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POLVO GRANEL [4 records]

Record 1 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

A commercial vehicle body consisting of a closed vessel used to transport bulk liquid, gaseous and powder products.

OBS

The tank body can be installed on a straight truck or semi-trailer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Camionnage
  • Transport de marchandises
DEF

Carrosserie de véhicule industriel constituée d'une cuve fermée, utilisée pour le transport en vrac de produits liquides, gazeux ou pulvérulents.

OBS

La citerne peut être montée sur un camion porteur ou sur une semi-remorque.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Transporte de mercancías
DEF

Carrocería de vehículo industrial que está formado por un tanque cerrado que se utiliza para el transporte a granel de productos líquidos, gaseosos o en polvo.

OBS

El tanque puede montarse sobre un camión portador o sobre un semirremolque.

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Record 2 2008-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trailers and Hauling
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

[A] semi-trailer equipped with a tank body, designed solely for the transportation of liquids, gases or powders in bulk.

Key term(s)
  • tanker semitrailer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Remorques et remorquage
  • Camionnage
DEF

Semi-remorque carrossée en citerne, utilisée pour le transport en vrac de produits liquides, gazeux ou pulvérulents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Camiones con remolque y remolque
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Semirremolque con tanque que se utiliza para transportar productos a granel líquidos, gaseosos o en polvo.

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Record 3 2003-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 4 1996-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Commercial vehicle body designed for carrying dry, loose bulk commodities such as grain, feed, or pelletized plastics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Carrosserie de véhicule industriel, conçue pour le transport en vrac de produits pulvérulents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Carrocería de vehículo industrial que sirve para el transporte a granel de productos en polvo.

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