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QUENCH [4 records]

Record 1 2001-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dust Removal
CONT

Depending on waste treated, pollution control equipment for offgas may be necessary; this can include quench chambers, baghouse filters, gas absorbers and mist eliminators.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dépoussiérage
CONT

Dépendant des déchets traités, des systèmes antipollution pour les gaz peuvent être requis : quench, filtres à manches, absorbeurs de gaz, dévésiculeurs, etc.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

A box filled with water into which fabric is run after singeing to prevent sparks or fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Quenching
DEF

To rapidly cool heat-treated metal by immersion in an oil or water bath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trempe (Métal)
DEF

Tremper un métal, le refroidir brusquement après l'avoir porté à une température élevée, afin de lui donner plus de dureté.

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
CONT

The known superconductor tended to be quenched, or restored to the normal resistive state.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
OBS

Des expériences montrèrent qu'il existe une valeur critique du champ au-delà de laquelle tous les métaux purs supraconducteurs transitent vers l'état résistif.

Spanish

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