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CHECK ROTATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ratchet
1, record 1, English, ratchet
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanism composed of a ratchet-wheel and pawl, or the like. 2, record 1, English, - ratchet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pump must have a check valve or ratchet to prevent the pump from reversing rotation. 3, record 1, English, - ratchet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- encliquetage
1, record 1, French, encliquetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme destiné à assurer l'entraînement dans un sens, tout en empêchant le fonctionnement, dans l'autre sens, d'un organe en rotation. 2, record 1, French, - encliquetage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Encliquetage à cliquet simple, à rochet. 3, record 1, French, - encliquetage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- iris entry port 1, record 2, English, iris%20entry%20port
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Check the iris entry port. Rotate the outer ring of the iris port; the iris should open and close as rotation is continued through 360 degrees; the entry port sleeve must be installed properly and closed to prevent air leaks during transport. 1, record 2, English, - iris%20entry%20port
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hublot à diaphragme
1, record 2, French, hublot%20%C3%A0%20diaphragme
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur un incubateur portatif. 1, record 2, French, - hublot%20%C3%A0%20diaphragme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drag force
1, record 3, English, drag%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A windmill is an airscrew which is used to drain energy from the surrounding air and convert it into a useful force. The aerodynamic reaction of the air on the rotating blades gives a drag force tending to check the relative axial motion and a torque which tends to increase the rotation of the windmill. 1, record 3, English, - drag%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force de traînée
1, record 3, French, force%20de%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De même, la force de traînée (...) est égale à: (...) (1/2) X Masse volumique de l'air X Vitesse du vent au carré X surface X Coefficient de traînée. 1, record 3, French, - force%20de%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1979-02-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bump
1, record 4, English, bump
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The action of applying electricity to the motor on a piece of equipment on a momentary basis. Usually done to check for correct direction of rotation, and also to check that the circuit is live. 1, record 4, English, - bump
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essai de démarrage
1, record 4, French, essai%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme implique qu'il y a essai de sens de rotation. 2, record 4, French, - essai%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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