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IGNITION TIMING [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition advance
1, record 1, English, ignition%20advance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spark advance 2, record 1, English, spark%20advance
correct, officially approved
- advanced timing 3, record 1, English, advanced%20timing
correct
- ignition timing advance 4, record 1, English, ignition%20timing%20%20advance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moving ahead of the ignition spark in relation to piston position; produced by centrifugal or vacuum devices in accordance with engine speed and intake manifold vacuum. 5, record 1, English, - ignition%20advance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition timing advance : term standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - ignition%20advance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spark advance: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 1, English, - ignition%20advance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avance à l'allumage
1, record 1, French, avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avance à l'allumage permet d'obtenir une pression de poussée des gaz maximale sur le piston lorsque la bielle et la manivelle du vilebrequin forment un angle de 90°. 2, record 1, French, - avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avance à l'allumage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
avance à l'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- avance del encendido
1, record 1, Spanish, avance%20del%20encendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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
- Hall ignition system
1, record 2, English, Hall%20ignition%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Hall electronic ignition system 2, record 2, English, Hall%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct
- Hall type ignition system 3, record 2, English, Hall%20type%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
- Hall type electronic ignition system 3, record 2, English, Hall%20type%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which [the] ignition timing signal is produced by [a] "Hall effect" switch. 3, record 2, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Hall type ignition system; Hall type electronic ignition system: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - Hall%20ignition%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage Hall
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'allumage électronique Hall 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20Hall
correct, masculine noun
- système d'allumage de type Hall 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20de%20type%20Hall
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- système d'allumage électronique de type Hall 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20type%20Hall
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20Hall
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cam ignition timing advancer
1, record 3, English, cam%20ignition%20timing%20advancer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cam type ignition timing advancer 2, record 3, English, cam%20type%20ignition%20timing%20%20advancer
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for ignition timing advance by varying the relative angle between axis of distributor rotor and timing cam. 2, record 3, English, - cam%20ignition%20timing%20advancer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cam type ignition timing advancer : term and definition standardized by ISO. 1, record 3, English, - cam%20ignition%20timing%20advancer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de calage de l'avance à l'allumage à cames
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20calage%20de%20l%27avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20cames
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de calage de l'avance à l'allumage faisant varier l'angle relatif entre l'axe du rotor du distributeur et la came de calage. 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20calage%20de%20l%27avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20cames
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de calage de l'avance à l'allumage à cames : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20calage%20de%20l%27avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20cames
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electronic ignition system
1, record 4, English, electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system with ignition timing control by electronic device or circuit. 2, record 4, English, - electronic%20ignition%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electronic ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - electronic%20ignition%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage électronique
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage équipé d'une commande d'avance à l'allumage activée par un dispositif ou un circuit électronique. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage électronique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique
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
- oscillating electronic ignition system
1, record 5, English, oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which ignition timing is produced by eddy current disruption of two coil sensors caused by magnet passing by. 1, record 5, English, - oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oscillating electronic ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage électronique à oscillations
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
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
Système d'allumage dans lequel l'avance à l'allumage est produite par l'interruption du courant de Foucault de deux capteurs de bobine provoquée par le contournement de l'aimant. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage électronique à oscillations : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- minimum advance for best torque
1, record 6, English, minimum%20advance%20for%20best%20torque
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MTB 1, record 6, English, MTB
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The latest ignition timing for maximum engine torque at the same operating condition. 1, record 6, English, - minimum%20advance%20for%20best%20torque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum advance for best torque; MTB: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - minimum%20advance%20for%20best%20torque
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- avance minimale pour le couple optimal
1, record 6, French, avance%20minimale%20pour%20le%20couple%20optimal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MTB 1, record 6, French, MTB
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute dernière avance à l'allumage pour un couple maximal du moteur sous condition d'exploitation identique. 1, record 6, French, - avance%20minimale%20pour%20le%20couple%20optimal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avance minimale pour le couple optimal; MTB : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - avance%20minimale%20pour%20le%20couple%20optimal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- computer-controlled ignition system
1, record 7, English, computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- digital ignition system 1, record 7, English, digital%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer-based ignition system which is usually a part of the electronic engine control unit (ECU). 1, record 7, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ECU consists of a central control unit(CPU) or a microprocessor, random access memory(RAM), read only memory(ROM), and input/output interfaces. Based on information from input sensors(engine air flow, coolant temperature, crank position, throttle position, etc.), ECU determines optimum settings for the output actuators of fuel injection, ignition timing, idle speed, etc. 1, record 7, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
computer-controlled ignition system; digital ignition system: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d'allumage à commande numérique 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur généralement utilisé comme composant de l'unité de contrôle électronique du moteur (ECU). 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ECU se compose d'une unité de contrôle centrale (CPU) ou d'un microprocesseur, d'une mémoire vive (RAM), d'une mémoire morte (ROM), et d'interfaces entrée/sortie. Selon les informations issues des capteurs d'entrée (débit d'air moteur, température du liquide de refroidissement, position de vilebrequin, position de l'accélérateur, etc.), l'ECU détermine les paramètres optimaux pour les actionneurs d'injection de combustible, d'avance à l'allumage, de ralenti, etc. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur; système d'allumage à commande numérique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- conventional ignition system
1, record 8, English, conventional%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system with mechanical ignition timing control by the contact breaker of the distributor. 1, record 8, English, - conventional%20ignition%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conventional ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - conventional%20ignition%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage conventionnel
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20conventionnel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage équipé d'une commande mécanique d'avance à l'allumage activée par le rupteur du distributeur. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20conventionnel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage conventionnel : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20conventionnel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- auto-timer
1, record 9, English, auto%2Dtimer
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- automatic spark advance 1, record 9, English, automatic%20spark%20advance
correct, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition timing advancer that works automatically according to the engine speed and power. 1, record 9, English, - auto%2Dtimer
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auto-timer;automatic spark advance: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - auto%2Dtimer
Record 9, Key term(s)
- autotimer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- régulateur d'avance automatique
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20d%27avance%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- avance à l'allumage automatique 1, record 9, French, avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage%20automatique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de calage de l'avance à l'allumage qui fonctionne automatiquement en fonction de la vitesse et de la puissance du moteur. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20d%27avance%20automatique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
régulateur d'avance automatique; avance à l'allumage automatique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20d%27avance%20automatique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-05-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- engine control module
1, record 10, English, engine%20control%20module
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Signals from the... processor tell the electronic engine control module to cut fuel during up-shifts and retard ignition timing during downshifts. 1, record 10, English, - engine%20control%20module
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- module de gestion du moteur
1, record 10, French, module%20de%20gestion%20du%20moteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo de control del motor
1, record 10, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20control%20del%20motor
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MCM 1, record 10, Spanish, MCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computadora del vehículo que controla el funcionamiento del motor y las funciones relacionadas tales como el control del combustible y de la chispa. 1, record 10, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20control%20del%20motor
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-09-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- timing light
1, record 11, English, timing%20light
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strobe light for checking ignition timing. 2, record 11, English, - timing%20light
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The light is connected to the number one spark plug wire so every time the plug fires the light flashes. The light is then aimed at the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley or flywheel to read timing. 2, record 11, English, - timing%20light
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lampe stroboscopique
1, record 11, French, lampe%20stroboscopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pistolet stroboscopique 2, record 11, French, pistolet%20stroboscopique
correct, masculine noun
- lampe flash électronique 3, record 11, French, lampe%20flash%20%C3%A9lectronique
feminine noun
- lampe flash 3, record 11, French, lampe%20flash
feminine noun
- lampe de réglage 4, record 11, French, lampe%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
feminine noun
- lampe de contrôle de l'avance à l'allumage 4, record 11, French, lampe%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27avance%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la lampe stroboscopique est l'auxiliaire de l'appareil de contrôle de l'avance à l'allumage. Elle projette un faisceau lumineux par éclats successifs [...] en synchronisme avec l'allumage du cylindre choisi pour l'essai. 5, record 11, French, - lampe%20stroboscopique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
- Mantenimiento y reparación (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- estroboscópico
1, record 11, Spanish, estrobosc%C3%B3pico
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- luz estroboscópica 1, record 11, Spanish, luz%20estrobosc%C3%B3pica
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-09-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- accelerometer sensor
1, record 12, English, accelerometer%20sensor
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A knock sensor was added to increase ignition performance. This is a piezoelectric accelerometer sensor that is designed to vibrate at the same frequency as the engine knock(pre-detonation). The sensor operates in consort with the EEC IV engine control system to retard ignition timing and hopefully eliminate the detonation before real engine damage occurs. 2, record 12, English, - accelerometer%20sensor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur accélérométrique
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
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 2000-05-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ignition timing
1, record 13, English, ignition%20timing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A period of time during which ignition means are on. This provides a means of establishing and stabilizing the flame to ensure proper burning of the fuel when the main burner is firing. 1, record 13, English, - ignition%20timing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- temps d'allumage
1, record 13, French, temps%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brûleurs à fuel [...] Temps d'allumage : il correspond à la période pendant laquelle le dispositif d'allumage fonctionne; il comprend en réalité un pré-allumage, l'allumage proprement dit et le post-allumage. 1, record 13, French, - temps%20d%27allumage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-10-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- spark timing
1, record 14, English, spark%20timing
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- timing 2, record 14, English, timing
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [electronic distributor-less ignition system] has no moving parts that can wear and alter timing and it allows the spark timing to be phased with fuel-injection pulses. 3, record 14, English, - spark%20timing
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- calage de l'allumage
1, record 14, French, calage%20de%20l%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- réglage à l'allumage 2, record 14, French, r%C3%A9glage%20%C3%A0%20l%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les renseignements provenant de la source NUT-3 (Véhicules automobiles, lexique anglais-français) sont reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations-Unies à Genève. 3, record 14, French, - calage%20de%20l%27allumage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-11-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ignition timing 1, record 15, English, ignition%20timing
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- séquence d'allumage
1, record 15, French, s%C3%A9quence%20d%27allumage
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1985-06-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- dynamic timing
1, record 16, English, dynamic%20timing
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dynamic timing apparatus has been developed at General Motors.... The timing system employs microwave sensing of the combustion chamber to determine the dynamic piston top dead center.... 1, record 16, English, - dynamic%20timing
Record 16, Key term(s)
- dynamic ignition timing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- calage dynamique de l'allumage
1, record 16, French, calage%20dynamique%20de%20l%27allumage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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