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TURN CAP [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- center terminal 1, record 1, English, center%20terminal
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A metal spring and a segment on the rotor connect the center terminal of the cap with each outside terminal in turn. 1, record 1, English, - center%20terminal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- borne centrale
1, record 1, French, borne%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le courant part de la borne centrale de la bobine et arrive à la borne centrale de la tête d'allumeur. 1, record 1, French, - borne%20centrale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dispenser cap
1, record 2, English, dispenser%20cap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dipstick cap 2, record 2, English, dipstick%20cap
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the center of the dispenser cap shows no colour, it is time to refill. Just turn the dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise and lift out. 1, record 2, English, - dispenser%20cap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capuchon du distributeur
1, record 2, French, capuchon%20du%20distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] jauge qui indique la quantité d'agent de rinçage dans le distributeur. (Kenmore Warranty, s.d., pp. 3-4) 1, record 2, French, - capuchon%20du%20distributeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand aucune couleur n'apparaît sur le centre du capuchon du distributeur, il faut faire le plein d'agent de rinçage. (Kenmore Warranty, s.d., pp. 3-4) 1, record 2, French, - capuchon%20du%20distributeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- accelerating field
1, record 3, English, accelerating%20field
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The type of polar cap cascade which produces high-energy radiation depends on the primary radiation mechanism, which in turn depends on which photons(IC or CR) control the production of pairs responsible for the screening of the accelerating field. 2, record 3, English, - accelerating%20field
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Magnetosphere, auroral particles. 3, record 3, English, - accelerating%20field
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- champ accélérateur
1, record 3, French, champ%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'énergie maximale d'un accélérateur de longueur donnée est alors déterminée simplement par le champ accélérateur disponible. 2, record 3, French, - champ%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lug cap
1, record 4, English, lug%20cap
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lug type closure 2, record 4, English, lug%20type%20closure
correct, standardized
- lug-type closure 3, record 4, English, lug%2Dtype%20closure
correct
- quick turn closure 4, record 4, English, quick%20turn%20closure
correct, standardized
- lug closure 1, record 4, English, lug%20closure
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bottle closure in which the side of the cap engages corresponding lugs or ridges on the neck finish to provide a grip for the cap when the cap is given a quarter turn, clockwise. 3, record 4, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lug cap is the most popular steel vacuum-closure today. [It] is used extensively for vacuum packs in the food industry, and is suitable for use on many products packaged in glass containers. 5, record 4, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lug type closure; quick turn closure: terms standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 4, English, - lug%20cap
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different terms when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 6, record 4, English, - lug%20cap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- capsule à crans
1, record 4, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule métallique avec un roulé intérieur à crans et un joint coulé qui vient en contact avec la partie supérieure de l'orifice d'un récipient. Le vide assure la tenue de la capsule, mais après utilisation, les crans permettent une refermeture «au quart de tour». 2, record 4, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les capsules [...] à crans, la Twist-off pour pots en verre a rencontré depuis quelques années un incontestable succès du fait de sa facilité d'emploi, ouverture et fermeture s'effectuant avec à peine un quart de tour. 3, record 4, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20crans
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bolt stretch
1, record 5, English, bolt%20stretch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This additional turn causes a specified amount of bolt stretch. The final stretch puts the proper tension in the bolt to hold the cap firmly in place. 1, record 5, English, - bolt%20stretch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- allongement du boulon
1, record 5, French, allongement%20du%20boulon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effectuer le serrage supplémentaire de l'écrou ou du boulon en le tournant du nombre de degrés spécifié. Ce serrage supplémentaire produit un allongement déterminé du boulon. 1, record 5, French, - allongement%20du%20boulon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- percussion lock
1, record 6, English, percussion%20lock
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firing mechanism of muzzle-loading firearm wherein a hammer strikes and detonates a priming charge, most commonly a priming charge, most commonly a percussion cap, which in turn ignites the propellant charge. Its development followed that of the flint lock. See also "side lock action". 1, record 6, English, - percussion%20lock
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 6, English, - percussion%20lock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- platine à percussion
1, record 6, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme de mise de feu d'arme à chargement par la bouche, agissant par choc du chien sur l'amorce, d'habitude une capsule fulminante, qui explose et effectue la mise à feu de la charge propulsive. Son invention suit celle de la platine à silex. Voir aussi "mécanisme à platine". 1, record 6, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20percussion
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 6, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20percussion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-05-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- safety fuse
1, record 7, English, safety%20fuse
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- blasting fuse 2, record 7, English, blasting%20fuse
correct
- Bickford fuse 3, record 7, English, Bickford%20fuse
correct
- Primacord-Bickford fuse 4, record 7, English, Primacord%2DBickford%20fuse
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A train of powder enclosed in cotton, jute yarn, and waterproofing compounds; used for firing a cap containing the detonating compound which in turn sets off the explosive charge. The fuse burns at the rate of 2 feet per minute. 2, record 7, English, - safety%20fuse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To avoid repeating the complete terms "safety fuse" and "blasting fuse" in a long text, authors often shorten them to "fuse". 5, record 7, English, - safety%20fuse
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mèche de sûreté
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mèche lente 2, record 7, French, m%C3%A8che%20lente
correct, feminine noun
- mèche de mineur 3, record 7, French, m%C3%A8che%20de%20mineur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- cordeau Bickford 1, record 7, French, cordeau%20Bickford
correct, masculine noun
- cordeau bickford 4, record 7, French, cordeau%20bickford
correct, masculine noun
- Bickford 1, record 7, French, Bickford
correct, masculine noun
- bickford 4, record 7, French, bickford
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) artifice constitué par un cordon de pulvérin (poudre noire en grains fins) contenu dans une gaine de coton tressé goudronnée, utilisé pour allumer le détonateur d'une charge d'explosif ou allumer directement une cartouche de poudre noire ou un explosif à oxygène liquide. (...) La mèche de sûreté brûle à une vitesse très régulière, voisine de 1 cm/s. 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot "mèche" est souvent employé pour remplacer "mèche de mineur", "mèche de sûreté", et "mèche lente" afin d'éviter la répétition du terme au complet dans un long texte. 5, record 7, French, - m%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«mèche de mineur» : normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 7, French, - m%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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