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METAL FOULING [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Metallic projectile material deposit left in the bore after firing due to friction of the projectiles or driving bands.

OBS

Metal fouling includes "coppering", "leading" or "nickelling" depending on the type of projectile used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Dépôts métalliques laissés par les projectiles dans l'âme après le tir, à cause de la friction des projectiles ou des ceintures de forcement.

OBS

L'encrassement métallique comprend l'encuivrage, l'emplombage et l'ennickelage, selon le type de projectiles utilisés.

OBS

encrassement métallique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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