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EAR PROTECTORS [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Noise Pollution
DEF

A device, such as a plug or ear muff, used to protect the human ear from loud noise that may be injurious to hearing, such as that of jet engines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Pollution par le bruit
DEF

Dispositif tel un bouchon d'oreille ou un casque antibruit, qui sert à protéger l'oreille contre les bruits pouvant être néfastes pour l'ouïe.

OBS

protège-oreilles : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las personas
  • Contaminación acústica
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