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gravity system [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
DEF

A water supply system that relies entirely on the force of gravity to create pressure and cause water to flow through the system.

OBS

The water supply, which is often an elevated tank, is at a higher level than the system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
DEF

Système d'approvisionnement en eau qui repose entièrement sur la force de gravité pour créer une pression [et] ainsi forcer l'eau à circuler dans le système.

OBS

L'approvisionnement en eau, qui se retrouve habituellement dans un château d'eau, est situé à un niveau supérieur à celui du réseau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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