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GRAVITY FEED [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gravity feed
1, record 1, English, gravity%20feed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - gravity%20feed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alimentation par gravité
1, record 1, French, alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2005-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gravity feed 1, record 2, English, gravity%20feed
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some stations have a gravity feed instead of a pump. 1, record 2, English, - gravity%20feed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'alimentation par gravité
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20d%27alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines centrales ont recours à un dispositif d'alimentation par gravité plutôt qu'à une pompe. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20d%27alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gravity (Physics)
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gravity feed
1, record 3, English, gravity%20feed
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supplying oil to a burner from a gravity tank, using the force of gravity. 2, record 3, English, - gravity%20feed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pesanteur (Physique)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alimentation par gravité
1, record 3, French, alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'alimentation en mazout consiste en un réservoir fermé en acier muni d'un bouchon de remplissage, d'une jauge à mazout et d'une sortie aménagée au bas. Afin d'obtenir une alimentation par gravité, le réservoir doit être placé plus haut que le carburateur de l'appareil. Dans le cas contraire, l'ajout d'une pompe avec réserve sera nécessaire. 2, record 3, French, - alimentation%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gravity feed
1, record 4, English, gravity%20feed
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- alimenter en charge
1, record 4, French, alimenter%20en%20charge
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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