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primary cell [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- primary cell
1, record 1, English, primary%20cell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A primary cell is one in which the chemical action eats away one of the electrodes, usually the negative electrode. When this happens, the electrode must be replaced or the cell must be discarded. 1, record 1, English, - primary%20cell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Primary cells are non-rechargeable. 2, record 1, English, - primary%20cell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pile électrique
1, record 1, French, pile%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pile primaire 2, record 1, French, pile%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
- pile 2, record 1, French, pile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément individuel servant à la production d'énergie électrique par transformation directe d'énergie chimique. 3, record 1, French, - pile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des piles primaires sont des piles sèches. On désigne sous ce nom les piles dont l'électrolyte est immobilisé par une substance absorbante. 2, record 1, French, - pile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les piles primaires sont des piles non-rechargeables. 4, record 1, French, - pile%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilas y acumuladores
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pila
1, record 1, Spanish, pila
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- elemento primario 1, record 1, Spanish, elemento%20primario
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Coal Preparation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- primary cell
1, record 2, English, primary%20cell
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- primary flotation cell 2, record 2, English, primary%20flotation%20cell
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of flotation cells in which the raw feed is given a preliminary treatment, either or both of the products being subsequently retreated. 3, record 2, English, - primary%20cell
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
primary cell: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - primary%20cell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Préparation des charbons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cellule primaire
1, record 2, French, cellule%20primaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cellule de flottation primaire 2, record 2, French, cellule%20de%20flottation%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de cellules de flottation dans lequel l'alimentation brute est soumise à un traitement préliminaire; l'un ou l'autre des produits obtenus, ou tous les deux, sont retraités ultérieurement. 1, record 2, French, - cellule%20primaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellule primaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - cellule%20primaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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