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HEAT LOSS [2 records]

Record 1 2018-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat (Physics)
DEF

A decrease in the amount of heat contained in a space, resulting from heat flow through walls, windows, roof and other building envelope components.

OBS

heat loss: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

OBS

heat loss: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Chaleur (Physique)
OBS

perte de chaleur : terme normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

OBS

perte thermique; déperdition thermique; perte de chaleur : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Termodinámica
  • Calor (Física)
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Record 2 1996-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
DEF

Refroidissement du plongeur, toujours important en immersion ou en conditions hyperbares.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Buceo (Deportes)
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