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FILLED GAGE MARK [1 record]

Record 1 1985-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

The expression 'filled to the gauge mark' means that the meniscus formed by the water in the neck has been adjusted in such a way that the plane passing through the upper edge of the gauge mark is tangential to the lowest point of the meniscus when the flask is placed on a horizontal plane surface.

Key term(s)
  • filled to the gage mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

L'expression «remplie jusqu'au trait repère» signifie que le ménisque formé par l'eau dans le col a été ajusté de telle façon que le plan passant par le bord supérieur du trait repère est tangent au point le plus bas de ce ménisque lorsque la fiole est placée sur une surface plane horizontale.

Key term(s)
  • rempli jusqu'au trait repère

Spanish

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