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METAL ENGINE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- piston rod
1, record 1, English, piston%20rod
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- piston stem 2, record 1, English, piston%20stem
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal shaft that joins the piston to the crankshaft in an engine... 3, record 1, English, - piston%20rod
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tige de piston
1, record 1, French, tige%20de%20piston
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
Le piston relié à la tige de piston se déplace en fonction de l'extension et de la rétraction du cylindre. Le diamètre et la dureté des tiges de piston sont importants pour éviter la flexion des tiges sous de fortes charges. 2, record 1, French, - tige%20de%20piston
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tige de piston : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - tige%20de%20piston
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vástago de pistón
1, record 1, Spanish, v%C3%A1stago%20de%20pist%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El vástago no sólo transmite la fuerza del pistón sino que también funciona como conexión entre el cilindro y la máquina. [...] Por un lado, si los vástagos de pistón son de menor tamaño de lo requerido, poseen una baja resistencia, especialmente en aplicaciones de carrera larga. 1, record 1, Spanish, - v%C3%A1stago%20de%20pist%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lubrication system
1, record 2, English, lubrication%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The engine lubrication system serves two purposes : it reduces metal-to-metal friction and wear between rotating parts, and it carries excess heat away from the engine. 2, record 2, English, - lubrication%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lubrication system: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - lubrication%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de lubrification
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lubrification
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de lubrification a pour but d'interposer entre les surfaces métalliques une couche d'un corps qui, par sa nature, diminue considérablement le frottement et évacue la chaleur dégagée. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lubrification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de lubrification : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lubrification
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Exhaust Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Rail Transport
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- exhaust manifold
1, record 3, English, exhaust%20manifold
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device with several passages through which exhaust gases leave the engine combustion chambers and enter the exhaust piping system. 2, record 3, English, - exhaust%20manifold
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exhaust manifold... collects the burnt gases as they are expelled from the cylinders and directs them to the exhaust pipe. Exhaust manifolds for most vehicles are made of cast or nodular iron. Many newer vehicles have stamped, heavy-gauge sheet metal or stainless steel units. In-line engines have one exhaust manifold. V-type engines have an exhaust manifold on each side of the engine. 3, record 3, English, - exhaust%20manifold
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exhaust manifold: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 3, English, - exhaust%20manifold
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système d'échappement (Composants mécaniques)
- Transport par rail
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- collecteur d'échappement
1, record 3, French, collecteur%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce regroupant les conduits partant des [lumières] d'échappement de la culasse, pour ne former qu'un [conduit] unique raccordé au [tuyau] d'échappement. 2, record 3, French, - collecteur%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collecteur d'échappement : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - collecteur%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flywheel
1, record 4, English, flywheel
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy metal wheel that is attached to the crankshaft and rotates with it; helps smooth out the power surges from the engine power strokes; also serves as part of the clutch and engine cranking system. 2, record 4, English, - flywheel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flywheel: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - flywheel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- volant moteur
1, record 4, French, volant%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- volant de moteur 2, record 4, French, volant%20de%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- volant-moteur 3, record 4, French, volant%2Dmoteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du bas moteur fixée en bout de vilebrequin et servant, par son inertie, à en régulariser le mouvement [...] 3, record 4, French, - volant%20moteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volant de moteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 4, French, - volant%20moteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Drilling (Machine-Tooling)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drill
1, record 5, English, drill
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To pierce or bore a hole, passage, etc. in (anything). 2, record 5, English, - drill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our students learn how to drill, countersink, form, and join sheet metal using various riveting techniques. [The] students are putting what they learned to practical use by doing a repair on a Cessna 310G engine cowling access door. 3, record 5, English, - drill
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Perçage (Usinage)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- percer
1, record 5, French, percer
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traverser (un objet solide) ou commencer à (le) traverser en faisant un trou, une ouverture relativement petite. 2, record 5, French, - percer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A l'aide d'un dossier de montage et d'un plan mécanique, vous devrez assembler des actionneurs, des vérins et des commandes de vol. En fonction du matériel à monter, vous pourrez être ammené à effectuer en autres les ou une partie des taches suivantes : ajuster, coller, sertir, effectuer du cablage filaire ou composant, percer, mesurer à l'aide d'instrument de mesure, freiner, cabler, souder [...] 3, record 5, French, - percer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percer : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 5, French, - percer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
- Lubrication Technology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- white metal
1, record 6, English, white%20metal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- babbitt metal 2, record 6, English, babbitt%20metal
correct
- Babbitt metal 3, record 6, English, Babbitt%20metal
correct
- babbitt 4, record 6, English, babbitt
correct
- Babbitt 5, record 6, English, Babbitt
correct
- babbit 5, record 6, English, babbit
correct
- Babbit metal 5, record 6, English, Babbit%20metal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal from which engine bearings are made, consisting primarily of tin, copper, and antimony. 6, record 6, English, - white%20metal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Babbitt metal, which ... has very low friction, may be made of: (1) high-tin alloys that are substantially lead-free; (2) intermediate alloys in which some tin is replaced by lead; and (3) high-lead alloys. All are low-melting materials consisting of hard compounds in a soft matrix. 7, record 6, English, - white%20metal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
- Tribologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- métal blanc
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9tal%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- alliage blanc 2, record 6, French, alliage%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
- métal antifriction 3, record 6, French, m%C3%A9tal%20antifriction
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage antifriction de couleur claire, à base de plomb ou d'étain avec addition de cuivre et d'antimoine. 4, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20blanc
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès les premières machines mécaniques ou à vapeur, on utilisa, pour résoudre les problèmes de frottement, le bois, le bronze ou la fonte. À partir de 1840, sir Isaac Babbitt, en Angleterre, préconisa pour cet usage des alliages à base d'étain contenant de 5 à 10 % d'antimoine, avec éventuellement de 1 à 15 % de plomb et de 2 à 10 % de cuivre. Ces alliages à base de plomb ou d'étain sont souvent appelés alliages blancs. 4, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20blanc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metales y aleaciones no ferrosos - Varios
- Técnica de lubricación
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- metal antifricción
1, record 6, Spanish, metal%20antifricci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dry-type air cleaner
1, record 7, English, dry%2Dtype%20air%20cleaner
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- dry air filter 1, record 7, English, dry%20air%20filter
correct
- dry air cleaner 1, record 7, English, dry%20air%20cleaner
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device using a dry material such as paper, fabric or metal to prevent abrasive dust from entering the engine. 1, record 7, English, - dry%2Dtype%20air%20cleaner
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- filtre à air sec
1, record 7, French, filtre%20%C3%A0%20air%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- filtre d'air à cartouche sèche 1, record 7, French, filtre%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20cartouche%20s%C3%A8che
correct, masculine noun
- filtre d'air à sec 1, record 7, French, filtre%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif équipé d'un élément sec, destiné à débarrasser l'air d'admission des poussières abrasives qui pourraient entrer dans le moteur. 1, record 7, French, - filtre%20%C3%A0%20air%20sec
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- purificador de aire
1, record 7, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- filtro de aire 1, record 7, Spanish, filtro%20de%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo provisto de un elemento seco que se utiliza para eliminar el polvo abrasivo que podría entrar en el motor con el aire de admisión. 1, record 7, Spanish, - purificador%20de%20aire
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carrier gasket
1, record 8, English, carrier%20gasket
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carrier gaskets, as used for the engine oil pan and oil filter adapter, have a rubber sealing bead formed into a plastic carrier, and are grommeted with metal inserts for each attaching bolt. 1, record 8, English, - carrier%20gasket
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- joint-support
1, record 8, French, joint%2Dsupport
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-07-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plating of Metals
- Industrial Ceramics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ceramic coating
1, record 9, English, ceramic%20coating
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of safety and reliability requirements, the use of monolithic ceramic components in aircraft engines is still in the research and development stage. However, it was recognized quite early that ceramic coatings could insulate engine parts from hot combustion gases and were used for reducing metal temperatures of, and providing corrosion protection for, turbine blades. 1, record 9, English, - ceramic%20coating
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the use of plasma-sprayed advanced ceramic coating is [now] in commercial practice. 1, record 9, English, - ceramic%20coating
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Placage des métaux
- Céramiques industrielles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- revêtement céramique
1, record 9, French, rev%C3%AAtement%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Initialement destinée à la réalisation de revêtements céramiques sur des supports métalliques, la projection à chaud permet en outre de façonner des pièces céramiques (...). 1, record 9, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) la plupart des aubes [de turbine] sont traitées par projection plasma d'alliages du type Co-Cr-Al-Y réputés pour leur bonne tenue à la corrosion à chaud. 2, record 9, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- breather cap 1, record 10, English, breather%20cap
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The air usually enters through the combination oil filter and breather cap. This cap is normally located near the top front part of the engine and contains a filter of oil-soaked metal wool to prevent the entrance of dirt. 1, record 10, English, - breather%20cap
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- reniflard
1, record 10, French, reniflard
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- chapeau de reniflard 2, record 10, French, chapeau%20de%20reniflard
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe dans tous les cas un reniflard distinct ou non de l'orifice de remplissage dont le rôle est de maintenir la pression atmosphérique à l'intérieur du carter. 1, record 10, French, - reniflard
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chapeau de reniflard : sur le modèle de «chapeau de cheminée». 2, record 10, French, - reniflard
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-05-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Air Terminals
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- magnetic metal detecting system 1, record 11, English, magnetic%20metal%20detecting%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air Canada originated the magnetic metal detecting system thus furthering the development of early failure detection and trend analysis of engine performance. 1, record 11, English, - magnetic%20metal%20detecting%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Aérogares
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- méthode de détection magnétique des résidus métalliques
1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20magn%C3%A9tique%20des%20r%C3%A9sidus%20m%C3%A9talliques
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air Canada a créé une méthode de détection magnétique des résidus métalliques, contribuant ainsi à l'avancement des techniques d'analyse du degré d'usure des organes de moteurs. 1, record 11, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20magn%C3%A9tique%20des%20r%C3%A9sidus%20m%C3%A9talliques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Conductors and Resistors
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- metal of the engine 1, record 12, English, metal%20of%20the%20engine
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the circuit is completed from the ground electrode through the metal of the engine to the battery and thence to the coil. 1, record 12, English, - metal%20of%20the%20engine
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Conducteurs et résistances
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- masse métallique
1, record 12, French, masse%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la masse métallique de la voiture sert de conducteur au courant de retour jusqu'à la batterie. 1, record 12, French, - masse%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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