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PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- principal meridian
1, record 1, English, principal%20meridian
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
principal meridians: Two mutually perpendicular meridians of an astigmatic power ocular or lens that are parallel to the two line foci. 1, record 1, English, - principal%20meridian
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
principal meridian: The plural form of this term (principal meridians) and the plural definition have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - principal%20meridian
Record 1, Key term(s)
- principal meridians
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méridien principal
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
méridiens principaux : Deux méridiens mutuellement perpendiculaires d'un oculaire ou d'un verre astigmatique qui sont parallèles aux deux lignes focales. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méridien principal : Le terme au pluriel (méridiens principaux) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- méridiens principaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- principal meridian 1, record 2, English, principal%20meridian
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méridien principal 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9ridien%20principal
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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