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THROTTLE PLATE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1986-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- throttle
1, record 1, English, throttle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- throttle plate 1, record 1, English, throttle%20plate
correct
- throttle valve 1, record 1, English, throttle%20valve
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disc value in the throttle base or throttle body that pivots in response to accelerator pedal position; allows the driver to regulate the volume of air or air-fuel mixture entering the intake manifold, thereby controlling the engine speed. 1, record 1, English, - throttle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papillon
1, record 1, French, papillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- papillon des gaz 1, record 1, French, papillon%20des%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de réglage du mélange d'air et de carburant aspiré par le moteur. Le papillon des gaz est commandé par la pédale d'accélérateur et il pivote sur un axe à la sortie de la chambre de mélange du carburateur. 2, record 1, French, - papillon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- throttle plate 1, record 2, English, throttle%20plate
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST Valve butterfly 3 in IPS C/W (...) throttle plate (42-08-962). 1, record 2, English, - throttle%20plate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- papillon 1, record 2, French, papillon
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AFNOR E 29-307, 9. 1, record 2, French, - papillon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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