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GAS EXPELLING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tear gas grenade
1, record 1, English, tear%20gas%20grenade
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grenade containing tear-producing substances and a mechanism for expelling the substances in gas form, typically used in crowd control situations. 2, record 1, English, - tear%20gas%20grenade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grenade lacrymogène
1, record 1, French, grenade%20lacrymog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les grenades lacrymogènes sont en effet prévues pour être diffusées dans des endroits aérés, permettant d'éviter une saturation de l'air en 2-chlorobenzylidène malonitrile. [...] Lorsqu'une grenade lacrymogène explose en extérieur, le centre du nuage de gaz peut atteindre une concentration en 2-chlorobenzylidène malonitrile oscillant entre 2 000 à 5 000 mg/m³. 2, record 1, French, - grenade%20lacrymog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grenade lacrymogène : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 1, French, - grenade%20lacrymog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rocket motor
1, record 2, English, rocket%20motor
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that generates thrust by expelling gas through a nozzle at high speed, using only self-contained material to produce the gas. 2, record 2, English, - rocket%20motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some possible gas sources are deflagration of an explosive substance, combustion of solid or liquid fuel using a separately stored oxidizer, and catalyzed decomposition of monopropellant. 2, record 2, English, - rocket%20motor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rocket motor: term and definition officially approved by the Ammunition & Explosives Terminology Panel, the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 2, English, - rocket%20motor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moteur-fusée
1, record 2, French, moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- propulseur 2, record 2, French, propulseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui produit de la poussée par l’expulsion à haute vitesse de gaz par une tuyère, en n’utilisant que de la masse contenue dans le dispositif pour produire ce gaz. 3, record 2, French, - moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quelques sources possibles de gaz sont la déflagration d’une substance explosive, la combustion d’un combustible solide ou liquide avec un comburant emmagasiné séparément et la décomposition catalysée d’un monergol. 3, record 2, French, - moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moteur-fusée; propulseur : termes uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie des explosifs et munitions; termes et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 2, French, - moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
moteur-fusée: terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 4, record 2, French, - moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plasma contactor unit
1, record 3, English, plasma%20contactor%20unit
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PCU 2, record 3, English, PCU
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- plasma contactor 3, record 3, English, plasma%20contactor
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Plasma Contactor Unit discharges accumulated electrons(using a hollow cathode assembly that is provided as furnished equipment) from the International Space Station structure reducing the potential difference between the Station structure and the surrounding charged plasma environment. This reduction in potential eliminates arcing, thus preserving the exterior material properties of the space station structure. The electron discharge emission is facilitated by converting Xenon Gas to Plasma using thermionic electron emission and expelling the Xenon Plasma from the ORU [Orbital Replaceable Unit]. Each PCU holds enough Xenon to operate for two years minimum. The PCU contains the PCU Electronics Unit and Gas Feed System as major subassemblies. 2, record 3, English, - plasma%20contactor%20unit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plasma contactor unit; PCU: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 4, record 3, English, - plasma%20contactor%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- neutraliseur de plasmas
1, record 3, French, neutraliseur%20de%20plasmas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PCU 2, record 3, French, PCU
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contacteur à plasma 3, record 3, French, contacteur%20%C3%A0%20plasma
masculine noun
- contact à plasma 4, record 3, French, contact%20%C3%A0%20plasma
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Station jouit d'une protection supplémentaire grâce au «neutraliseur de plasma» qui joue le rôle de «prise de terre». En orbite, la station interagira régulièrement avec les plasmas spatiaux (particules chargées dans l'espace), ce qui pourrait entraîner la formation d'arcs électriques importants (décharges électriques significatives s'apparentant aux surtensions qui peuvent se produire dans nos maisons) entre sa surface et le milieu environnant. Ces arcs détruiraient les propriétés thermiques du revêtement extérieur de la structure, mettant ainsi en danger l'équipage et le matériel de la station. Comme son nom l'indique, le neutraliseur de plasmas neutralise les charges électriques en transformant une petite quantité de gaz en ions et en électrons, ce qui a pour effet de décharger sans danger dans l'espace les électrons excédentaires créés par la charge superficielle. 5, record 3, French, - neutraliseur%20de%20plasmas
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
neutraliseur de plasmas; PCU : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 3, French, - neutraliseur%20de%20plasmas
Record 3, Key term(s)
- neutraliseur de plasma
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- propellent
1, record 4, English, propellent
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- propellant 1, record 4, English, propellant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gas(as propane, nitrous oxide, nitrogen) placed in a pressure bottle for expelling the contents of the bottle when the pressure is released. 1, record 4, English, - propellent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaz de propulsion
1, record 4, French, gaz%20de%20propulsion
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'extincteur à pression permanente se compose d'un corps, d'un couvercle sur lequel est disposé la robinetterie et l'ajutage (...). Le corps contient l'agent extincteur et le gaz de propulsion (...) 1, record 4, French, - gaz%20de%20propulsion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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