Feb 2, 2012 12:59
12 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
Colúvios
Portuguese to English
Tech/Engineering
Mining & Minerals / Gems
mining
what is meaning of Colúvios?
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +1 | colluvium | liz askew |
5 | sediments down the hill | ghostwriter-BR |
References
Watch the plural! | kashew |
Proposed translations
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colluvium
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:yV1t8YDakloJ:www....
you should have been able to find this yourself:)
you should have been able to find this yourself:)
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sediments down the hill
Colluvium - Mechanical or Physical Weathering Gallery
geology.about.com/od/.../ig/.../colluvium.htm - Traduzir esta página
Colluvium is sediment that has moved downhill to the bottom of the slope without the help of running water in streams. Gravity, in the form of soil creep, and ...
Peer comment(s):
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kashew
: I don't see the need to explain - this is a translation site ;-)
5 hrs
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I understand that this venue is intended to be a bridge rather than an abyss.
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Reference comments
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Reference:
Watch the plural!
colluvium [kəˈluːvɪəm]
n pl -via [-vɪə], -viums
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a mixture of rock fragments from the bases of cliffs
[Latin: collection of filth, from colluere to wash thoroughly, from com- (intensive) + luere to wash]
n pl -via [-vɪə], -viums
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a mixture of rock fragments from the bases of cliffs
[Latin: collection of filth, from colluere to wash thoroughly, from com- (intensive) + luere to wash]
Discussion
He/She gave no context and when one wants to know the meaning of a single word the dictionnaire is the better option and the web has many....
The asker is from India. It's a little bit diffult for them to understand Portuguese words, specially technical terminology, and believe me, I know what I am saying :)
On the other hand, one should make an effort, and look for answers himself or herself, and since we're professionals, it's our duty.
Regards,
sflor