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Record 1 2004-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Oceanography
DEF

An instrument used for determining ocean depths.

OBS

There are a number of designs of such instruments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Océanographie
DEF

Instrument destiné à déterminer la profondeur des mers.

OBS

L'instrument se compose essentiellement d'un tube contenant du mercure, et dont le fond est un diaphragme reposant sur un ressort à boudin : plus l'attraction terrestre est forte, plus le diaphragme s'abaisse.

OBS

[...] appareil [...] inventé par Siemens [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de medida
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Oceanografía
DEF

Instrumento que mide la profundidad del mar.

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