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Record 1 1999-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrochemistry
  • Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
DEF

The electric potential difference between one point in the vacuum close to the surface of M1 and another point in the vacuum close to the surface of M2, where M1 and M2 are two uncharged metals brought into contact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrochimie
  • Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
DEF

[...] différence de potentiel électrique entre un point dans le vide proche de la surface de M1 et un autre point dans le vide proche de la surface M2; M1 et M2 sont deux métaux neutres qui sont amenés en contact.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electroquímica
  • Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
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