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TELEPHONE BELL [2 records]

Record 1 2012-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones
DEF

A device, usually part of the telephone set, that responds to a 20-Hz signal to produce a ringing sound.

OBS

The bell ... is used to alert the customer to an incoming call.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones
DEF

Sonnerie, généralement incorporée à l'appareil téléphonique, qui fonctionne avec le courant de fréquence 50 Hz [en Europe] envoyé sur la ligne sous une tension de 80 volts.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Teléfonos
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Record 2 1986-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphones

Spanish

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