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NON-RISING STEM GATE VALVE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
CONT

Gate valves are in all sizes and for all uses. They have rising or non-rising stems ... The non-rising stem valve is designed for use in more confined spaces and for outdoor locations when the valve is infrequently operated.

OBS

non-rising stem valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
CONT

Les robinets-vannes, de diamètres divers et d'usages multiples, sont munis de tiges montantes ou fixes. [...] Le robinet-vanne à tige fixe est utilisé surtout aux endroits où l'espace est restreint ou à l'extérieur, là où l'on ne s'en sert pas beaucoup.

OBS

robinet-vanne à tige fixe; robinet à tige fixe : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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