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VITAL CHAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Industries
OBS

vital: of the utmost importance: essential to the continued existence, vigor, efficiency, independence, or value of something expressed or implied; taking priority in consideration over other factors or elements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries diverses
DEF

Chaîne de régulation commandant un élément d'une installation industrielle et dont l'arrêt serait fatal à cette installation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industrias varias
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