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COUNTER PRESSURE [3 records]

Record 1 2014-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
CONT

If he presses against the blade, a quick counter pressure attack may take him by surprise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
CONT

Les attaques au fer [sur les préparations] s'exécutent : par battement ou pression sous la forme de contre-battement ou contre-pression.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Pressure in the exhaust manifold of a running engine; affects volumetric efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

A la fin de la détente, on apporte une avance à l'ouverture de la soupape d'échappement (...) qui évite les contre-pressions à la remontée du piston et permet d'accélérer l'équilibre des pressions intérieures et extérieures au cylindre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de escape (Vehículos automotores)
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Record 3 2000-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Brewing and Malting
Key term(s)
  • counter pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Brasserie et malterie

Spanish

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