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PYROTECHNIC COMPONENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Demolition (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electro-explosive device
1, record 1, English, electro%2Dexplosive%20device
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EED 2, record 1, English, EED
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An explosive or pyrotechnic component that initiates an explosive, burning, electrical, or mechanical train and is activated by the application of electrical energy. 3, record 1, English, - electro%2Dexplosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electro-explosive device; EED: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - electro%2Dexplosive%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif électro-explosif
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20%C3%A9lectro%2Dexplosif
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DEE 2, record 1, French, DEE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dispositif électro-pyrotechnique 3, record 1, French, dispositif%20%C3%A9lectro%2Dpyrotechnique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- DEP 4, record 1, French, DEP
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- DEP 4, record 1, French, DEP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant explosif ou pyrotechnique amorçant une explosion, une déflagration ou un effet électrique ou mécanique par apport d'énergie électrique. 5, record 1, French, - dispositif%20%C3%A9lectro%2Dexplosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif électro-explosif : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 6, record 1, French, - dispositif%20%C3%A9lectro%2Dexplosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif électro-pyrotechnique; DEP : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 1, French, - dispositif%20%C3%A9lectro%2Dexplosif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Destrucción (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo eléctrico de toma de fuego
1, record 1, Spanish, dispositivo%20el%C3%A9ctrico%20de%20toma%20de%20fuego
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente explosivo o pirotécnico que produce una explosión, una deflagración o un efecto eléctrico o mecánico como respuesta a la aplicación de energía eléctrica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dispositivo%20el%C3%A9ctrico%20de%20toma%20de%20fuego
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pyrotechnic component
1, record 2, English, pyrotechnic%20component
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... neutralize or destroy any pyrotechnic component that may have been used. 1, record 2, English, - pyrotechnic%20component
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- composant pyrotechnique
1, record 2, French, composant%20pyrotechnique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- relay
1, record 3, English, relay
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pyrotechnic element or component designed to transmit a pyrotechnical phenomenon, generally with amplification. 1, record 3, English, - relay
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 3, French, relais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément ou composant pyrotechnique destiné à transmettre un phénomène pyrotechnique, en général avec amplification. 1, record 3, French, - relais
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relais : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 2, record 3, French, - relais
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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