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IGNITION SWITCH [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- key in the ignition
1, record 1, English, key%20in%20the%20ignition
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A key in the ignition is a key that has been left inserted in the vehicle's ignition switch, enabling the vehicle to be started easily and making it more vulnerable to theft. 2, record 1, English, - key%20in%20the%20ignition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clé sur le contact
1, record 1, French, cl%C3%A9%20sur%20le%20contact
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une clé sur le contact est une clé laissée insérée dans le commutateur d'allumage du véhicule, permettant de démarrer celui-ci facilement et le rendant plus vulnérable au vol. 2, record 1, French, - cl%C3%A9%20sur%20le%20contact
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ignition system
1, record 2, English, ignition%20system
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ignition 2, record 2, English, ignition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition device system to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder. 3, record 2, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition system consists of the battery, switch, ignition distributor, ignition coil, wiring and spark plugs. 4, record 2, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ignition system: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 2, English, - ignition%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- allumage 2, record 2, French, allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'allumage servant à enflammer le mélange carburant/air dans le cylindre. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- encendido
1, record 2, Spanish, encendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - encendido
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Garages and Service Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- booster cables
1, record 3, English, booster%20cables
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- jumper cables 2, record 3, English, jumper%20cables
correct, see observation, plural, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of two cables designed to temporarily draw power from the battery of a second car when the battery in one’s own car is too weak to get it started. 3, record 3, English, - booster%20cables
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jumber cables : this term seems more adequate to describe cables used by robbers to bypass the ignition switch in an automobile they want to start without the key. 3, record 3, English, - booster%20cables
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
booster cables; jumper cables: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - booster%20cables
Record 3, Key term(s)
- booster cable
- jumper cable
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
- Garages et stations-service
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- câble de démarrage
1, record 3, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- câbles d'appoint 2, record 3, French, c%C3%A2bles%20d%27appoint
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada, officially approved
- câbles volants 2, record 3, French, c%C3%A2bles%20volants
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Permet de coupler deux batteries et de dépanner [...] une voiture dont la batterie est à plat. 1, record 3, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Câble est au singulier dans la première expression car on l'emploie dans le sens de «ensemble de conducteurs»; dans les deux autres expressions on lui donne le sens de «gros conducteur isolé» et, puisqu'il y en a deux, c'est pluriel. 3, record 3, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
câble(s) volant(s) correspond à une notion beaucoup plus générale que le câble de démarrage. 3, record 3, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
câbles d'appoint; câbles volants : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- câbles de démarrage
- câble d'appoint
- câble volant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Hall ignition system
1, record 4, English, Hall%20ignition%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Hall electronic ignition system 2, record 4, English, Hall%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct
- Hall type ignition system 3, record 4, English, Hall%20type%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
- Hall type electronic ignition system 3, record 4, English, Hall%20type%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which [the] ignition timing signal is produced by [a] "Hall effect" switch. 3, record 4, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When [a] magnetic field is applied to the conductor material with passing current in one direction, at a right angle to its surface, [a] small voltage is generated in the material. This effect is called "Hall effect" after the discoverer of this phenomenon. 3, record 4, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Hall type ignition system; Hall type electronic ignition system: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 4, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage Hall
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système d'allumage électronique Hall 1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20Hall
correct, masculine noun
- système d'allumage de type Hall 2, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20de%20type%20Hall
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- système d'allumage électronique de type Hall 2, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20type%20Hall
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage dans lequel le signal d'avance à l'allumage est généré par un commutateur à «effet Hall». 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le champ magnétique est appliqué au matériau conducteur en faisant passer le courant électrique dans un seul sens, à angle droit de sa surface, une faible tension est générée dans le matériau. Ce phénomène, une fois découvert, a été baptisé «effet Hall». 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'allumage de type Hall; système d'allumage électronique de type Hall : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ignition switch
1, record 5, English, ignition%20switch
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch which opens and closes the primary circuit of the ignition system. 2, record 5, English, - ignition%20switch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition switch : term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - ignition%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur d'allumage
1, record 5, French, interrupteur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contacteur d'allumage 2, record 5, French, contacteur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interrupteur qui ouvre et ferme le circuit primaire du système d'allumage. 2, record 5, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'interrupteur d'allumage n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Il ne doit pas être confondu avec le commutateur d'allumage qui comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt. 3, record 5, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contacteur d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 5, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- coil interruption
1, record 6, English, coil%20interruption
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interruption acted on the primary circuit current of the ignition coil by a switch or other signalling device to generate high voltage in the secondary circuit by electromagnetic induction. 1, record 6, English, - coil%20interruption
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coil interruption: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - coil%20interruption
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- interruption de bobine
1, record 6, French, interruption%20de%20bobine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruption provoquée dans le courant du circuit primaire de la bobine d'allumage par un commutateur ou un autre dispositif d'émission de signaux pour produire du courant haute tension dans le circuit secondaire par induction électromagnétique. 1, record 6, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interruption de bobine : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-05-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Security Devices
- Fire Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- out fire cut-off switch 1, record 7, English, out%20fire%20cut%2Doff%20switch
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- outfire cut off 2, record 7, English, outfire%20cut%20off
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The oil burner primary control... consists essentially of a combination of four controls in one device : a relay, an ignition control, a delayed action switch, and an out fire cut-off switch. 1, record 7, English, - out%20fire%20cut%2Doff%20switch
Record 7, Key term(s)
- outfire cut-off switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité incendie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coupe-circuit d'extinction de feu
1, record 7, French, coupe%2Dcircuit%20d%27extinction%20de%20feu
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des coupe-circuits. 2, record 7, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20d%27extinction%20de%20feu
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupe-circuits (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20d%27extinction%20de%20feu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ignition interlock system
1, record 8, English, ignition%20interlock%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ignition isolating switch 2, record 8, English, ignition%20isolating%20switch
correct
- starter lock 3, record 8, English, starter%20lock
- ignition interlock 3, record 8, English, ignition%20interlock
- ignition lock 4, record 8, English, ignition%20lock
- ignition interlock device 3, record 8, English, ignition%20interlock%20device
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur d'allumage
1, record 8, French, interrupteur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de blocage d'allumage 2, record 8, French, dispositif%20de%20blocage%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
- protection anti-démarrage 2, record 8, French, protection%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9marrage
feminine noun
- système anti-démarrage 2, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9marrage
masculine noun
- anti-démarreur 2, record 8, French, anti%2Dd%C3%A9marreur
masculine noun
- coupe-circuit 2, record 8, French, coupe%2Dcircuit
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protection contre le vol d'un véhicule obtenue en empêchant le démarrage du moteur. [Termes et définition proposés en 1999 par la Commission de terminologie et de néologie de l'automobile (France]). 2, record 8, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des coupe-circuits. 3, record 8, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupe-circuits (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 8, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-02-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ignition switch
1, record 9, English, ignition%20switch
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, 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 9, English, - ignition%20switch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- commutateur d'allumage
1, record 9, French, commutateur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, 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 9, French, - commutateur%20d%27allumage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Components
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- running interlock
1, record 10, English, running%20interlock
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interlock which proves a condition is proper for burner operation to continue through prepurge, ignition trials, and the run period. It is used with a primary or programming control which will shut down the burner if an improper conditions occurs. The interlock may be a combustion air controller(airflow switch), a damper position indicator(low or high fire proving switch), or a fuel pressure switch. It can be a recycling type, or it may require manual reset. 1, record 10, English, - running%20interlock
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Composants électrotechniques
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'interdiction de marche
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20d%27interdiction%20de%20marche
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- interdiction de marche 1, record 10, French, interdiction%20de%20marche
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ignition/starting switch
1, record 11, English, ignition%2Fstarting%20switch
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- contacteur d'allumage et de démarrage
1, record 11, French, contacteur%20d%27allumage%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, masculine noun
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 1991-01-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fuel and ignition switch
1, record 12, English, fuel%20and%20ignition%20switch
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- commande de démarrage réacteur
1, record 12, French, commande%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20r%C3%A9acteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 12, French, - commande%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20r%C3%A9acteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-04-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- key reminder buzzer
1, record 13, English, key%20reminder%20buzzer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If the driver's door is opened while the key is in the ignition switch, a buzzer will sound to remind you to remove the key. 1, record 13, English, - key%20reminder%20buzzer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur acoustique d'oublie-clé
1, record 13, French, avertisseur%20acoustique%20d%27oublie%2Dcl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur d'oublie-clé 1, record 13, French, avertisseur%20d%27oublie%2Dcl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-03-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- master key
1, record 14, English, master%20key
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This key operates all the locks on your car; the ignition switch, steering wheel lock, glove compartment lock... 1, record 14, English, - master%20key
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- clé principale
1, record 14, French, cl%C3%A9%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- clé passe-partout 1, record 14, French, cl%C3%A9%20passe%2Dpartout
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- engine start ignition switch
1, record 15, English, engine%20start%20ignition%20switch
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 15, English, - engine%20start%20ignition%20switch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- bouton de démarrage moteur
1, record 15, French, bouton%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 15, French, - bouton%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage%20moteur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-04-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Aircraft Systems
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- ignition isolating switch 1, record 16, English, ignition%20isolating%20switch
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Select ignition isolating switch OFF(located left-hand side of APU below generator). 2, record 16, English, - ignition%20isolating%20switch
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur d'allumage
1, record 16, French, interrupteur%20d%27allumage
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrupteur d'allumage : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 16, French, - interrupteur%20d%27allumage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-12-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- sustainer ignition switch 1, record 17, English, sustainer%20ignition%20switch
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- commutateur d'allumage du propulseur
1, record 17, French, commutateur%20d%27allumage%20du%20propulseur
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1981-09-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- keyed ignition switch
1, record 18, English, keyed%20ignition%20switch
officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TCN- MARO-MANU 1, record 18, English, - keyed%20ignition%20switch
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officially approved by CN. 1, record 18, English, - keyed%20ignition%20switch
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- contacteur à clé de démarrage
1, record 18, French, contacteur%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIMM, 75, 3 1, record 18, French, - contacteur%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 18, French, - contacteur%20%C3%A0%20cl%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1980-04-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- ignition system selection switch 1, record 19, English, ignition%20system%20selection%20switch
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur de circuit d'allumage 1, record 19, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20circuit%20d%27allumage
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 19, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20circuit%20d%27allumage
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1980-04-17
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- ignition power switch 1, record 20, English, ignition%20power%20switch
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur d'alimentation allumage 1, record 20, French, interrupteur%20d%27alimentation%20allumage
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 20, French, - interrupteur%20d%27alimentation%20allumage
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- fuel and ignition switch panel 1, record 21, English, fuel%20and%20ignition%20switch%20panel
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tableau de commande carburant et allumage 1, record 21, French, tableau%20de%20commande%20carburant%20et%20allumage
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 21, French, - tableau%20de%20commande%20carburant%20et%20allumage
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1980-04-14
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- standby ignition switch 1, record 22, English, standby%20ignition%20switch
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur d'allumage de secours 1, record 22, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27allumage%20de%20secours
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 22, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27allumage%20de%20secours
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- ignition shut-off switch 1, record 23, English, ignition%20shut%2Doff%20switch
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur de courant d' allumage 1, record 23, French, interrupteur%20de%20courant%20d%27%20allumage
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- switch on the ignition
1, record 24, English, switch%20on%20the%20ignition
verb
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- switch on the engine 1, record 24, English, switch%20on%20the%20engine
verb
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- mettre l'interrupteur sur marche 1, record 24, French, mettre%20l%27interrupteur%20sur%20marche
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harrap 1, record 24, French, - mettre%20l%27interrupteur%20sur%20marche
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- turn on the ignition switch
1, record 25, English, turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
verb
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, 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 25, English, - turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- mettre le contact 1, record 25, French, mettre%20le%20contact
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quand le contact est mis, le courant de la batterie passe par le primaire. 1, record 25, French, - mettre%20le%20contact
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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