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FRAGMENTATION MINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Land Mines
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-forging fragmentation mine
1, record 1, English, self%2Dforging%20fragmentation%20mine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A self-forging fragmentation mine is a shaped-charge or explosively formed penetrator that concentrates on an explosive jet in a desired direction; explosively formed penetrator mines turn the solid metal end plate of the mine into a projectile. 2, record 1, English, - self%2Dforging%20fragmentation%20mine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mines terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mine à fragmentation autoformante
1, record 1, French, mine%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation%20autoformante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Mines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bounding fragmentation mine
1, record 2, English, bounding%20fragmentation%20mine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fragmentation mine : an anti-personnel mine; usually laid above the ground, these mines employ either a packing of fragments, steel balls or pellets, or a segmented outer casing, which, when dispersed by the force of the explosion, is the prime cause of injury to the victim. 2, record 2, English, - bounding%20fragmentation%20mine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mines terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mine bondissante à fragmentation
1, record 2, French, mine%20bondissante%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine bondissante à fragmentation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 1, record 2, French, - mine%20bondissante%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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