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Record 1 2014-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanics and Heat
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

The medium, liquid or gas in the environment surrounding a machine.

OBS

surrounding medium; ambient medium: terms and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique et chaleur
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Fluide, liquide ou gaz dans l'environnement entourant une machine.

OBS

milieu environnant; milieu ambiant : termes et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica y calor
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
DEF

Fluido, liquido o gas, en el ambiente que rodea la máquina.

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