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Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
DEF

A failure to establish a discharge between a main anode and a cathode during an intended conduction period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
DEF

Défaut d'établissement d'une décharge, entre une anode principale et une cathode, pendant une durée prévue de conduction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
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Record 2 2001-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
DEF

A charge or part of a charge which for one of any number of reasons has not exploded. They are usually difficult and dangerous to resolve. Misfires must be treated with respect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
DEF

Échec lors d'une tentative de fonctionnement d'un artifice, d'une munition ou d'une cartouche d'explosif.

Spanish

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