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shunt [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines
- Electrical Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shunt
1, record 1, English, shunt
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shunt excited 2, record 1, English, shunt%20excited
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Referring to] a machine to denote that it is excited by a winding in parallel to the armature winding. 1, record 1, English, - shunt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shunt: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission in 1996. 3, record 1, English, - shunt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques
- Électrotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à excitation en dérivation
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20excitation%20en%20d%C3%A9rivation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- à excitation shunt 1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20excitation%20shunt
correct, standardized
- excité en dérivation 2, record 1, French, excit%C3%A9%20en%20d%C3%A9rivation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'] une machine excitée par un enroulement en parallèle avec l'enroulement d'induit. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20excitation%20en%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à excitation en dérivation; à excitation shunt : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale en 1996. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20excitation%20en%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brush flexible
1, record 2, English, brush%20flexible
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- shunt 1, record 2, English, shunt
correct, standardized
- brush shunt 1, record 2, English, brush%20shunt
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connection between a brush and the brush terminal. 1, record 2, English, - brush%20flexible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brush flexible; shunt: terms and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 2, English, - brush%20flexible
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- câble de balai
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20balai
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- shunt de balai 1, record 2, French, shunt%20de%20balai
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion entre un balai et la cosse de balai. 1, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20balai
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
câble de balai; shunt de balai : termes et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20balai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de fabricación de componentes eléctricos
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable de escobilla
1, record 2, Spanish, cable%20de%20escobilla
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conexión entre una escobilla y el terminal de escobilla. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cable%20de%20escobilla
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shunt
1, record 3, English, shunt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conduit collectif
1, record 3, French, conduit%20collectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaine d'évacuation des fumées ou de ventilation constituée d'un conduit collecteur sur toute la hauteur du bâtiment et de raccordements à chaque étage, cheminant parallèlement au collecteur et débouchant dans celui-ci. 2, record 3, French, - conduit%20collectif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shunt
1, record 4, English, shunt
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- electric shunt 2, record 4, English, electric%20shunt
standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electrical conductor connected in parallel with some apparatus (such as a galvanometer) so that only a desired fraction of the current will pass through the latter. 3, record 4, English, - shunt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shunt; electric shunt: terms standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 4, record 4, English, - shunt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- shunt
1, record 4, French, shunt
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- shunt électrique 2, record 4, French, shunt%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun, standardized
- dérivation 3, record 4, French, d%C3%A9rivation
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conducteur électrique monté en parallèle avec un appareil (tel qu'un galvanomètre) afin que seulement une fraction désirée du courant traverse celui-ci. 3, record 4, French, - shunt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shunt; shunt électrique : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 4, record 4, French, - shunt
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shunt
1, record 5, English, shunt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A safety device used during rappelling that is supposed to stop a rappeller's descent in the event he rappels out of control or wishes to halt downward progress. 2, record 5, English, - shunt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shunt-type ascender ... uses an exaggerated "S"-shaped camming action to clamp the rope ... [which] provides an excellent grip on muddy and icy ropes ... The Shunt is the only ascender with two-rope capacity. 3, record 5, English, - shunt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is ... ideal for security during descent ... equally useful for belaying the second on a rope. 4, record 5, English, - shunt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- shunt
1, record 5, French, shunt
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil [...] de sécurité [...] pour descente en rappel. 2, record 5, French, - shunt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sécurité rappel, le shunt coulisse lorsqu'on maintient son levier appuyé et bloque dès qu'on le lâche [mais] à ne pas utiliser en auto-assurance. 3, record 5, French, - shunt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le principe du Shunt est de bloquer sur une ou deux cordes. [...] il convient pour l'assurance du second de cordée. 4, record 5, French, - shunt
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Aussi peut-il] servir de bloqueur de pédale pour une remontée sur une corde fixe si le grimpeur coince la corde pendant un rappel. Son efficacité est identique sur corde sèche, mouillée, glacée, [argileuse] ou terreuse. 5, record 5, French, - shunt
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-07-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shunt
1, record 6, English, shunt
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mettre en dérivation 1, record 6, French, mettre%20en%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mettre en parallèle 1, record 6, French, mettre%20en%20parall%C3%A8le
- shunter 1, record 6, French, shunter
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(n.m.) (son et télévision) Abaissement volontaire et progressif du niveau du signal son ou image jusqu'à l'annulation. 1, record 7, French, - fondu
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source: Banque des mots, volume 5, p. 67. 2, record 7, French, - fondu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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