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PUSH-BUTTON [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- push-button
1, record 1, English, push%2Dbutton
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pushbutton 2, record 1, English, pushbutton
correct, noun
- pushbutton switch 2, record 1, English, pushbutton%20switch
correct
- button 2, record 1, English, button
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A button that is pushed to operate a device, typically an electrical one. 3, record 1, English, - push%2Dbutton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A return spring restores the button to its initial position. 4, record 1, English, - push%2Dbutton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
button: This term applies essentially to part of the switch, however it is often used to designate the whole. 4, record 1, English, - push%2Dbutton
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Appareillage électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouton-poussoir
1, record 1, French, bouton%2Dpoussoir
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de commande d'un appareil électrique destiné à être actionné manuellement et possédant un ressort de rappel. 2, record 1, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif est éventuellement relié à un rupteur, à un contacteur ou à un commutateur. 3, record 1, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouton-poussoir : Ce dispositif est intégré à un interrupteur ou à un commutateur. Selon le contexte, on peut utiliser le terme précis «commutateur à bouton-poussoir» ou «interrupteur à bouton-poussoir avec enclenchement». 4, record 1, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bouton-poussoir : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 3, record 1, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
commutateur à bouton-poussoir, interrupteur à bouton-poussoir 5, record 1, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- push-button
1, record 2, English, push%2Dbutton
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pushbutton 2, record 2, English, pushbutton
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A button that is pressed with the finger to effect some operation. 3, record 2, English, - push%2Dbutton
Record 2, Key term(s)
- push button
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouton-poussoir
1, record 2, French, bouton%2Dpoussoir
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poussoir 2, record 2, French, poussoir
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouton sur lequel on appuie pour déclencher la mise en fonction d'un mécanisme ou d'un dispositif. 3, record 2, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouton-poussoir : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 2, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poussoir : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bouton-poussoir : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - bouton%2Dpoussoir
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bouton poussoir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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