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ZERO CLEARANCE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Hearths (Heating)
CONT

To combat drafts caused by open fireplaces with massive demands for air, some manufacturers equip zero-clearance and heatilator models with a tube or duct that carries air from the outdoors directly into the fireplace.

Key term(s)
  • zero clearance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de foyers (Chauffage)

Spanish

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