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Record 1 2003-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying Instruments
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Magnetism
CONT

In its simplest form, a compass consists of a magnetized steel needle balanced to pivot above a circular dial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'arpentage
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Magnétisme
DEF

Pointe fine, en acier aimanté, de forme losange très allongée et que l'on suspend en son centre de gravité pour qu'elle s'oriente dans la direction des pôles magnétiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de agrimensura
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Magnetismo
DEF

Acero imantado de la brújula.

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