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FUSE SETTING [3 records]

Record 1 2017-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
  • Demolition (Military)
DEF

The action of setting a fuze.

OBS

Although the terms ''fuse'' and ''fuze'' are thought to be synonyms, the term ''fuse'' refers to a cord-like igniting device whereas the term ''fuze'' refers to a device used in ammunition that incorporates mechanical, electrical, chemical or hydrostatic components to initiate a train by deflagration or detonation.

OBS

fuze setting: term and definition officially approved by the Ammunition & Explosives Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board.

Key term(s)
  • fuse setting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Destruction (Militaire)
DEF

Action de régler une fusée.

OBS

réglage de fusée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie des explosifs et munitions et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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