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DRIFTING MINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Naval Mines
DEF

A buoyant or neutrally buoyant mine free to move under the influence of waves, wind, current or tide.

OBS

drifting mine: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines marines
DEF

Mine flottante ou de flottabilité nulle pouvant se déplacer librement sous l'effort des vagues, du vent, des courants ou des marées.

OBS

mine dérivante : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

mine dérivante : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minas marinas
DEF

Mina flotante, o de flotabilidad neutra, que se desplaza libremente bajos los efectos de las olas, el viento, las corrientes y las mareas.

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