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SEUIL DETECTION DETECTEUR [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

An indication may be produced only when the value of the quantity reaches a threshold, sometimes called the detection limit of the detector.

OBS

detector: Device or substance that indicates the presence of a phenomenon without necessarily providing a value of an associated quantity. Examples: a) halogen leak detector; b) litmus paper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

On peut n'avoir une indication que si la valeur de la grandeur atteint un seuil donné, parfois appelé seuil de détection du détecteur.

OBS

detecteur : Dispositif ou substance qui indique la présence d'un phénomène sans nécessairement fournir une valeur d'une grandeur associée. Exemples : a) détecteur de fuite à halogène; b) papier au tournesol.

Spanish

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