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CALLING RANGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visible spectrum
1, record 1, English, visible%20spectrum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- visible spectral range 2, record 1, English, visible%20spectral%20range
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The human eye is capable of noticing waves within the range of 380 and 760 millimicrons. This range of waves is distinguished from other forms of radiant energy by calling it the visible spectrum. 1, record 1, English, - visible%20spectrum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectre visible
1, record 1, French, spectre%20visible
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des radiations monochromatiques constitutives des rayonnements visibles (lumière). [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR.] 2, record 1, French, - spectre%20visible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spectre visible : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - spectre%20visible
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spectre lumineux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calling range 1, record 2, English, calling%20range
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the local calling range of 200 exchanges Tel. news mars 1965 1, record 2, English, - calling%20range
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- secteur de service 1, record 2, French, secteur%20de%20service
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le secteur de service local de 200 centraux 1, record 2, French, - secteur%20de%20service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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