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electric fan [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electric fan
1, record 1, English, electric%20fan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electric fan: an item in the "Temperature Control Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - electric%20fan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur électrique
1, record 1, French, ventilateur%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilateur électrique : objet de la classe «Équipement de régulation de la température» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - ventilateur%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Aeroindustry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electric fan
1, record 2, English, electric%20fan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An electric fan is a very simple appliance consisting simply of a switch and a motor which turns a fan blade. There are two types, one used for moving air for cooling and exhaust fans to remove kitchen odors. 2, record 2, English, - electric%20fan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Appareils sanitaires
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur électrique
1, record 2, French, ventilateur%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil, dispositif servant à brasser l'air à renouveler, rafraîchir l'atmosphère. Ventilateur à main, [...] électrique, etc. 2, record 2, French, - ventilateur%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 3, record 2, French, - ventilateur%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-01-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electric fan
1, record 3, English, electric%20fan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most transversally mounted engines use an electric fan. The fan may start operating on a hot day, even if the engine isn't running. Also, it can be off when the engine is running- and suddenly kick on. 1, record 3, English, - electric%20fan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- motoventilateur
1, record 3, French, motoventilateur
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le motoventilateur (...) se présente comme un ventilateur d'appartement entraîné par un petit moteur électrique dont la mise en marche est assurée par un contacteur thermique. 1, record 3, French, - motoventilateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electric fan
1, record 4, English, electric%20fan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- électroventilateur
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lectroventilateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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