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Record 1 2010-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

An orifice with sharp edges, in which the water passing through touches only the line of the edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Orifice à rebords aigus dans lequel l'eau qui passe ne fait que toucher l'arête du rebord.

Spanish

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