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DIFERENCIAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- differential
1, record 1, English, differential
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- differential gear 2, record 1, English, differential%20gear
correct
- compensating gear 3, record 1, English, compensating%20gear
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gear assembly that transmits power from the drive shaft to the wheels and allows [two] opposite wheels to turn at different speeds for cornering and traction. 4, record 1, English, - differential
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- différentiel
1, record 1, French, diff%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme de transmission qui permet d'entraîner, dans un virage, les roues motrices à des vitesses différentes, les roues à l'extérieur tournant plus vite que celles à l'intérieur. 2, record 1, French, - diff%C3%A9rentiel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferencial
1, record 1, Spanish, diferencial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo que transmite a las ruedas el movimiento del árbol motor por medio de un sistema de engranajes tal que, en las curvas, la rueda exterior, que ha de recorrer un arco más largo, pueda girar con mayor rapidez que la rueda interior. 2, record 1, Spanish, - diferencial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- complementary payment 1, record 2, English, complementary%20payment
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rappel
1, record 2, French, rappel
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diferencial
1, record 2, Spanish, diferencial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retribución complementaria que se abona al agente (con independencia de su comisión básica), cuya cuantía suele guardar proporción con la producción total conseguida por aquél en un ramo o conjunto de ramos, bien directamente o por su intervención en tales operaciones. 1, record 2, Spanish, - diferencial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rappel
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