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IGNITION BATTERY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition system
1, record 1, English, ignition%20system
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ignition 2, record 1, English, ignition
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition device system to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder. 3, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition system consists of the battery, switch, ignition distributor, ignition coil, wiring and spark plugs. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ignition system: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- allumage 2, record 1, French, allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'allumage servant à enflammer le mélange carburant/air dans le cylindre. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allumage est un ensemble comprenant une bobine, un allumeur et une bougie à chaque cylindre. La source du courant est la batterie d'accumulateurs. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La fonction du système d'allumage d'un moteur à essence à combustion interne est de produire un courant à haute tension transitoire et de le fournir à la bougie d'allumage appropriée au bon instant. 5, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encendido
1, record 1, Spanish, encendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de dispositivos eléctricos que producen una inflamación de la mezcla carburante formada en el carburador y aspirada por los cilindros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - encendido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- battery coil ignition system
1, record 2, English, battery%20coil%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battery coil ignition system : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - battery%20coil%20ignition%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie%20et%20bobine%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie%20et%20bobine%20d%27allumage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- battery coil ignition
1, record 3, English, battery%20coil%20ignition
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- battery-and-coil ignition 2, record 3, English, battery%2Dand%2Dcoil%20ignition
correct
- battery ignition 3, record 3, English, battery%20ignition
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allumage par batterie
1, record 3, French, allumage%20par%20batterie
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 2016-06-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ignition coil
1, record 4, English, ignition%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- spark coil 2, record 4, English, spark%20coil
correct
- ignition armature 3, record 4, English, ignition%20armature
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil which produces high voltage for ignition in the battery coil ignition system or the magneto ignition system. 3, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition coil transforms, or steps up, the 6 or 12 volts of the battery to the high voltage required to make the current jump the spark-plug gap. 4, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition coil; ignition armature: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage
1, record 4, French, bobine%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- armature d'allumage 2, record 4, French, armature%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine qui produit du courant haute tension pour l'allumage dans le système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage ou le système d'allumage à magnéto. 2, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le courant à basse tension de la batterie (généralement 12 volts) étant impuissant à faire éclater une forte étincelle à l'intérieur des chambres de combustion des cylindres, la bobine d'allumage le transforme en courant à haute tension. 3, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine d'allumage; armature d'allumage : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- starting vibrator
1, record 5, English, starting%20vibrator
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electromagnetic vibrator which supplies intermittent electric current starting from the battery to the primary circuit of the magneto directly connected with the engine to assist ignition. 1, record 5, English, - starting%20vibrator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
starting vibrator: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - starting%20vibrator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vibrateur de démarrage
1, record 5, French, vibrateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vibrateur électromagnétique qui fournit du courant électrique intermittent de la batterie vers le circuit primaire de la magnéto directement raccordée au moteur pour aider à l'allumage. 1, record 5, French, - vibrateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vibrateur de démarrage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - vibrateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Storage Cells (Electr.)
- Gasoline Motors
- Diesel Motors
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- starter battery
1, record 6, English, starter%20battery
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- starting battery 2, record 6, English, starting%20battery
correct
- cranking battery 2, record 6, English, cranking%20battery
correct
- ignition battery 3, record 6, English, ignition%20battery
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A battery designed to start an internal combustion engine. 4, record 6, English, - starter%20battery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
starter battery: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 6, English, - starter%20battery
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Accumulateurs (Électricité)
- Moteurs à essence
- Moteurs diesel
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- batterie de démarrage
1, record 6, French, batterie%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
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
Batterie servant essentiellement au lancement d'un moteur à combustion interne. 2, record 6, French, - batterie%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
batterie de démarrage : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 6, French, - batterie%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acumuladores (Electricidad)
- Motores de gasolina
- Motores diesel
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- batería de arranque
1, record 6, Spanish, bater%C3%ADa%20de%20arranque
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
batería de arranque: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - bater%C3%ADa%20de%20arranque
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ignition switch
1, record 7, English, ignition%20switch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition switch does several jobs. It turns the ignition system on and off. It a has a START position for operating the starting motor. It operates the steering-wheel lock, and an audible or light signal if the ignition key is in the ignition lock when a door opens or if seat belts are not buckled. In many vehicles, the electric fuel pump connects to the battery through the ignition switch. Other accessories such as the radio and heater blower motor also receive power through ignition switch. 2, record 7, English, - ignition%20switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commutateur d'allumage
1, record 7, French, commutateur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'interrupteur d'allumage qui n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Le «commutateur d'allumage», quant à lui, comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt. 2, record 7, French, - commutateur%20d%27allumage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ignition battery 1, record 8, English, ignition%20battery
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- batterie d'allumage 1, record 8, French, batterie%20d%27allumage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- turn on the ignition switch
1, record 9, English, turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
when the ignition switch is turned on, the battery current flows to the primary side of an ignition coil. 1, record 9, English, - turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mettre le contact 1, record 9, French, mettre%20le%20contact
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quand le contact est mis, le courant de la batterie passe par le primaire. 1, record 9, French, - mettre%20le%20contact
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ignition head 1, record 10, English, ignition%20head
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an ignition head must be used for battery ignition. 1, record 10, English, - ignition%20head
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tête d'allumage 1, record 10, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27allumage
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- allumeur 1, record 10, French, allumeur
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le rupteur et le distributeur forment un tout appelé allumeur ou tête d'allumage. 1, record 10, French, - t%C3%AAte%20d%27allumage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Storage Cells (Electr.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- battery ignition system 1, record 11, English, battery%20ignition%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the battery and coil ignition system involves several separate components as a six-cylinder battery, coil and distributor system. 1, record 11, English, - battery%20ignition%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accumulateurs (Électricité)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage par batterie 1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les premières vérifications d'un système d'allumage par batterie nécessitent un outillage minimum. 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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