TERMIUM Plus®

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SWITCHING STATION [4 records]

Record 1 2017-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Distribution
DEF

An electrical installation for the selective connection and disconnection of the lines of a system/network and of consumer installations by means of switchgear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution électrique
DEF

Installation électrique dont la fonction est de connecter ou de déconnecter des lignes d'un réseau ou des points de livraison en antenne.

OBS

Poste de sectionnement d'une installation à haute tension.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Distribución de energía eléctrica
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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
OBS

(73, p.260)

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
CONT

It is functionally segregated from the direct distance dial network, but is integrated to the extent of using the same switching stations, microwave towers and other facilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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