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railroad track [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

A ... track composed of a line of parallel metal rails fixed to sleepers, for transport of passengers and goods in trains.

OBS

railway: designation officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

Chemin formé de deux rails parallèles sur lesquels circulent les trains.

OBS

voie ferrée : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vías férreas
DEF

Camino con dos carriles de hierro paralelos, sobre los cuales ruedan los trenes.

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Record 2 2000-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

Pattern extending in the machine direction comprising one or more linear regions. May be caused by excessive variations in drying across the width of the web.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Motif de lignes parallèles, dans le sens machine de la feuille, comprenant une ou plusieurs régions marquées par un sillon.

OBS

Ce défaut est causé par une variation excessive de la température, dans le sens travers, lors du séchage de la feuille ou de la sauce de couchage.

Spanish

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