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DISTANCE ISOLEMENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farming Techniques
- Plant Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isolation distance
1, record 1, English, isolation%20distance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isolation distance refers to the recommended distance between cultivars ... in order to be sure cross-pollination is not occurring. 1, record 1, English, - isolation%20distance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques agricoles
- Biologie végétale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distance d'isolement
1, record 1, French, distance%20d%27isolement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance d'isolement est la distance minimale devant être maintenue entre différentes variétés cultivées (cultivars) d'une même espèce. Elle permet d'éviter une pollinisation croisée; d'assurer la pureté des semences pour qu'elles produisent des fruits ayant les mêmes caractéristiques d'année en année. 2, record 1, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Components
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electrical clearance
1, record 2, English, electrical%20clearance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The shortest distance between two conductive surfaces. 1, record 2, English, - electrical%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electrical clearance: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 2, English, - electrical%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
clearance between poles 2, record 2, English, - electrical%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
clearance between open contacts 2, record 2, English, - electrical%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
clearance to earth 2, record 2, English, - electrical%20clearance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants électrotechniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distance d'isolement
1, record 2, French, distance%20d%27isolement
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distance d'isolement est directement liée à la tenue du matérial aux différentes surtensions. 1, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distance d'isolement : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
distance d'isolement entre contacts ouverts 2, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
distance d'isolement entre pôles 2, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
distance d'isolement à la terre 2, record 2, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electrical clearance 1, record 3, English, electrical%20clearance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- distance d'isolement
1, record 3, French, distance%20d%27isolement
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance minimum permise entre des installations fixes et les parties sous tension de la ligne de contact, la distance d'isolement dynamique par rapport aux parties sous tension du véhicule peut être moindre que celle statique par rapport aux parties sous tension de la ligne de contact. 1, record 3, French, - distance%20d%27isolement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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