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EARPHONES [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones
CONT

Earphones or headsets ... operate on the principle of a vibrating ... diaphragm attracted or repelled by a small electromagnet in the earpiece.

OBS

earphone: this term specifically refers to the part of the headphone that goes into or on the ears.

OBS

headphone; earphone: terms usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • earphones
  • headphones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones
OBS

écouteur téléphonique : ce terme réfère spécifiquement à la partie du casque qui est placée sur ou dans les oreilles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Teléfonos
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