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Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Elements
  • Household Utensils and Appliances
DEF

A shaft for sending soiled clothing, bed linen, etc., by gravity from an upper to a lower floor.

CONT

intake openings for linen ... chutes shall ... be fitted with closures designed to close automatically and latch after use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments du bâtiment
  • Équipement ménager
DEF

Conduit vertical dans lequel on fait descendre le linge sale par une trappe ménagée à chaque étage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos de edificios
  • Equipo de uso doméstico
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