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tape measuring wire [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Metering Instruments
  • Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
DEF

The wire or cord marking the measuring section and carrying pendants or markers to indicate the position of the observation points, but not used for suspending apparatus.

OBS

tape measuring wire: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
  • Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
DEF

Câble marquant la section de mesurage, auquel sont attachés des éléments suspendus pour indiquer la position des verticales de mesurage mais non pour y suspendre des appareils.

OBS

câble de mesurage; ruban de mesurage : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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