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Y CONNECTOR [3 records]

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Record 1 2006-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Electronic Components
  • Video Technology
DEF

[A] connector, a screw- or push-on type with a central wire, [that] carries both video and audio signals combined.

OBS

Though transmission is not as high quality as that of RCA or Y/C cables, an RF connector is useful for sending the signal directly to a monitor or tv set.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Branchement que l'on peut visser ou enfoncer, muni en son centre d'un fil conducteur qui transporte les signaux audio et vidéo.

OBS

Bien que le signal transmis ne soit pas d'aussi bonne qualité que celui des connexions RCA ou S-Vidéo, le câble RF représente un moyen pratique de relier directement le signal vidéo à un écran ou à un téléviseur.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

The IV set, consisting of the connector(to the fluid bottle or bag), drip chamber, screw clamp or flow adjustment valve, Y injection site(for medications), needle adapter, and needle and catheter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
OBS

site d'injection : terme relevé dans le Guide du matériel médico-chirurgical, p. 188.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The urine collector for males is simply an adaptation of a device used y people who have kidney problems. It is a pouch with a roll-on connector cuff that can contain approximately one quart of liquid. The device for females consists of multilayered shorts that hold a highly absorptive powder. This system is also capable of containing about one quart of liquid.

OBS

urine collector: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Les collecteurs d'urine sont des matériaux absorbant ou emmagasinant l'urine durant l'EVA [Extra-Vehicular Activity]. Les astronautes mâles portent une poche appelée «dispositif de collecte d'urine» [...]

OBS

dispositif de collecte d'urine : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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