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COMBUSTION MASA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Fires and Explosions
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- detonation
1, record 1, English, detonation
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decomposition reaction in which the zone of chemical reaction propagates through the initial medium at a supersonic velocity behind a shock front. 2, record 1, English, - detonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detonation: designation and definition standardized by NATO; designation standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - detonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
detonation: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 1, English, - detonation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Feux et explosions
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction de décomposition dans laquelle la zone de réaction chimique se propage à une vitesse supersonique dans le milieu initial derrière un front de choc. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détonation : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN; désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détonation : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées, par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Fuegos y explosiones
- Sistemas de armas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- detonación
1, record 1, Spanish, detonaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción de combustión de una sustancia que se propaga a toda su masa con una velocidad supersónica. Va acompañada por una onda de choque asociada al frente de [la] llama. 2, record 1, Spanish, - detonaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Fires and Explosions
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deflagration
1, record 2, English, deflagration
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion propagating through the initial medium at a subsonic velocity, driven by thermal conduction. 2, record 2, English, - deflagration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deflagration: designation and definition standardized by NATO; designation standardized by ISO and officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - deflagration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Feux et explosions
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déflagration
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9flagration
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion se propageant à une vitesse subsonique dans le milieu initial, pilotée par conduction thermique. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9flagration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déflagration : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN; désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9flagration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déflagration : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9flagration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
- Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
- Fuegos y explosiones
- Sistemas de armas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- deflagración
1, record 2, Spanish, deflagraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción de combustión rápida, con llama y sin explosión, de una sustancia que se propaga a toda su masa con una velocidad subsónica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - deflagraci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heat (Physics)
- Calorimetry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heat of combustion
1, record 3, English, heat%20of%20combustion
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- calorific value 2, record 3, English, calorific%20value
correct, generic
- calorific power 3, record 3, English, calorific%20power
correct, generic
- fuel Btu value 2, record 3, English, fuel%20Btu%20value
correct, generic
- heat value 2, record 3, English, heat%20value
correct, generic
- heating value 4, record 3, English, heating%20value
correct, generic
- heating power 4, record 3, English, heating%20power
correct, generic
- energy value 5, record 3, English, energy%20value
correct, generic
- caloricity 6, record 3, English, caloricity
generic
- fuel ratio 7, record 3, English, fuel%20ratio
generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Measurement of Heat of Combustion. In boiler practice, the heat of combustion of a fuel is the amount of heat, expressed in Btu, generated by the complete combustion (or oxidation) of a unit weight (1 pound in the United States) of fuel. Calorific value or "fuel Btu value" are other terms used ... For accurate heat values of solid and liquid fuels calorimeter determinations are required. However, approximate heat values may be determined for most coals if the ultimate chemical analysis is known. 2, record 3, English, - heat%20of%20combustion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrary to French usage, English usage does not distinguish between "heat of combustion" and "calorific power." 8, record 3, English, - heat%20of%20combustion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chaleur (Physique)
- Calorimétrie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir calorifique
1, record 3, French, pouvoir%20calorifique
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- puissance calorifique 2, record 3, French, puissance%20calorifique
feminine noun, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le pouvoir calorifique d'un combustible représente la quantité de chaleur qui peut être dégagé par la combustion complète de l'unité de masse (dans le cas des combustibles solides ou liquides) ou de volume (pour les combustibles gazeux) de ce combustible [...] Le plus souvent il est exprimé en millithermies [...] et rapporté au kilogramme pour les combustibles solides ou liquides, et au mètre cube normal [...] pour les gaz. 3, record 3, French, - pouvoir%20calorifique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La détermination précise du pouvoir calorifique à la bombe ou au calorimètre exige un opérateur très minutieux et un matériel adapté. Aussi se contente-t-on souvent de calculer une valeur approchée [...] 3, record 3, French, - pouvoir%20calorifique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette chaleur de combustion est rapportée à la mole; si on l'exprime par rapport à l'unité de masse ou de volume du combustible, elle prend le nom de pouvoir calorifique. 3, record 3, French, - pouvoir%20calorifique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calor (Física)
- Calorimetría
- Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- poder calorífico
1, record 3, Spanish, poder%20calor%C3%ADfico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad de calor que se emite en la combustión total de una unidad de masa de un material o producto combustible. 1, record 3, Spanish, - poder%20calor%C3%ADfico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- by-pass ratio
1, record 4, English, by%2Dpass%20ratio
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bypass ratio 2, record 4, English, bypass%20ratio
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the air mass flow through the by-pass ducts of a gas turbine engine to the air mass flow through the combustion chambers calculated at maximum thrust when the engine is stationary in an international standard atmosphere at sea level. 1, record 4, English, - by%2Dpass%20ratio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
by-pass ratio: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 4, English, - by%2Dpass%20ratio
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- taux de dilution
1, record 4, French, taux%20de%20dilution
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre la masse d'air qui passe par les conduits de dérivation d'une turbine à gaz et la masse d'air qui passe par les chambres de combustion, calculé à la poussée maximale lorsque la turbine est immobile en atmosphère type internationale au niveau de la mer. [Définition uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).] 2, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20dilution
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux de dilution : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - taux%20de%20dilution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- relación de dilución
1, record 4, Spanish, relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre la masa de aire que fluye a través de los conductos de derivación de una turbina de gas y la masa de aire que fluye a través de las cámaras de combustión, calculada para el empuje máximo con el motor estacionario en una atmósfera tipo internacional a nivel del mar. 2, record 4, Spanish, - relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relación de dilución: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 4, Spanish, - relaci%C3%B3n%20de%20diluci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Heat (Physics)
- Calorimetry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Fires and Explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- heat of combustion
1, record 5, English, heat%20of%20combustion
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- calorific potential 1, record 5, English, calorific%20potential
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calorific energy which could be released by the complete combustion of a unit mass of a material. 1, record 5, English, - heat%20of%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heat of combustion; calorific potential: terms and definition standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]. 2, record 5, English, - heat%20of%20combustion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chaleur (Physique)
- Calorimétrie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Feux et explosions
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaleur de combustion
1, record 5, French, chaleur%20de%20combustion
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- potentiel calorifique 1, record 5, French, potentiel%20calorifique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie calorifique susceptible d'être dégagée par la combustion complète d'un matériau par unité de masse. 1, record 5, French, - chaleur%20de%20combustion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaleur de combustion; potentiel calorifique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]. 2, record 5, French, - chaleur%20de%20combustion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calor (Física)
- Calorimetría
- Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- calor de combustión
1, record 5, Spanish, calor%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- potencial calorífico 1, record 5, Spanish, potencial%20calor%C3%ADfico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía calorífica que se podría liberar por la combustión completa dividida por la masa de un material. 1, record 5, Spanish, - calor%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- explosion wave
1, record 6, English, explosion%20wave
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explosion wave. From the French, onde explosive, and coined by Bertholet, signifying that wave or flame which passes through a uniform gaseous mixture with a permanent maximum velocity. The rate of the explosion wave is a definite physical constant for each mixture. The explosion wave travels with the velocity of sound in the burning gas which itself is moving rapidly forward en masse in the same direction, so that the explosion wave is propagated far more rapidly than sound travels in the unburned gas. 1, record 6, English, - explosion%20wave
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Physique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- onde explosive
1, record 6, French, onde%20explosive
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sensibilité à l'onde explosive est fonction de la densité de l'explosif et de son état (pulvérulent, gélatineux, fondu). Quand la densité est trop élevée, surtout avec les explosifs nitratés, l'onde explosive provoquée par le détonateur peut ne pas agir, ou s'arrêter en cours de propagation : on a alors un raté, ou un culot d'explosif. 2, record 6, French, - onde%20explosive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
- Física
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda explosiva
1, record 6, Spanish, onda%20explosiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Onda con que se propaga la detonación en una masa gaseosa y que puede ser comparada con una onda de choque, cuyo paso provoca la combustión del gas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - onda%20explosiva
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