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AIR VENTILATED SUIT [1 record]

Record 1 1985-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing (General)
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A garment designed to maintain thermal comfort and balance in hot conditions, using a flow of air or other gases at suitable temperature and humidity through fine pipes or small pores to provide a suitable micro-climate around the body. Less frequently used to combat a cold environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Un vêtement destiné à maintenir le confort et l'équilibre thermiques dans des conditions de température élevée, par l'emploi d'un courant d'air ou d'autre gaz, se trouvant à une température et une humidité appropriées et passant à travers de fins tuyaux ou de petits pores, afin de maintenir un micro-climat convenable autour du corps. Moins fréquemment utilisé pour combattre un milieu froid.

Spanish

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