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COMPRESION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression
1, record 1, English, compression
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- packing 2, record 1, English, packing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The automatic reduction, according to a specified law, of the variation of the mean level of a signal, the mean being taken over a period of time specified in each case. 3, record 1, English, - compression
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compression
1, record 1, French, compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tassement 2, record 1, French, tassement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réduction automatique suivant une loi spécifiée, des variations du niveau moyen d'un signal, la moyenne étant prise sur un intervalle du temps spécifié dans chaque cas. 3, record 1, French, - compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- compresión
1, record 1, Spanish, compresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En comunicaciones analógicas se refiere a la restricción del rango de los niveles de amplitud de las señales, para transmitirlas con un valor promediado por un canal. 1, record 1, Spanish, - compresi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Freezing and Refrigerating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compression
1, record 2, English, compression
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Increase of pressure on a fluid by using mechanical energy. 2, record 2, English, - compression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In a refrigerating system, a process by which the refrigerant pressure is increased. 3, record 2, English, - compression
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compression
1, record 2, French, compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En technique frigorifique, processus d'accroissement de la pression du fluide frigorigène. 1, record 2, French, - compression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Acondicionamiento de aire y calefacción
- Congelación y refrigeración
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- compresión
1, record 2, Spanish, compresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Powder Metallurgy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pressing
1, record 3, English, pressing
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process in which a powder held in a container is subjected to an external force in order to produce a compact of prescribed shape and dimensions. 1, record 3, English, - pressing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pressing: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - pressing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie des poudres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compression
1, record 3, French, compression
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé par lequel une poudre dans une enceinte est soumise à une force externe dans le but de produire un comprimé de forme et de dimensions déterminées. 1, record 3, French, - compression
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compression : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - compression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalurgia del polvo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- compresión
1, record 3, Spanish, compresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Proceso que resulta en la] aglomeración del polvo en el molde o matriz por efecto de la presión del émbolo de una prensa mecánica o hidráulica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - compresi%C3%B3n
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