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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contact breaker
1, record 1, English, contact%20breaker
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- contact-breaker 2, record 1, English, contact%2Dbreaker
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which opens and closes the primary circuit of the distributor. 3, record 1, English, - contact%20breaker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact breaker: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - contact%20breaker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contact breaker: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - contact%20breaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rupteur
1, record 1, French, rupteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contacteur 2, record 1, French, contacteur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui ouvre et qui ferme le circuit primaire du distributeur. 3, record 1, French, - rupteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rupteur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - rupteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rupteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - rupteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rupteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - rupteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- firing needle
1, record 2, English, firing%20needle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the firing needle assembly. 1, record 2, English, - firing%20needle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
firing needle: applies to the Leopard. 2, record 2, English, - firing%20needle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 2, French, contacteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige en forme d'aiguille transmettant le courant du contacteur de bloc-culasse à l'amorce (étoupille) de l'obus. 1, record 2, French, - contacteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contacteur : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 2, French, - contacteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contacteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - contacteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contactor
1, record 3, English, contactor
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contactor: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 3, English, - contactor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 3, French, contacteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contacteur : terme uniformisé par le CN. 2, record 3, French, - contacteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contacteur : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 3, record 3, French, - contacteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tracción (Ferrocarriles)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- contactor
1, record 3, Spanish, contactor
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruptor automático de contactos móviles que se maneja a distancia por medio de un electroimán. 2, record 3, Spanish, - contactor
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Petrochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contactor
1, record 4, English, contactor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vessel or piece of equipment in which two or more substances are brought together. 1, record 4, English, - contactor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In gas processing, a number of different liquids or vapors are put into contactors in order to achieve a desired result. 1, record 4, English, - contactor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Chimie du pétrole
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 4, French, contacteur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-11-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lane switch
1, record 5, English, lane%20switch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another important component [of an electronic timing device] is the lane switch or touch pad. A variety of ingenious systems have been designed, but basically they all have the same purpose; that of stopping the timer at the end of the race. 2, record 5, English, - lane%20switch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... when an electronic judging machine of the hand-held switch type is in use one place judge per lane shall be positioned over each lane at the finish end, there to operate the lane switch. 1, record 5, English, - lane%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 5, French, contacteur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) lorsqu'un appareil électronique de contrôle est employé, du type manuel, un juge d'arrivée par couloir sera placé à chaque couloir à l'arrivée où il manipulera le contacteur de l'appareil de contrôle, disponible pour chaque couloir. 1, record 5, French, - contacteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-04-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 6, French, contacteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif se fixant seul sur une pièce, par magnétisme par exemple, qui réalise un meilleur contact entre la pièce et une électrode. 1, record 6, French, - contacteur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Création, après entente avec le client 1, record 6, French, - contacteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contact switch 1, record 7, English, contact%20switch
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the type of filter and its control system, it may be necessary to monitor: ... the amount by which valves are open or closed; contact switches on the filter valves supply this information; ... 1, record 7, English, - contact%20switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contacteur
1, record 7, French, contacteur
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suivant les types de filtres et leur régulation, on peut être amené à contrôler : [...] l'état d'ouverture des vannes; des contacteurs placés sur les vannes du filtre fournissent cette indication; [...] 1, record 7, French, - contacteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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