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A-BULB [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- A-shaped bulb
1, record 1, English, A%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- A bulb 1, record 1, English, A%20bulb
correct
- A-bulb 2, record 1, English, A%2Dbulb
correct
- teardrop-shaped bulb 1, record 1, English, teardrop%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
- teardrop bulb 3, record 1, English, teardrop%20bulb
correct
- A-type light bulb 4, record 1, English, A%2Dtype%20light%20bulb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here's an overview of the most popular incandescent lamps: A-bulb. The classic lightbulb, available in different colors and frosted glass, as well as standard clear glass. 2, record 1, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. 5, record 1, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Standard incandescent. Known as the "A-type light bulb," these lamps are the most common yet the most inefficient light source available. Larger wattage bulbs have a higher efficacy than smaller wattage bulbs. 4, record 1, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 1, Key term(s)
- A shaped bulb
- teardrop shaped bulb
- A type bulb
- A-type bulb
- type A bulb
- type-A bulb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme A
1, record 1, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ampoule A 2, record 1, French, ampoule%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ampoule ayant la forme d'une goutte d'eau. 3, record 1, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme des ampoules est désignée par une lettre (ou une série de lettres) et le chiffre qui suit cette lettre correspond à leur grosseur. 4, record 1, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On utilise l'ampoule de forme A pour les lampes à incandescence de 15 à 150 watts. 3, record 1, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ampoule de type A
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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