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catenary [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- catenary
1, record 1, English, catenary
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrical, heavy water and oil hydraulic systems provide the means to control and power the movements of the FM [fuelling machine] head, carriage, bridge and catenary assemblies, as well as to cool the fuel in the head. All these services are supplied through the hoses and cables on the catenaries. 2, record 1, English, - catenary
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- caténaire
1, record 1, French, cat%C3%A9naire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- catenary 1, record 2, English, catenary
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any flexible wire or cable freely suspended at two points and supporting its own weight alone, will assume a definite curve, known as the catenary. 1, record 2, English, - catenary
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caténaire
1, record 2, French, cat%C3%A9naire
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce terme est une abréviation de «ligne de contact à suspension caténaire». La caténaire assure la transmission aux locomotives électriques de leur énergie de traction. 1, record 2, French, - cat%C3%A9naire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- catenary
1, record 3, English, catenary
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- catenary curve 2, record 3, English, catenary%20curve
correct
- alysoid 3, record 3, English, alysoid
correct
- chainette 3, record 3, English, chainette
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The curve assumed by a perfectly inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points. 4, record 3, English, - catenary
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The shape assumed by a perfectly flexible line hanging under its own weight. 2, record 3, English, - catenary
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caténaire
1, record 3, French, cat%C3%A9naire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- courbe caténaire 1, record 3, French, courbe%20cat%C3%A9naire
correct, feminine noun
- chaînette 2, record 3, French, cha%C3%AEnette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courbe transcendante suivant laquelle se tend un fil homogène, flexible et pesant, inextensible, suspendu par ses extrémités à deux points fixes. 1, record 3, French, - cat%C3%A9naire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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