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TYPE BULB [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bulb type ampule
1, record 1, English, bulb%20type%20ampule
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - bulb%20type%20ampule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de type bulbe
1, record 1, French, ampoule%20de%20type%20bulbe
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - ampoule%20de%20type%20bulbe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Allihn condenser
1, record 2, English, Allihn%20condenser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bulb condenser 2, record 2, English, bulb%20condenser
correct
- bulb-type condenser 3, record 2, English, bulb%2Dtype%20condenser
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condenser whose condensing surface is a series of interconnecting glass bulbs. 1, record 2, English, - Allihn%20condenser
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bulb type condenser
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réfrigérant d'Allihn
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20d%27Allihn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réfrigérant à boules 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20%C3%A0%20boules
correct
- réfrigérant Allihn 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20Allihn
masculine noun
- réfrigérant à ampoules 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20%C3%A0%20ampoules
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- G-shaped bulb
1, record 3, English, G%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- G bulb 2, record 3, English, G%20bulb
correct
- globular bulb 2, record 3, English, globular%20bulb
correct
- type G bulb 3, record 3, English, type%20G%20bulb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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. 4, record 3, English, - G%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 3, Key term(s)
- C shaped bulb
- C type bulb
- C-type bulb
- type C bulb
- type-C bulb
- C type bulb
- G-type light bulb
- type-G bulb
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme G
1, record 3, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20G
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ampoule G 1, record 3, French, ampoule%20G
correct, feminine noun
- ampoule sphérique 2, record 3, French, ampoule%20sph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ampoule en forme de sphère. 1, record 3, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20G
Record number: 3, 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. 1, record 3, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20G
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ampoule de type G
- ampoule globulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- C-shaped bulb
1, record 4, English, C%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- C bulb 2, record 4, English, C%20bulb
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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. 3, record 4, English, - C%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 4, Key term(s)
- C shaped bulb
- C type bulb
- C-type bulb
- type C bulb
- type-C bulb
- C type bulb
- C-type light bulb
- C type light bulb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme C
1, record 4, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20C
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ampoule C 1, record 4, French, ampoule%20C
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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. 1, record 4, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20C
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ampoule de type C
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- B-shaped bulb
1, record 5, English, B%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- B bulb 2, record 5, English, B%20bulb
correct
- type B bulb 3, record 5, English, type%20B%20bulb
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Type B" refers to the shape of the glass. Type B shaped bulbs are used in decorative applications ... Type B Bulbs are generally decorative bulbs, used in chandeliers, ceiling fans, and other decorative fixtures. 3, record 5, English, - B%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 5, 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. 4, record 5, English, - B%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 5, Key term(s)
- B shaped bulb
- B-type bulb
- B type bulb
- type-B bulb
- B light bulb
- B-shaped light bulb
- B shaped light bulb
- B type light bulb
- type-B light bulb
- type B shaped bulb
- B-type shaped bulb
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme B
1, record 5, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20B
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ampoule B 1, record 5, French, ampoule%20B
correct, feminine noun
- ampoule de type B 2, record 5, French, ampoule%20de%20type%20B
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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. 2, record 5, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20B
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A-shaped bulb
1, record 6, English, A%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A bulb 1, record 6, English, A%20bulb
correct
- A-bulb 2, record 6, English, A%2Dbulb
correct
- teardrop-shaped bulb 1, record 6, English, teardrop%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
- teardrop bulb 3, record 6, English, teardrop%20bulb
correct
- A-type light bulb 4, record 6, English, A%2Dtype%20light%20bulb
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 6, Key term(s)
- A shaped bulb
- teardrop shaped bulb
- A type bulb
- A-type bulb
- type A bulb
- type-A bulb
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme A
1, record 6, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ampoule A 2, record 6, French, ampoule%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ampoule ayant la forme d'une goutte d'eau. 3, record 6, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On utilise l'ampoule de forme A pour les lampes à incandescence de 15 à 150 watts. 3, record 6, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record 6, Key term(s)
- ampoule de type A
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- elliptical bulb
1, record 7, English, elliptical%20bulb
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- E bulb
- type E bulb
- type-E bulb
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ampoule elliptique
1, record 7, French, ampoule%20elliptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme d'ampoule. 2, record 7, French, - ampoule%20elliptique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dual bulb type 1, record 8, English, dual%20bulb%20type
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dual bulb type outdoor reset thermostat 1, record 8, English, - dual%20bulb%20type
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- type à deux cuvettes
1, record 8, French, type%20%C3%A0%20deux%20cuvettes
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermostat réglable de l'extérieur et du type à deux cuvettes 1, record 8, French, - type%20%C3%A0%20deux%20cuvettes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- alcohol bulb thermometers type 1, record 9, English, alcohol%20bulb%20thermometers%20type
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- thermomètres du type à bulbe d'alcool 1, record 9, French, thermom%C3%A8tres%20du%20type%20%C3%A0%20bulbe%20d%27alcool
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
37 B.V.-S.V. 18 5-75 1, record 9, French, - thermom%C3%A8tres%20du%20type%20%C3%A0%20bulbe%20d%27alcool
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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