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
5 sediments down the hill

Discussion

sflor (X) Feb 2, 2012:
I agree with you I agree with you Sílvia in that point, that's why I said that our duty as a professional is to look for answers first, and then in case of any doubt ask here... but context is needed obviously, and he or she failed in that.
Silvia Aquino Feb 2, 2012:
sflor,
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....
sflor (X) Feb 2, 2012:
Sílvia Sílvia,
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
Silvia Aquino Feb 2, 2012:
Have you thought about using a dictionnaire?

Proposed translations

+1
6 mins

colluvium

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:yV1t8YDakloJ:www....

you should have been able to find this yourself:)
Peer comment(s):

agree kashew
6 hrs
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18 mins

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):

neutral kashew : I don't see the need to explain - this is a translation site ;-)
5 hrs
I understand that this venue is intended to be a bridge rather than an abyss.
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Reference comments

1 hr
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]
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