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thermal effect [3 records]

Record 1 1999-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Minute voltages arising from random electron motion, which is a function of absolute temperature expressed in degrees Kelvin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

Ces défauts ponctuels, sous l'effet de l'agitation thermique, changent de site [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
DEF

In a semi-conductor, the random movement of holes and electrons within a crystal due to the thermal (heat) energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 3 1995-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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