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MELTING TIME [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Road Maintenance
DEF

The time taken for ice or snow to completely melt after the spreading of a road de-icing agent.

OBS

melting time: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Entretien des routes
DEF

Temps nécessaire à la fusion complète de la neige ou [de] la glace [après] l'épandage d'un fondant routier.

OBS

temps de fusion : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment
OBS

pre-arcing time; melting time: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage électrique
CONT

A une valeur efficace de courant correspond, pour chaque type d'élément de remplacement, une durée de fusion ou de préarc.

OBS

durée de fusion; durée de préarc : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

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