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DEFECT HEIGHT [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

(1) For single defects, the greatest height of the defect, measured perpendicularly to the tangential reference surface. (2) For combined defects, the distance between the reference surface and the uppermost point of the defect, measured perpendicularly to the tangential reference surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

(1) Pour les défauts isolés, hauteur maximale mesurée perpendiculairement à la surface de référence tangentielle. (2) Pour les défauts composites, hauteur comprise entre la surface de référence et le point le plus haut du défaut, mesurée perpendiculairement à la surface de référence tangentielle.

Spanish

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