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COUPE-CIRCUIT FUSIBLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Electrical Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cartridge fuse
1, record 1, English, cartridge%20fuse
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cartridge-type fuse 2, record 1, English, cartridge%2Dtype%20fuse
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartridge fuse: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - cartridge%20fuse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Électrotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusible à cartouche
1, record 1, French, fusible%20%C3%A0%20cartouche
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusible de type cartouche 2, record 1, French, fusible%20de%20type%20cartouche
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartouche : Élément de remplacement d’un coupe-circuit à fusible, comportant une enveloppe isolante, généralement cylindrique, munie à ses deux extrémités de contacts métalliques dont la forme diffère suivant le type de coupe-circuit. 3, record 1, French, - fusible%20%C3%A0%20cartouche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fusible à cartouche : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - fusible%20%C3%A0%20cartouche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Fire Prevention
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fusible link
1, record 2, English, fusible%20link
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A link of low-melting alloy that holds an automatic sprinkler head in closed position and melts at a predetermined temperature, thereby allowing the valve to open and release water or other extinguishing agent. A similar link may be used to hold a fire door or fire damper in open position, to shut off the fuel supply to an oil-fired boiler in case of fire, etc. 2, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every shaft containing are fuse chute shall conform to the requirements of Article 3.5.3.1., and shall be constructed of noncombustible materials having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Table 3.5.3.A. for the grade of fire separation through which it passes, but not less than (...) 1 hr where the chute outlet for the discharge room is protected by an approved, automatic, self-latching closure held open by a fusible link (...) 3, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusible link: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Prévention des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément fusible
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fusible 2, record 2, French, fusible
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maillon fusible 3, record 2, French, maillon%20fusible
masculine noun
- attache fusible 4, record 2, French, attache%20fusible
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif dont la rupture, sous l’effet d’une chaleur anormale, assure la mise en œuvre de moyens de secours contre l’incendie : fermeture de portes coupe-feu, ouverture de vannes ou de têtes d’extincteurs automatiques. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaines qui renferment un vide-ordures doivent être conformes aux exigences de l’article 3.5.3.1. et construites en matériaux incombustibles d’un degré de résistance au feu au moins égal à la valeur du tableau 3.5.3.A. exigée pour les séparations coupe-feu qu’elles traversent, et d’au moins 1 h, si le débouché du vide-ordures est muni d’un dispositif d’obturation approuvé à auto-verrouillage, maintenu en position ouverte par un maillon fusible [...] 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusible. Ne pas confondre avec «fusible» en électricité qui désigne le fil d’alliage d’étain ou de plomb utilisé dans les coupe-circuits ou parfois, par déformation, le coupe-circuit lui-même. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément fusible : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fuse holder 1, record 3, English, fuse%20holder
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for supporting a fuse and providing connections for its terminals. 1, record 3, English, - fuse%20holder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- porte-fusible
1, record 3, French, porte%2Dfusible
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie amovible d’un coupe-circuit, destinée à recevoir l'élément fusible et à en faciliter la mise en place et l'enlèvement. 1, record 3, French, - porte%2Dfusible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel :des porte-fusible. 1, record 3, French, - porte%2Dfusible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos y equipos eléctricos
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- portafusible
1, record 3, Spanish, portafusible
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-07-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Laundry Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gas dryer
1, record 4, English, gas%20dryer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gas drier 2, record 4, English, gas%20drier
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Your gas dryer must be vented to outdoors, according to CGA requirements. 1, record 4, English, - gas%20dryer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Blanchissage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- séchoir à gaz
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sécheuse à gaz 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A9cheuse%20%C3%A0%20gaz
correct, feminine noun
- sèche-linge à gaz 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A8che%2Dlinge%20%C3%A0%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Votre séchoir à gaz doit être branché dans une prise de courant à trois trous, avec mise à la terre, d’un circuit dérivé et séparé de 115 volts, 60 cycles, avec fusible à retardement ou coupe-circuit de 15 ampères. 1, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20gaz
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- refilling fuse 1, record 5, English, refilling%20fuse
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fusible de remplacement 1, record 5, French, fusible%20de%20remplacement
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fusible remplaçable 1, record 5, French, fusible%20rempla%C3%A7able
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
coupe-circuit avec fusible remplaçable 1, record 5, French, - fusible%20de%20remplacement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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