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MECHANICAL SPRING [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Springs (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A contrivance in which the elasticity due to the nature of a substance or to its form is employed for the purpose of deadening shocks caused by the sudden contact of bodies, or for the exact adjustment of strains or pressures.

Key term(s)
  • mechanical spring

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Élément mécanique capable d'accumuler de l'énergie de déformation élastique et de la restituer au moment voulu.

Spanish

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