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STATIC SHOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 1984-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrification

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrisation
DEF

Petite décharge électrique que l'on reçoit, particulièrement quand l'air d'une pièce est sec, en touchant à un meuble ou à un objet.

OBS

Le mot anglais shock se rend par décharge en électricité.

OBS

L'expression "prendre un choc" est un anglicisme; il vaudrait mieux dire "recevoir une décharge".

Spanish

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