TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 1991-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Condition when a primer, or battery cup primer assembly, moves partially out of its proper location in the primer pocket of a cartridge or shotshell during firing.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Cas où une amorce est repoussée partiellement hors de sa position normale dans la cuvette d'amorçage d'une cartouche, sous l'effet du tir.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Mines
  • Advanced Technology Weapons

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines terrestres
  • Armes de haute technicité

Spanish

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