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HEAD LAMP [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Illumination Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- paraboloid head lamp 1, record 1, English, paraboloid%20head%20lamp
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éclairagisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- projecteur à réflecteur parabolique
1, record 1, French, projecteur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9flecteur%20parabolique
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après Techniques de l'ingénieur, Sources lumineuses. 1, record 1, French, - projecteur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9flecteur%20parabolique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Illumination Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydrargyrum medium-arc iodide technology 1, record 2, English, hydrargyrum%20medium%2Darc%20iodide%20technology
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- arc HMI technology 2, record 2, English, arc%20HMI%20technology
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The light balloon. Solarc ... is a helium filled balloon capable of lighting up to 12 000 square metres ... Four balloon sizes are available ... according to the lighting intensity required, the light being supplied by bulbs of arc HMI technology up to a maximum of 12 kW. The balloon is made of polyester coated with a film of polyurethane or Mylar .... 2, record 2, English, - hydrargyrum%20medium%2Darc%20iodide%20technology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hydrargyrum medium-arc iodide, or HMI®, is a mercury-halide gas discharge medium arc-length lamp with a multi-line spectra emission. The name implies that hydrargyrum, an archaic term for Mercury(Hg), is held as a vapour mixed with other rare halides in a quartz-glass envelope with two tungsten-coated electrodes of medium arc separation. Unlike traditional tungsten lighting units, HMI(R) s use ballasts to regulate and supply electricity to the lamp head via a header cable. The lamp operates not by heating a tungsten-based filament, but rather by creating an electrical arc between two electrodes within the bulb that excites the pressurized mercury vapour and provides phenomenal light output with greater efficiency than tungsten-based lighting units. 3, record 2, English, - hydrargyrum%20medium%2Darc%20iodide%20technology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
History: In the late 1960s German television producers sought out lamp developer OSRAM to create a less expensive replacement for incandescent lights for the film industry. Osram developed and began producing HMI® bulbs at their request. 3, record 2, English, - hydrargyrum%20medium%2Darc%20iodide%20technology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
HMI®: registered trademark 1, record 2, English, - hydrargyrum%20medium%2Darc%20iodide%20technology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éclairagisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technologie HMI
1, record 2, French, technologie%20HMI
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- technologie arc HMI 2, record 2, French, technologie%20arc%20HMI
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ballon lumière. Le Solarc [...] est un ballon gonflé à l'hélium capable d'éclairer un espace pouvant couvrir 12 000 mètres carrés [...] Quatre tailles de ballons sont disponibles ... selon la puissance lumineuse désirée qui est fournie par des ampoules à technologie arc HMI avec un maximum de 12 kW. [...] Le ballon est réalisé en tissu polyester recouvert d'un film PU ou Mylar [...] 2, record 2, French, - technologie%20HMI
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une lampe aux halogénures métalliques ou lampe à décharge à haute pression est une lampe très utilisée pour l'éclairage lors de la prise de vue au cinéma, ainsi que dans les vidéoprojecteurs de forte puissance. Moins courantes en éclairage théâtral, elles envahissent l'éclairage public car leur couleur plaît. On les utilise surtout pour les terrains sportifs, comme les terrains de tennis, badminton, football, hockey, etc. Elles sont aussi très utilisées dans les gymnases et [les] terrains intérieurs. On peut également s'en servir pour éclairer les stationnements, les chantiers de construction et même les routes, en particulier les ponts. Certaines d'entre elles sont connues sous le nom de HMI, acronyme de l'expression allemande «Hydrargyrum mittlere bogenlänge Iod» (traduit en anglais par : «Hydrargyrum medium-arc iodide»), marque déposée de la firme allemande Osram, mais d'autres dénominations existent pour cette même catégorie de lampes, chez Osram (HMP, HTI, HSR par exemple) et chez d'autres constructeurs (MSR, MSD, MSI chez Philips). 3, record 2, French, - technologie%20HMI
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HMI® : marque déposée 1, record 2, French, - technologie%20HMI
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- head lamp of locomotive 1, record 3, English, head%20lamp%20of%20locomotive
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- headlamp of locomotive 2, record 3, English, headlamp%20of%20locomotive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fanal de locomotive
1, record 3, French, fanal%20de%20locomotive
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- headlamp bezel
1, record 4, English, headlamp%20bezel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- headlamp rim 2, record 4, English, headlamp%20rim
correct
- bezel 3, record 4, English, bezel
officially approved
- headlight rim 4, record 4, English, headlight%20rim
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] circular metal surround or rim of [a] headlamp ... 5, record 4, English, - headlamp%20bezel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bezel: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 4, English, - headlamp%20bezel
Record 4, Key term(s)
- head lamp bezel
- head lamp rim
- head light rim
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cercle de phare
1, record 4, French, cercle%20de%20phare
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- enjoliveur de phare 2, record 4, French, enjoliveur%20de%20phare
correct, masculine noun
- enjoliveur 3, record 4, French, enjoliveur
masculine noun, officially approved
- porte-phare 4, record 4, French, porte%2Dphare
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enjoliveur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 4, French, - cercle%20de%20phare
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- headlamp washer
1, record 5, English, headlamp%20washer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- headlight washer 2, record 5, English, headlight%20washer
correct
- headlight washer system 3, record 5, English, headlight%20washer%20system
correct
- headlamp washer system 4, record 5, English, headlamp%20washer%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A power wash [that] sprays cleansing fluid onto your head lights under 40-psi pressure to scrub them clean. 5, record 5, English, - headlamp%20washer
Record 5, Key term(s)
- head light washer system
- head lamp washer system
- head light washer
- head lamp washer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lave-phares
1, record 5, French, lave%2Dphares
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lave-phare 2, record 5, French, lave%2Dphare
correct, masculine noun
- système de lave-phares 3, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lave%2Dphares
correct, masculine noun
- système de lave-phare 4, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lave%2Dphare
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lave-phares commandés de l'intérieur chassent la saleté accumulée sur les phares [à l'aide d'un jet de liquide nettoyant sous pression] et contribuent à maintenir la visibilité. 1, record 5, French, - lave%2Dphares
Record 5, Key term(s)
- lave phare
- lave phares
- système de lave phare
- système de lave phares
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lavafaros
1, record 5, Spanish, lavafaros
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- limpiafaros 1, record 5, Spanish, limpiafaros
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- main light
1, record 6, English, main%20light
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] flood lamp or broad light source located higher than the subject's head and at approximately 45 degrees to one side of the camera-subject axis, usually in the short-light position. 1, record 6, English, - main%20light
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éclairage principal
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9clairage%20principal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Field Artillery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- collimation mast
1, record 7, English, collimation%20mast
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a trailer mounted telescopic collimation mast... which consists of a mast head, an optical sight, an infra-red lamp, a target and missile simulator and a detector of radar and missile command guidance signals. 1, record 7, English, - collimation%20mast
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mât de collimation
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A2t%20de%20collimation
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collimation : Didact. (astron.) Orientation d'un instrument d'optique dans une direction précise, pointage. 2, record 7, French, - m%C3%A2t%20de%20collimation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mine Ventilation, Heating and Lighting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cap lamp
1, record 8, English, cap%20lamp
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- head lamp 2, record 8, English, head%20lamp
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation, chauffage et éclairage des mines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lampe de mineur
1, record 8, French, lampe%20de%20mineur
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- lampe de chapeau 2, record 8, French, lampe%20de%20chapeau
correct, feminine noun
- lampe au chapeau 1, record 8, French, lampe%20au%20chapeau
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lampe d'éclairage ponctuel utilisée par les mineurs sous terre, portée généralement sur le casque et alimentée par une batterie portée à la ceinture. 1, record 8, French, - lampe%20de%20mineur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- biellipsoidal head lamp 1, record 9, English, biellipsoidal%20head%20lamp
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- projecteur biellipsoïdal
1, record 9, French, projecteur%20biellipso%C3%AFdal
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- projecteur biellipsoïde 2, record 9, French, projecteur%20biellipso%C3%AFde
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projecteur d'automobile produisant un faisceau de lumière central intense et étroit et des faisceaux latéraux plus larges, mais moins intenses. 3, record 9, French, - projecteur%20biellipso%C3%AFdal
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-02-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- broad beam head lamp 1, record 10, English, broad%20beam%20head%20lamp
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- projecteur à faisceau large
1, record 10, French, projecteur%20%C3%A0%20faisceau%20large
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rectangular head lamp 1, record 11, English, rectangular%20head%20lamp
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Camionnage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- phare rectangulaire 1, record 11, French, phare%20rectangulaire
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- built-in head lamp 1, record 12, English, built%2Din%20head%20lamp
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- phare incorporé dans les ailes 1, record 12, French, phare%20incorpor%C3%A9%20dans%20les%20ailes
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- head lamp type 1, record 13, English, head%20lamp%20type
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fanal du type frontal 1, record 13, French, fanal%20du%20type%20frontal
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Lighting
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- head lamp control 1, record 14, English, head%20lamp%20control
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- commande des projecteurs 1, record 14, French, commande%20des%20projecteurs
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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