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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
  • Electric Cables
DEF

A plastic cap-like device used to splice wires.

CONT

Next, to keep all your wires connected, you'll want to cover them with wire caps. Simply screw the caps onto the wire bundles clockwise.

OBS

marrette: Use of this term should be avoided since "Marrette" is a trademark owned by Thomas & Betts.

PHR

Pressure-type, screw-on, twist-on wire connector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement électriques
  • Câbles électriques
DEF

Pièce creuse à l'intérieur de laquelle on raccorde les conducteurs de fils électriques à relier.

CONT

Ouvrez la partie arrière de la plinthe électrique, sortez le fil électrique et libérez du capuchon de connexion [...] les deux brins.

OBS

marette; marrette : L'emploi de ces termes est déconseillé, «Marrette» étant une marque de commerce de Thomas & Betts.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment
OBS

In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 9484 - Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Appareillage électrique
OBS

Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9484 - Monteurs/monteuses et contrôleurs/contrôleuses dans la fabrication de matériel, d'appareils et d'accessoires électriques.

Spanish

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