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WIND BELT [2 records]

Record 1 2022-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A zone of the Earth's surface over which particular wind systems flow.

CONT

The wind belts girdling the planet are organised into three cells in each hemisphere—the Hadley cell, the Ferrel cell, and the polar cell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

De l'équateur aux pôles, la circulation atmosphérique peut être divisée en trois zones de circulation des vents. Elles sont respectivement composées des cellules de Hadley, des cellules de Ferrel et des cellules polaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

The chamber surrounding a cupola through which air is conducted under pressure to the tuyeres and equalizing the volume and pressure of the blast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie
DEF

Conduit ceinturant un cubilot et destiné à distribuer l'air soufflé aux tuyères.

PHR

boîte à vent basse, boîte à vent haute.

Spanish

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