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GAP FAULT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrostatics
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electrical arc flash
1, record 1, English, electrical%20arc%20flash
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electric arc flash 1, record 1, English, electric%20arc%20flash
correct
- arc flash 2, record 1, English, arc%20flash
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc. 1, record 1, English, - electrical%20arc%20flash
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An electric arc flash occurs during a fault, or short circuit condition, which passes through this arc gap. The arc flash can be initiated through accidental contact, equipment which is underrated for the available short circuit current, contamination or tracking over insulated surfaces, deterioration or corrosion of equipment and, or parts, as well as other causes. 1, record 1, English, - electrical%20arc%20flash
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électrostatique
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éclat d'arc électrique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9clat%20d%27arc%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éclat d'arc 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9clat%20d%27arc
correct, masculine noun
- éclair d'arc électrique 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9clair%20d%27arc%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
- éclair d'arc 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9clair%20d%27arc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- apparent heave
1, record 2, English, apparent%20heave
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For normal faults, the gap between the horizontal projections of the fault traces, measured perpendicular to the strike of the disrupted bedding plane. 2, record 2, English, - apparent%20heave
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rejet horizontal apparent
1, record 2, French, rejet%20horizontal%20apparent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] rejet horizontal apparent sur un plan de projection perpendiculaire à la couche [...] 1, record 2, French, - rejet%20horizontal%20apparent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Woodworking
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dutchman
1, record 3, English, dutchman
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Dutchman 2, record 3, English, Dutchman
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contrivance to hide or counteract defective work (as an odd piece inserted to fill an opening). 3, record 3, English, - dutchman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... a block or wedge of wood driven into a gap to hide the fault in a badly made joint. 4, record 3, English, - dutchman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 DEF
A piece of wood driven in to a joint which as been badly cut; hense, also a piece of material used to cover up a mistake in carpentry or other trades. 5, record 3, English, - dutchman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 DEF
An odd piece inserted to fill an opening or to cover a defect. 6, record 3, English, - dutchman
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dutchman: a playful name ... 4, record 3, English, - dutchman
Record 3, Key term(s)
- odd piece
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail du bois
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flipot
1, record 3, French, flipot
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite tringle de bois posée à la colle et affleurée au rabot, employée dans la réparation des panneaux, parquets, et, en général, pour dissimuler une fente produite accidentellement dans un ouvrage en bois. 2, record 3, French, - flipot
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo de la madera
- Carpintería de acabado (Industria maderera)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- remiendo
1, record 3, Spanish, remiendo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tapa 1, record 3, Spanish, tapa
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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