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AIR BELL [3 records]

Record 1 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundry Practice
DEF

The chamber surrounding a cupola through which air is conducted under pressure to the tuyeres and equalizing the volume and pressure of the blast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonderie
DEF

Conduit ceinturant un cubilot et destiné à distribuer l'air soufflé aux tuyères.

PHR

boîte à vent basse, boîte à vent haute.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

A small air-filled cavity, or the globule of air or gas, in the glass tube of a spirit level.

OBS

When the level is adjusted to the horizontal, the center of the bubble comes to rest under a fixed mark or etched line at the highest point possible in the tube.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Dans un niveau (sphérique ou torique) c'est la partie non remplie de la nivelle, qui permet d'assurer l'opérateur de l'horizontalité de l'instrument ou de faire la mesure de pente.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

Spots on negatives or prints, caused by air bubbles, that prevent access of chemicals.

Key term(s)
  • air bubble

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Cercles blancs ou plus ou moins clairs que le reste de l'image provenant d'une action irrégulière des bains, souvent attribuable à l'introduction trop rapide du film dans le révélateur ou à une mauvaise agitation au début du développement.

Spanish

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