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FIRST ELEMENT INDICATING DEVICE [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

Element which, in an indicating device comprising several elements, carries the graduated scale with the smallest scale interval.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Dans un dispositif indicateur comportant plusieurs éléments, élément qui porte l'échelle ayant la plus petite valeur d'échelon.

Spanish

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