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PROPULSION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propulsion
1, record 1, English, propulsion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propulsion in Space. In space, there is no traction. Thrust can only be produced as a reaction force. The spacecraft moves forward as a result of ejecting propellant backwards. 1, record 1, English, - propulsion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 1, French, propulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production d'une force qui assure le déplacement d'un mobile. 1, record 1, French, - propulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Propulsion non-propergolique, propergolique. 2, record 1, French, - propulsion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propulsion
1, record 2, English, propulsion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The force which pushes [the swimmer] forward is called propulsion, and is created by his arms and legs. 2, record 2, English, - propulsion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- propulsion
1, record 2, French, propulsion
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est la force qui fait progresser le nageur. Elle résulte du mouvement des bras et quelquefois des jambes, [...] il s'agit de la résistance créée par les mains et les pieds qui repoussent l'eau vers l'arrière. 2, record 2, French, - propulsion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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