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APPRECIATION LECTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

The smallest fraction of a division to which the index scale can be read with ease either by estimation or by the use of a vernier. It should normally be expressed in divisions of the pointer scale.

PHR

Readability of indications of measuring instrument.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

La plus petite fraction d'une division qui peut être lue avec facilité, soit par estimation, soit par l'utilisation d'un vernier. On doit normalement l'exprimer en division d'échelle.

PHR

Appréciation de lecture d'une balance.

Spanish

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