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Record 1 - internal organization data 1987-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Motors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drive motor
1, record 1, English, drive%20motor
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a given assembly, a device which provides the kinetic energy required for the mechanical operation of some moving parts. 2, record 1, English, - drive%20motor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drive motors are found in electronic equipment where mechanical motion is a secondary function; also, in land, air and sea vehicles, they are found in accessories such as windshield wiper mechanisms, etc. 2, record 1, English, - drive%20motor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officialized by CUTA. 2, record 1, English, - drive%20motor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moteur d'entraînement
1, record 1, French, moteur%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un ensemble donné, dispositif qui fournit l'énergie cinétique nécessaire au fonctionnement de certaines pièces mobiles. 2, record 1, French, - moteur%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le matériel électronique, on fait appel aux moteurs d'entraînement pour des fonctions d'appui (entraînement de bande, de disque, d'antenne); dans les véhicules terrestres, aériens et maritimes, on les trouve dans les accessoires (essuie-glace, sièges réglables, hélices à pas variable). 2, record 1, French, - moteur%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA. 2, record 1, French, - moteur%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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