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letter symbol [1 record]

Record 1 1999-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
DEF

A symbol consisting of one or more letters, representing a concept. Ex. Au = gold, 0 = oxygen, C = Celsius.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
DEF

Symbole de notion consistant en une ou quelques lettres écrites sans points. Les symboles littéraux sont d'utilisation courante en science et en technique. Ex. : cm (= centimètre); kW (= kilowatt).

Spanish

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