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IGNITION CHARGE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Demolition (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- priming charge
1, record 1, English, priming%20charge
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ignition charge 2, record 1, English, ignition%20charge
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An initial charge which transmits the detonation wave to the whole of the charge. 1, record 1, English, - priming%20charge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
priming charge: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - priming%20charge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charge d'amorçage
1, record 1, French, charge%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charge d'amorce 2, record 1, French, charge%20d%27amorce
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge élémentaire destinée à transmettre la détonation à l'ensemble de la charge. 1, record 1, French, - charge%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge d'amorçage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - charge%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Destrucción (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga iniciadora
1, record 1, Spanish, carga%20iniciadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carga inicial que transmite la onda de detonación al resto del explosivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - carga%20iniciadora
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- condenser discharge ignition system
1, record 2, English, condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CDI system 1, record 2, English, CDI%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system that obtains high voltage in the secondary coil by emitting the charge saved in the condenser into the primary coil. 1, record 2, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
condenser discharge ignition system; CDI system: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système CDI 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CDI
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage qui obtient la haute tension dans la bobine secondaire en libérant la charge conservée dans la bobine primaire. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur; système CDI : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blasting powder
1, record 3, English, blasting%20powder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- black blasting powder 2, record 3, English, black%20blasting%20powder
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
black powder usu. containing sodium nitrate manufactured in grains or pellets and used esp. for blasting soft materials (as in coal mines) (...) 1, record 3, English, - blasting%20powder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Black powder : an explosive consisting of black gunpowder now used chiefly as an ignition charge and primer(...) ;also : a similar explosive consisting of a mixture of sodium nitrate instead of potassium nitrate and charcoal and sulfur used chiefly in blasting(...) 1, record 3, English, - blasting%20powder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poudre de mine
1, record 3, French, poudre%20de%20mine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) poudre noire pour emploi au minage. 1, record 3, French, - poudre%20de%20mine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Poudre noire: Explosif constitué de trois éléments: le salpêtre (nitrate de potassium (...),) le soufre et le charbon de bois. 2, record 3, French, - poudre%20de%20mine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stratified charge ignition 1, record 4, English, stratified%20charge%20ignition
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Automotive Eng., juin 77, p. 62. 2, record 4, English, - stratified%20charge%20ignition
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- allumage à charge stratifié
1, record 4, French, allumage%20%C3%A0%20charge%20stratifi%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
P. d'Auteuil. 2, record 4, French, - allumage%20%C3%A0%20charge%20stratifi%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- internal ballistics
1, record 5, English, internal%20ballistics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science that deals with the events which take place from charge ignition to the moment when the projectile leaves the muzzle. 2, record 5, English, - internal%20ballistics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balistique intérieure
1, record 5, French, balistique%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Science qui traite des événements qui se produisent du moment de la mise à feu de la charge jusqu'au moment où le projectile quitte la bouche. 2, record 5, French, - balistique%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - balistique%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- combustion phasing 1, record 6, English, combustion%20phasing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By increasing the iso-octane percentage in the fuel from 0-50%, it was shown that the HCCI [homogeneous charge compression ignition] engine lost combustion efficiency and combustion phasing was slowed. 2, record 6, English, - combustion%20phasing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It was found that low level of fuel stratification obtained with asymmetric port fuel injection does not significantly affect the combustion phasing ... 3, record 6, English, - combustion%20phasing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- phasage de la combustion
1, record 6, French, phasage%20de%20la%20combustion
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- déroulement de la combustion 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9roulement%20de%20la%20combustion
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il est apparu que le niveau de stratification de la charge obtenu par l’utilisation d’injection indirecte dissymétrique ne permet pas de modifier le déroulement de la combustion. 2, record 6, French, - phasage%20de%20la%20combustion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- percussion
1, record 7, English, percussion
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- percn 2, record 7, English, percn
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The means of ignition of a propellant charge by a mechanical blow against the primer or percussion cap. 3, record 7, English, - percussion
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percussion; percn: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 7, English, - percussion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- percussion
1, record 7, French, percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- percn 1, record 7, French, percn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mise de feu mécanique 2, record 7, French, mise%20de%20feu%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen de mise à feu consistant à frapper mécaniquement l'amorce ou la capsule fulminante. 2, record 7, French, - percussion
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percussion; percn : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 7, French, - percussion
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
percussion; percn; mise de feu mécanique : termes, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 7, French, - percussion
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- percusión
1, record 7, Spanish, percusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-04-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- homogeneous charge compression ignition
1, record 8, English, homogeneous%20charge%20compression%20ignition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- HCCI 2, record 8, English, HCCI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, or HCCI, is a relatively new combustion technology. It is a hybrid of the traditional spark ignition(SI) and the compression ignition process(such as a Diesel engine). In addition, HCCI is a lean combustion process. These conditions translate to a lower local flame temperature which lower the amount of Nitric Oxide(NOx) produced in the process. 3, record 8, English, - homogeneous%20charge%20compression%20ignition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autoallumage par compression
1, record 8, French, autoallumage%20par%20compression
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- allumage par compression d'un mélange homogène 2, record 8, French, allumage%20par%20compression%20d%27un%20m%C3%A9lange%20homog%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de combustion appliqué aux moteurs diesel, consistant en une auto-inflammation d'un mélange homogène d'air et de combustible. 1, record 8, French, - autoallumage%20par%20compression
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Weapon Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- primed charge
1, record 9, English, primed%20charge
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A charge ready in all aspects for ignition. 2, record 9, English, - primed%20charge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
primed charge: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 9, English, - primed%20charge
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- charge amorcée
1, record 9, French, charge%20amorc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge munie de tous les accessoires nécessaires, prête à être mise à feu. 2, record 9, French, - charge%20amorc%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge amorcée: terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 9, French, - charge%20amorc%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charge amorcée : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 3, record 9, French, - charge%20amorc%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destrucción (Militar)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga preparada
1, record 9, Spanish, carga%20preparada
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carga preparada en todos los aspectos para la toma de fuego. 1, record 9, Spanish, - carga%20preparada
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- detonating cord amplifier
1, record 10, English, detonating%20cord%20amplifier
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device attached to a detonating cord which allows for the ignition of a charge and the simultaneous transmission of a detonating wave to another charge. 2, record 10, English, - detonating%20cord%20amplifier
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detonating cord amplifier: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 10, English, - detonating%20cord%20amplifier
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- relais d'amorçage
1, record 10, French, relais%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire, fixé sur le cordeau détonant, permettant simultanément l'amorçage d'une charge et la transmission de l'onde de détonation vers une autre charge. 2, record 10, French, - relais%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais d'amorçage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 10, French, - relais%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
relais d'amorçage : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions, le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 10, French, - relais%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Destrucción (Militar)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- repetidor de explosión
1, record 10, Spanish, repetidor%20de%20explosi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accesorio que se fija sobre un cordón detonante y que permite el encendido de una carga y la transmisión simultánea de la onda de detonación hacia otra carga. 1, record 10, Spanish, - repetidor%20de%20explosi%C3%B3n
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-12-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- jump
1, record 11, English, jump
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jump is the vertical component of the acute angle measured from the muzzle axis before firing to the line of departure. Jump is caused by the shock of firing during the interval from the ignition of the propelling charge to the departure of the projectile from the muzzle. 1, record 11, English, - jump
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- relèvement
1, record 11, French, rel%C3%A8vement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le relèvement est la composante verticale de l'angle aigu mesurée de l'axe de la bouche avant le tir à la ligne de départ. Le relèvement est causé par le choc du tir au cours de l'intervalle entre l'allumage de la charge propulsive et la sortie du projectile de la bouche. 1, record 11, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée. 2, record 11, French, - rel%C3%A8vement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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