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baseplate [4 records]

Record 1 2012-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

A temporary form representing the base of a denture and used for making maxillomandibulary (jaw) relation records, arranging artificial teeth, or trial placement in the mouth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
CONT

[Les maquettes d'occlusion sont une] préfiguration d'une prothèse adjointe, comportant une plaque-base rigide ("base-plate") et des bourrelets généralement en cire ("record rim"), qui permet d'enregistrer des rapports inter-maxillaires et de placer les modèles dans ces rapports sur un articulateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis dental
DEF

Base sobre la cual se monta la prótesis de prueba o se construye el anillo de oclusión.

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Record 2 2002-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
DEF

The metallic base of a mortar.

Key term(s)
  • base plate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades
DEF

Base métallique d'un mortier.

OBS

plaque de base : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Columns and Foundations
  • Turbines
DEF

A metal plate that provides support or a foundation.

CONT

Small turbines are bolted to the foundation, or base plate, and thermal changes are absorbed in the machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poteaux et fondations métalliques
  • Turbines
CONT

Les prolongements de la bride horizontale inférieure HP reposent sur le socle du palier amont, le cylindre BP est lié directement à la plaque de base.

Spanish

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Record 4 1982-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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