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DROP TANK [2 records]

Record 1 1997-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
DEF

a tank which can be jettisoned

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
DEF

A tank or chamber installed in the discharge line of a pump to absorb or cushion uneven flow, and to prevent sudden variations in pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
OBS

Pour lait concentré.

Spanish

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