TERMIUM Plus®

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TONNES PER CENTIMETRE [1 record]

Record 1 2018-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Transport of Goods
CONT

The TPC varies with the draught and with the water density. Changes in draught cause a change in displacement and the TPC assists in calculating the change.

Key term(s)
  • tonnes per centimetre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Transport de marchandises
CONT

Utilisation des échelles de déplacement et de tonnes par centimètre ou par pouce (TPC, TPI) pour déterminer le déplacement à partir du tirant d'eau et vice versa.

Key term(s)
  • tonnes par centimètre

Spanish

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