TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

METAL CONTACT [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1988-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Metal contacts around the top of the distributor cap form a link between de rotor and the spark plug cables.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

(...) [Le distributeur] reçoit le courant haute tension de la bobine (...) et le distribue dans sa rotation aux plots de distribution du couvercle qui sont reliés aux bougies.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: