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COIL UP [4 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Outfitting of Ships
DEF

To lay ... a cable, [a] rope [or another similar item] in concentric rings.

OBS

The rings may be disposed above each other, or one ring within another, or over cleats, etc., as is done with small lines, to prevent entanglement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Armement et gréement
DEF

Rouler [un câble, un cordage ou autre élément semblable] en cercles [...] généralement superposés.

OBS

lover : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
DEF

Recoger en [vueltas o roscas circulares] un cabo, cadena o vela enrollada.

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Record 2 1995-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Electrical Systems
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Key term(s)
  • pick-up coil
  • pick up coil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Ensembles électrotechniques
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
OBS

Mesures de champ.

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Systems
OBS

gyro

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Circuits des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Research and Development (Petroleum Tech.)
CONT

While flowing, the molecule is elongated. ... Once in the pore opening where flow is restricted, this molecule coils up as it is known to do when in a low shear rate environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et développement (Technol. pétrol.)
OBS

[...] modèle d'écoulement des solutions de polymère dans les milieux poreux fins [...] valable quelle que soit la conformation du polymère, bâtonnet rigide ou pelote flexible [...]

Spanish

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