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Record 1 2013-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
CONT

Chronometer time is time indicated by a chronometer. Since a chronometer is set approximately to GMT [(Greenwich mean time)] and not reset until it is overhauled and cleaned about every 3 years, there is nearly always a chronometer error ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Différence entre l'heure réelle (donnée par signaux horaires) et celle indiquée par le chronomètre (à 12 heures près).

Spanish

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