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suction pump [4 records]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
DEF

A common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a nonreturn valve in the pipe.

OBS

suction pump: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
DEF

Pompe où le liquide monte dans le corps de pompe par l'effet de la pression atmosphérique lorsque le piston s'élève.

OBS

pompe aspirante : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Medical Instruments and Devices

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
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Record 4 1979-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vacuum Machines
DEF

A common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a nonreturn value in the pipe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à vide
DEF

Pompe qui élève un liquide en faisant le vide.

Spanish

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