decreases in soil pH cause reduced, less-active population of soil microorganisms, which in turn slow decomposition of plant residues and cycling of essential plant nutrients
acidification des solssoil acidification
activité potentiellement contaminante pour les solspotentially soil-contaminating activity
administration du solland stewardship
affaissement du solsoil subsidence A sinking down of a part of the earth's crust, generally due to underground excavations
affectation des solsland use The term land use deals with the spatial aspects of all human activities on the land and with the way in which the land surface is adapted, or could be adapted, to serve human needs
agrégat des particules de solsoil aggregate
air présent dans le solsoil air
amendement du solsoil improvement Process of protecting the soil from excessive erosion and making soil more fertile and productive
amendement pour solsoil improver
amélioration de la porosité des solsimproving soil porosity
analyse des solssoil analysis The use of rapid chemical analyses to determine the fertility status of a soil. It is used to identify those nutrients or substances that are present in either insufficient or excessive quantities for optimum plant growth. Analyses are also used to monitor increases or decreases in soil fertility over time
analyse des solssoil analysis
appauvrissement des solssoil depletion
appauvrissement des solssoil erosion
appauvrissement du soldegradation of soil
appauvrissement, désagrégation du solsoil degradation
atmosphere du solsoil air The air and other gases in spaces in the soil; specifically that which is found within the zone of aeration. Also known as soil atmosphere
atmosphere du solsoil air
bactérie du solsoil bacteria
banque d'échantillons des solssoil bank
base de données géographiques des sols d'EuropeSoil Geographical Database of Europe
biologie du solsoil biology The study of the living organisms, mainly microorganisms and microinvertebrates which live within the soil, and which are largely responsible for the decomposition processes vital to soil fertility
biorégénération du sollandfarming
biorégénération du sollandfarm
bromure de méthyle destiné à la fumigation du solmethyl bromide for use in soil fumigation
Bureau européen des solsEuropean Soil Bureau
Bureau européen des solsEuropean Soils Bureau
capacité de charge du solsoil loading In soil mechanics and civil engineering the term is used to denote the increased weight brought to bear on the ground surface
capacité de charge du solsoil loading
capacité de séquestration du carbone dans les solssoil carbon sequestration capacity
capacité du solsoil capability The suitability of soils for various uses, e.g. sustained production of cultivated crops, pasture plants, etc., depending on depth, texture, kinds of minerals, salinity, kinds of salts, acidity, etc.
capacité du solsoil capability
capacité d'épuration du solpurification capacity of the soil
capacité épuratrice du solpurification capacity of the soil
capacités du solsoil capability
carbone organique du solsoil organic carbon
carte d'aptitude des solsland capability map
carte des solssoil map
centre pour la revalorisation des sols contaminéscentre for contaminated land remediation
Centre thématique européen sur les solsEuropean Topic Centre on Soil
Centre thématique SolSoil Topic Centre
charge sur le solsoil loading
Charte européenne des solsEuropean Soil Charter
cheminement dans le sol ou le sous-solpercolation through the ground or subsoil
chimie des solssoil chemistry The study of the inorganic and organic components of the soil and its life cycles
classification de l'usage des solsland use classification
classification de l'usage du solland use classification
coefficient d'occupation des solsplot ratio
combustible du solground fuel
Comité pour l'adaptation au progrès technique et scientifique de la directive relative à la protection de l'environnement et notamment des sols, lors de l'utilisation des boues d'épuration en agricultureCommittee for the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of the directive on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture
Commission technique pour la protection du solTechnical Committee on Soil Protection
compactage du solsoil compaction An increase in bulk density (mass per unit volume) and a decrease in soil porosity resulting from applied loads, vibration, or pressure. More compacted soils (or other materials) can support greater loads (load-bearing capacity). Bulk density can be increased by controlling the moisture content, compaction forces and treatment procedures, as well as by manipulating the type of material being compacted
concentration maximale au solmaximum ground-level dust concentration
concentration observée au solground level concentration
concentration prévisible dans l'environnement dans le solpredicted environmental concentration in soil
concentration prévisible dans l'environnement-Solpredicted environmental concentration in soil
concentration à la surface du solground-level concentration
conditions de sol agressivesaggressive soil conditions
conservation du solsoil conservation Management of soil to prevent or reduce soil erosion and depletion by wind and water. Preservation of soil against deterioration and loss by using it within its capabilities; application of conservation practices needed for its protection and improvement
conservation du solsoil preservation
contamination des solssoil contamination
contamination du solsoil pollution
contamination du solsoil contamination
Convention sur la responsabilité civile pour les dommages de pollution par les hydrocarbures résultant de la recherche et de l'exploitation des ressources minérales du sous-sol marinConvention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage Resulting from Exploration for and Exploitation of Seabed Mineral Resources
couches de solsoil layer Distinctive successive layers of soil produced by internal redistribution processes. Conventionally the layers have been divided into A, B and C horizons. The A horizon is the upper layer, containing humus and is leached and/or eluviated of many minerals. The B horizon forms a zone of deposition and is enriched with clay minerals and iron/aluminium oxides from the A layer. The C layer is the parent material for the present soil and may be partially weathered rock, transported glacial or alluvial material or an earlier soil
couches de solsoil layer
coupe du solsoil profile
culture hors solhydroculture Growing plants without soil but in sand or vermiculite or other granular material, using a liquid solution of nutrients to feed them
destruction des solssoil erosion
destruction des solssoil depletion
directive relative à la surveillance des solsSoil Monitoring Directive
dissipation dans le solsoil dissipation
Division Substances,sol,biotechnologieSubstances,Soil and Biotechnology Division
dommages affectant les solsland damage
drainage du sous-solsubsoil drainage The removal of surplus water from within the soil by natural or artificial means, such as by drains placed below the surface to lower the water table below the root zone
drainage du sous-solsubsoil drainage
durcissement de la surface du solsurface sealing
durcissement de la surface du solsurface run off
durcissement de la surface du solsurface crusting
décontamination des solsreclamation of contaminated soil
décontamination des solssoil decontamination Technologies employed in the removal of PCBs, PAH, pesticides and, more generally, of organic compounds by physical, chemical or biological treatments
décontamination des solssoil decontamination
décontamination des solssoil remediation
décontamination du solsoil purification
décontamination du solsoil decontamination
défense et restauration des solserosion control and land reclamation
dégradation des solsland degradation
dégradation des solssoil deterioration
dégradation des solssoil degradation
dégradation des sols forestiersland degradation
dégradation du solsoil degradation Soil may deteriorate either by physical movement of soil particles from a given site or by depletion of the water-soluble elements in the soil which contribute to the nourishment of crop, plants, grasses, trees, and other economically usable vegetation. The physical movement generally is referred to as erosion. Wind, water, glacial ice, animals and tools in use may be agents of erosion
Département Conservation et Gestion des SolsDepartment of Conservation and Land Management
désagrégation du soldegradation of soil
déterioration du solsoil damage Soil impaired as a consequence of human activity. A study financed by UNEP, reporting in 1992, found that about 10,5% of the world's vegetative surface had been seriously damaged by human activity since 1945. The study found that much of the damage had been masked by a general rise in global agricultural productivity resulting from expanded irrigation, better plant varieties, and greater use of production inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides. More than 1/3 of the damaged land was in Asia, almost 1/3 in Africa, and 1/4 in Central America. Some land had been damaged beyond restoration. The greatest sources of soil degradation were overgrazing, unsuitable agricultural practices, and deforestation
détérioration, dégradation du solsoil damage
eau du solsoil moisture
eau du solsoil water Water stored in soils
effet de solground effect
empoisonnement du solsoil pollution
empoisonnement du solsoil poisoning
enfouissement dans le sous-sol marinsea-bed insertion
Evaluation hydrographique de la pollution des sols et de l'eau en EuropeEuropean Watershed-wide Assessment of Soil and water Pollution
exposition à l'ozone au sol en rapport avec la santéhealth-related ground-level ozone exposure
exposition à l'ozone au sol en rapport avec la végétationvegetation-related ground-level ozone exposure
extraction de la vapeur du solsoil vapor extraction
extraction de la vapeur du solsoil vacuum extraction
extraction de la vapeur du solin situ soil venting
extraction de la vapeur du solin situ volatilization
extraction de la vapeur du solenhanced volatilization
fatigue du solsoil exhaustion
faune du solsoil fauna
faune et flore du solsoil life
fertilité du solsoil fertility The status of a soil with respect to the amount and availability to plants of elements necessary for plant growth
feu de soldeep-seated fire
filtre par le solsoil filter
filtre par le sous-solsoil filter
fixation du carbone dans le solsoil carbon sequestration
fixation du carbone par les solssoil carbon sequestration
fonction du solsoil function The main soil function is participation in the material transformation and migrating processes occurring in the natural environment on which the functioning of ecosystems depends. The most active participants in the occurring processes are microorganisms and invertebrates, whose activity, different variety, complex structure, and abundance accurately reflect the soil type and its characteristics: so they are important indicators of ecological stability. The variety of soil organisms determine its self-regulatory and self-cleaning capacity
fonction du solsoil function
fonctions du solsoil functions
formation du solsoil formation The combination of natural processes by which soils are formed. It is also known as pedogenesis. The most important soil-forming factors are parent material, terrain, climate, aspect, vegetation cover, microorganisms in the soil and the age of the land surface. Some pedologists would add to this list the influence of human activities. All the factors exhibit varying degrees of interrelationship and some are more important than others, with climate often being singled out as the most important
formation du solsoil formation
four à soles étagéesmultiple hearth furnace
gestion de l'utilisation des solsland use management
gestion du solland stewardship
gestion durable des solssustainable management of the soil
humidité du solsoil moisture 1. Water stored in soils. 2. One of the most important elements involved in pedological processes and plant growth. There are three basic forms: 1. water adhering in thin films by molecular attraction to the surface of soil particles and not available for plants is termed hygroscopic water. 2. Water forming thicker films and occupying the smaller pore spaces is termed capillary water. Since it is held against the force of gravity it is permanently available for plant growth and it is this type of soil water which contains plant nutrients in solution. 3. Water in excess of hygroscopic and capillary water is termed gravitational water, which is of a transitory nature because it flows away under the influence of gravity. When the excess has drained away the amount of water retained in the soil is termed its field capacity, when some of its pore spaces are still free of water
hygiène du solsoil hygiene
Impact des rejets de déchets sur les solsImpact of Waste Emissions on Soils
imperméabilisation des solssoil sealing
imperméabilisation des solsland sealing
indice de luminance du solsoil brightness index
infiltration d'eau dans le solwater infiltration into the ground The movement of surface water into soil or rock through cracks and pores
injection dans le solinjection into the ground
laboratoire de soutien au solsupport ground laboratory
Laboratoire Sol, Eau et AirAir, Water and Soil Laboratory
lavage du solsoil washing
le sol et l'atmosphèresoil-and air-hygiene
le sol et l'atmosphèrefederal institution of water-
lessivage du solsoil leaching The removal of water or any soluble constituents from the soil. Leaching often occurs with soil constituents such as nitrate fertilizers with the result that nitrates end up in potable waters
lessivage du solsoil leaching
Loi intérimaire sur l'assainissement du solSoil Cleaning Interim Act
Loi intérimaire sur l'assainissement du solAct containing temporary regulations concerning remedial action in cases of soil contamination
Loi sur la protection du solSoil Protection Act
lutte contre l'érosion du solland erosion control
législation en matière de protection du solsoil conservation legislation A binding rule or body of rules prescribed by a government to protect and prevent the loss of an area's surface layer of decomposed rock and organic material, valued for its nutrients and ability to support life
Manuel sur la méthodologie de prélèvement et d'analyse des sols forestiersManual on methodologies of forest soil sampling and analysis
matériau du solsoil material
minéralogie du solsoil mineralogy Study of the formation, occurrence, properties, composition, and classification of the minerals present in the soil
minéralogie du solsoil mineralogy
m2/m3 de sol contaminé par m3 par annéesquare metres/cubic metres of contaminated soil per cubic metre per year
mécanique des solssoil mechanics The study of the physical properties of soil, especially those properties that affect its ability to bear weight such as water content, density, strength, etc.
occupation des solsland cover
occupation du solland occupation The use, settlement or possession of solid areas of the earth's surface
organisme du solsoil organism
organisme du solsoil organism Organisms which live in the soil
organismes vivants du solsoil life
ozone au niveau du soltropospheric ozone
ozone au niveau du sollow-level ozone
ozone au niveau du solground-level ozone
particules du solsoil particles
photodégradation dans le solsoil photolysis
plan d'occupation des solsland use plan The key element of a comprehensive plan; describes the recommended location and intensity of development for public and private land uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and agricultural
plan d'occupation des solsland-use plan
plano-solplasticity limit
plano-solplasticity
point fixe au solground run-up
polluant des solssoil pollutant
polluant des solsland pollutant
polluant des solssoil pollutant Solid, liquid and gaseous substances that detrimentally alter the natural condition of the soil
pollution atmosphérique au niveau du solground-level air pollution
pollution au niveau du solpollution at the ground level
pollution des solssoil pollution
pollution des solsland pollution
pollution du solsoil pollution Modifications of soil features or, more generally, of its chemical and biological balance, caused by the discharge of polluting substances
pollution du solsoil contamination
pollution du solland pollution
pollution du solland pollution The presence of one or more contaminants upon or within an area of land, or its constituents
pourcentage de sols désignés pour rester ou devenir des habitats naturels ou des zones vertes par annéepercentage of land planned to remain or become natural habitats or green areas per year
pouvoir auto-épurateur des solsnatural regenerative capacity of soils
processus du solsoil process The major processes in soils are gains, losses, transfers, and transformations of organic matter, soluble salts, carbonates, silicate clay minerals, sesquioxides, and silica. Gains consist normally of additions of organic matter, and of oxygen and water through oxidation and hydration, but in some sites slow continuous additions of new mineral materials take place at the surface or soluble materials are deposited from groundwater. Losses are chiefly of materials dissolved or suspended in water percolating through the profile or running off the surface
processus du solsoil process
profil du solsoil profile
profil du solsoil profile A vertical section of a soil, showing horizons and parent material
programme de recherche "Utilisation et gestion des sols et des eaux"Land and water use and management research programme
projet "Erosion des sols et ressources en terres"Soil erosion and land resources project
protection des solssoil protection
protection des sols et des eaux souterrainesprotection of soils and groundwaters
protection du solsoil conservation
Protocole relatif à la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution résultant de l'exploration et de l'exploitation du plateau continental du fond de la mer et de son sous-solProtocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf and the Seabed and its Subsoil
Protocole relatif à la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution résultant de l'exploration et de l'exploitation du plateau continental du fond de la mer et de son sous-solOffshore Protocol
qualité du solsoil quality
qualité du solsoil quality All current positive or negative properties with regard to soil utilization and soil functions
radar météo au solground weather radar
rapport volume-solcoverage-space index
ravageurs du solsoil borne pests
rejet de toute substance polluante dans le solrelease of any polluting substance into soil
rejet en sous solunderground disposal
rejet en sous solunderground disposal The discharge, dumping or emission of wastes below the surface of the soil
remise en état des sols après l'extractionland reclamation after mining
remise en état des sols négligés ou abandonnésrehabilitation of derelict land
ressources du solsoil resources
ressources du solsoil resource
ressources du solground resources
ressources du solsoil resource No definition needed
richesses du sous-solground resources
rinçage du solsoil flushing
régime d'humidité du solsoil moisture regime
réhabilitation des solssoil remediation
réhabilitation des solsreclamation of contaminated soil
réhabilitation du solsoil purification
réhabilitation du solsoil decontamination
Réseau asiatique de conservation des sols dans les régions tropicales humidesAsian Soil Conservation Network for the Humid Tropics
Réseau d'action concertée pour les sols contaminés par l'industrie en EuropeConcerted Action Network for Industrially Contaminated Land in Europe
réseau de surveillance au solground-based monitoring network
Réseau des technologies environnementales en Europe pour la réhabilitation des sols contaminésContaminated Land Rehabilitation Network for Environmental Technologies in Europe
Réseau pour les sols contaminés par l'industrie en EuropeNetwork for industrially contaminated land in Europe
rétention de carbone des solssoil carbon sequestration
salination du solsoil salination
salinisation du solsalinization
salinisation du solsoil salination The accumulation of soluble mineral salts near the surface of soil, usually caused by the capillary flow of water from saline ground water. Where the rate of surface evaporation is high, irrigation can exacerbate the problem by moistening the soil and causing water to be drawn from deeper levels as water evaporates from the surface. The evaporation of pure water leaves the salts behind, allowing them to accumulate, and they can reach concentrations that are toxic to plants, thus sterilizing the land
salinisation du solsoil salination
salinité du solsoil salinity Measurement of the quantity of mineral salts found in a soil. Many semi-arid and arid areas are naturally salty. By definition they are areas of substantial water deficit where evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation. Thus, whereas in humid areas there is sufficient water to percolate through the soil and to leach soluble materials from the soil and the rocks into the rivers and hence into the sea, in deserts this is not the case. Salts therefore tend to accumulate
salinité du solsoil salinity
salure du solsalting of soil
salure du solsalinization
science du solsoil science
science du solpedology
sciences du solsoil science The study of the properties, occurrence, and management of soil as a natural resource. Generally it includes the chemistry, microbiology, physics, morphology, and mineralogy of soils, as well as their genesis and classification
sciences du solsoil science
Service des sols - ressources, aménagement et conservationSoil Resources, Management and Conservation Service
sodisation des solssodization
sol alcalinalkali soil Soil that contains sufficient exchangeable sodium to interfere with water penetration and crop growth, either with or without appreciable quantities of soluble salts
sol artificielartificial soil
sol brunbrown forest soil
sol contaminécontaminated soil Soil which because of its previous or current use has substances under, on or in it which, depending upon their concentration and/or quantity, may represent a direct potential or indirect hazard to man or to the environment
sol contaminécontaminated soil
sol croûtéincrusted soil
sol de rizièrepaddy soil
sol de transitiontransition soil
sol de transitionintergrade soil
sol diluvialsoil on pleistocene sediments
sol d'incrustationsincrusted soil
sol dégradédegraded soil
sol dégradédegraded land
sol dénudébare soil
sol en forte pentesteeply sloping ground
sol ferralitiquelatosol
sol ferralitiquelaterite
sol latéritiquelatosol
sol latéritiquelaterite
sol marginalmarginal soil
sol marneuxmarly soil
sol noir à cotonvertisol
sol noir à cotonblock cotton soil
sol sablo-argileuxsandy clay soil
sol sablo-limoneuxsandy loam soil
sol saturé engorgé d'eauwaterlogged land
sol saturé engorgé d'eauwaterlogged land Waterlogging is an effect of canal irrigation; it occurs when the water table rises to within 3 meters of a crop's roots, impeding their ability to absorb oxygen and ultimately compromising crop yields. Many factors contribute to waterlogging. These include inadequate drainage, improper balance in the use of groundwater and surface water, seepage and percolation from unlined channels, overwatering, planting crops not suited to specific soils, and inadequate preparation of land before irrigation
sol sodiquesodic soil
sol sur roches primitivesbasement soil
sol tourbeuxboggy soil
sol tourbeuxbog soil
sol traitétreated soil
sol à sous-sol compactplasticity limit
sol à sous-sol compactplasticity
sols agricolesagricultural soils
sols lessivéswashed off soils or leached out soils
solution d'éléments du solsoil solution
sous-solsubsoil Soil underlying surface soil, devoid of plant roots
sous solsubsoil
sous-solsubsurface
sous-sol de la merseabed subsoil
sous-sol marinseabed subsoil
stabilisation du solsoil stabilisation Chemical or mechanical treatment designed to increase or maintain the stability of a soil mass or otherwise to improve its engineering properties, as by increasing its shear strength, reducing its compressibility, or decreasing its tendency to absorb water. Stabilization methods include physical compaction and treatment with cement, lime, and bitumen
stabilité du solsoil stability Soil stability depends on its shear strength, its compressibility and its tendency to absorb water. Stabilization methods include physical compaction and treatment with cement, lime, and bitumen
stabilité du solsoil stability
stock de carbone des solssoil carbon stock
stockage du carbone dans les sols agricolescarbon farming
structure du solsoil structure The combination or aggregation of primary soil particles into aggregates or clusters, which are separated from adjoining peds by surfaces of weakness. Soil structure is classified on the basis of size, shape, and distinctness into classes, types, and grades
structure du solsoil fabric
stérilisation des solssoil sterilization
substances dangereuses pour le solsubstances hazardous to soil
système au solground-based system
dynamique du système des matières organiques du soldynamics of soil organic matter system
dynamique du système des matières organiques du soldynamics of soil organic matter
systématisation de l'affectation des solssoil use regime Type of management and utilization of the soil
séquestration du carbone dans les solssoil carbon sequestration
séquestration du CO2 dans le sous-solgeological storage of COsub2sub
séquestration du CO2 dans le sous-solgeological storage of carbon dioxide
séquestration du CO2 dans les sols agricolescarbon farming
taux d'occupation du solfill factor
taux d'évolution de l'utilisation des solsrates of land-use change
technique des sols et des matériauxsoils and materials engineering
tension de l'eau du solsoil moisture tension
tension de l'eau du soltensiometer
tension de l'eau du solmoisture tension
texture du solsoil texture 1. Refers to the relative proportions of the various size groups (sand, silt and clay) of the individual soil grains in a mass of soil. 2. Classification of soil by the proportion and graduations of the three size groups of soil grains, i.e., sand, silt and clay, present in the soil
travail du solworking the soil
travail du solworking the soil Ploughing the soil for agricultural purposes
type de solsoil type A phase or subdivision of a soil series based primarily on texture of the surface soil to a depth at least equal to plow depth (about 15 cm)
ténacité du solplasticity of soil
utilisation du solsoil use
utilisation du solsoil use Functional utilization of soil for agriculture, industry, or residential building purposes
vol stationnaire un patin au solone skid landing
économie des sols en eauxwater-holding capacity of the soil
épandage sur le solland application
épandage sur le solland treatment
épuisement des solssoil depletion
épuisement du solsoil exhaustion
épuration par le solpurification through the soil The act or process in which a section of the ground is freed from pollution or any type of contamination, often through natural processes
épuration par le solpurification through the soil
équilibre hydrique en surface et en sous-solsurface and groundwater balance
érosion des solssoil erosion
érosion du solsoil erosion Detachment and movement of topsoil or soil material from the upper part of the profile, by the action of wind or running water, especially as a result of changes brought about by human activity, such as unsuitable or mismanaged agriculture
érosion éolienne du solsoil erosion by wind
étanchéité de la surface du solsoil surface sealing Any activity or process in which ground surface areas are packed or plugged to prevent percolation or the passage of fluids
étanchéité de la surface du solsoil surface sealing
étude du solsoil analysis
études de solsoil studies