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POWER STROKE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- recoil stroke
1, record 1, English, recoil%20stroke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- power stroke 1, record 1, English, power%20stroke
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Complete backward action of a weapon from the time explosion occurs until the recoiling portions have been stopped by the compression of the spring(s). 1, record 1, English, - recoil%20stroke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recul
1, record 1, French, recul
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement arrière complet d'une arme à partir de l'explosion de la cartouche jusqu'à l'arrêt des éléments en recul par la compression du (des) ressort(s). 1, record 1, French, - recul
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recul : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 1, French, - recul
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Air Transport
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- power stroke
1, record 2, English, power%20stroke
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- firing stroke 1, record 2, English, firing%20stroke
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Transport aérien
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps moteur
1, record 2, French, temps%20moteur
correct, 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 1995-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 3, English, power%20stroke
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combustion immediately takes place (...) The rapid expansion of the gas greatly increases the pressure in the cylinder and forces the piston down from TDC to BDC, causing the crankshaft to turn. This is known as the power stroke. 1, record 3, English, - power%20stroke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- combustion
1, record 3, French, combustion
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- temps de combustion 1, record 3, French, temps%20de%20combustion
masculine noun
- explosion 1, record 3, French, explosion
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mélange gazeux, enflammé par une étincelle électrique, brûle, et en se détendant il chasse le piston vers le bas, ce qui donne une impulsion motrice au vilebrequin par l'intermédiaire de la bielle. 1, record 3, French, - combustion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 4, English, power%20stroke
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Near the top of the compression stroke the highly compressed charge of air and gasoline is ignited by the spark plug and expanding rapidly, power stroke forces the piston back down to the bottom of the cylinder. 2, record 4, English, - power%20stroke
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Thus, during the power stroke the engine tends to speed up, while during the other three strokes, the engine tends to slow down. 2, record 4, English, - power%20stroke
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- temps moteur
1, record 4, French, temps%20moteur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Troisième temps du cycle, soit la combustion , pendant lequel le piston est chassé vers le bas du cylindre et communique son impulsion au vilebrequin par l'intermédiaire de la bielle. 1, record 4, French, - temps%20moteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 5, English, power%20stroke
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- temps moteur 1, record 5, French, temps%20moteur
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 6, English, power%20stroke
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- course de combustion
1, record 6, French, course%20de%20combustion
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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