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CROSS WIRES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross-hairs
1, record 1, English, cross%2Dhairs
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross hairs 2, record 1, English, cross%20hairs
correct, plural
- cross wires 2, record 1, English, cross%20wires
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of wires or etched lines placed on a reticule held in the focal plane of a telescope. They are used as index marks for pointings of the telescope such as in a transit or level when pointings and readings must be made on a rod. 1, record 1, English, - cross%2Dhairs
Record 1, Key term(s)
- crosshairs
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fils croisés
1, record 1, French, fils%20crois%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des deux traits principaux rectangulaires du réticule. 1, record 1, French, - fils%20crois%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cross wires 1, record 2, English, cross%20wires
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - cross%20wires
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fils transversaux
1, record 2, French, fils%20transversaux
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - fils%20transversaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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