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MOTOR [5 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- motor
1, record 1, English, motor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motor: an item in the "Energy Production Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - motor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moteur
1, record 1, French, moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moteur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de production d'énergie» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - moteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Electric Rotary Machines
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motor
1, record 2, English, motor
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- mot 2, record 2, English, mot
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- engine 3, record 2, English, engine
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. 4, record 2, English, - motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motor; mot: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
motor: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996. 6, record 2, English, - motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
motor; engine: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 2, English, - motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
motor actuator 7, record 2, English, - motor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Machines tournantes électriques
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moteur
1, record 2, French, moteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- mot 2, record 2, French, mot
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine qui transforme l'énergie électrique en énergie mécanique. 3, record 2, French, - moteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les moteurs devraient subir une campagne d'essais intensive de 150 heures afin de se conformer à la réglementation Lrops (Long Range Operation, vols très long-courriers). 4, record 2, French, - moteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moteur; mot : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - moteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moteur : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996. 6, record 2, French, - moteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
moteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - moteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maquinaria
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor
1, record 2, Spanish, motor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina que transforma la energía eléctrica en energía mecánica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - motor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- motor
1, record 3, English, motor
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crank 2, record 3, English, crank
correct, verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Use the electrical or pneumatic starter to drive the compressor-turbine unit, without ignition of the combustion chamber. 3, record 3, English, - motor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within 5 to 30 minutes of engine shut-down, check engine oil level. Note: When the 30 minute limit is exceeded, it will be necessary to motor engine(s) using [the] starter for 30 seconds, prior to checking oil level. 4, record 3, English, - motor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Motor engines. 4, record 3, English, - motor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ventiler
1, record 3, French, ventiler
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utiliser le démarreur électrique ou pneumatique pour faire tourner l'attelage compresseur-turbine, sans allumage de la chambre de combustion. 2, record 3, French, - ventiler
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Water Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- engine
1, record 4, English, engine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Transport par eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine
1, record 4, French, machine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- moteur 1, record 4, French, moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «machine» est normalement employé pour désigner l'appareil principal de propulsion. «Moteur» est parfois employé dans le cas de moteurs à combustion interne, ou de moteurs électriques. 1, record 4, French, - machine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Transporte por agua
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor
1, record 4, Spanish, motor
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- engine torque
1, record 5, English, engine%20torque
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engine torque: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - engine%20torque
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couple moteur
1, record 5, French, couple%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couple moteur : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 5, French, - couple%20moteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- par motor
1, record 5, Spanish, par%20motor
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par motor : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - par%20motor
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