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BREAK CONTACT [2 records]

Record 1 2009-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
  • Electric Power Distribution
DEF

A contact, the current-carrying members of which are in engagement when the operating unit is in its normal position.

OBS

... this meaning for back contact is restricted to relay parlance.

OBS

b contact; break contact: terms standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
  • Distribution électrique
CONT

[...] il y a les contacts qui sont fermés lorsque le relais n'est pas excité, mais qui s'ouvrent dès qu'il est excité; on les appelle contacts «repos».

OBS

contact à ouverture; contact b : termes normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Armour
DEF

To escape from enemy direct fire and observation to forestall his reactions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Se dérober aux feux et vues de l'ennemi pour devancer ses réactions.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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