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MFD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measurements of Electricity
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microfarad
1, record 1, English, microfarad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- μF 1, record 1, English, %26%23956%3BF
correct, see observation
- mfd 2, record 1, English, mfd
avoid
- mf 2, record 1, English, mf
avoid
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One millionth of a farad. 2, record 1, English, - microfarad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The value of capacitance shown on capacitors is often given in microfarads or in even smaller units because the basic unit, the farad, is relatively very large. 3, record 1, English, - microfarad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mfd; mf: these abbreviations do not conform to the rules applicable to SI unit symbols. 3, record 1, English, - microfarad
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microfarad
1, record 1, French, microfarad
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- μF 1, record 1, French, %26%23956%3BF
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité usuelle de capacité (un millionième de farad: μF). 1, record 1, French, - microfarad
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microgravity facilities development programme
1, record 2, English, microgravity%20facilities%20development%20programme
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- microgravity facilities development program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programme de développement d'installations de recherche en microgravité
1, record 2, French, programme%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20d%27installations%20de%20recherche%20en%20microgravit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-05-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Farm Tractors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanical front wheel drive
1, record 3, English, mechanical%20front%20wheel%20drive
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MFD 1, record 3, English, MFD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optional MFD gives you four wheel pulling for the extra traction and reduces rolling resistance needed to keep going in wet, rough, soft or hilly conditions. Further it assists in maintaining positive steering control in adverse field conditions. Operated in conjunction with standard differential lock, mechanical front wheel drive helps control wheel slippage in spots where 2-wheel drive tractors may slip and skid. 1, record 3, English, - mechanical%20front%20wheel%20drive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traction avant auxiliaire à transmission mécanique
1, record 3, French, traction%20avant%20auxiliaire%20%C3%A0%20transmission%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de traction dans lequel la transmission relaye la puissance du moteur aux roues avant du tracteur pour les rendre temporairement motrices. 2, record 3, French, - traction%20avant%20auxiliaire%20%C3%A0%20transmission%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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