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LIFT PUMP [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
DEF

A common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a nonreturn valve in the pipe.

OBS

suction pump: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
DEF

Pompe où le liquide monte dans le corps de pompe par l'effet de la pression atmosphérique lorsque le piston s'élève.

OBS

pompe aspirante : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes

Spanish

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