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ENCLOSED-SCALE THERMOMETER [1 record]

Record 1 1985-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

In the case of an enclosed-scale thermometer, the scale is marked on a «scale-bearing strip» fixed longitudinally behind the capillary tube. The capillary tube and the scale-bearing strip are enclosed in a transparent, sealed tube fused to the bulb and forming a protective sheath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

Dans le cas des thermomètres à enveloppe, l'échelle est tracée sur une plaquette porte-échelle fixée longitudinalement derrière le tube capillaire; le tube capillaire et la plaquette porte-échelle sont entourés d'un tube étanche transparent (tube enveloppe) soudé au réservoir et formant enveloppe de protection.

Spanish

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