TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

double acting compressor [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1999-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
CONT

The compressor ... may be double acting (that is, compression takes place first on one side of the piston and then on the other).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
  • Machines frigorifiques
CONT

Compresseurs alternatifs. Les plus communs [...] sont ceux à piston qui peuvent être à simple effet ou à double effet, selon que le piston est utilisé sur l'une ou sur les deux faces.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: