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Record 1 2006-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Environment
OBS

The term "coast" quite generally refers to the interface between land and sea ... [Phytosociology - Braun - Blanquet; Geography - Botany - Scoggan.]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Environnement

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Descriptive Geometry
  • Gears and Friction Wheels
DEF

The geometrical surface defined by contact points between the worm and the worm wheel.

OBS

This surface is obtained by the successive lines of contact during gear meshing.

OBS

Terminology of worm gear geometry.

OBS

zone of contact: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géométrie descriptive
  • Engrenages et roues de friction
DEF

Lieu géométrique contenant l'ensemble des points de contact vis-roue.

OBS

Cette surface est générée par l'ensemble des lignes de contact au cours de l'engrènement.

OBS

Terminologie de la géométrie des engrenages à vis.

OBS

surface d'engrènement; surface d'action : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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