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BIMETALLIC COIL [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Biophysics
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Biophysique
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
CONT

currently the thermostat is operated by a bimetallic coil, which expands and contracts with changes in temperature to open and close the valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

[...] [le thermostat] est disposé dans la tuyauterie supérieure d'eau et se compose d'une spirale bimétallique, laquelle opère une traction lorsqu'elle est froide sur une soupape qui ferme la circulation.

Spanish

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