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foot switch [2 records]

Record 1 2013-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

A foot switch is activated by pressing with the foot on the top of a hinged surface. Foot switches are available in wired or wireless models and some provide tactile and auditory feedback.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Un commutateur à pied est activé par une pression du pied sur la partie supérieure d’une surface articulée. Ce type de commutateur est offert dans des modèles câblés ou sans fil et certains réagissent de manière tactile et sonore.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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