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MOTEUR ALLUMAGE COMMANDE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Aeroindustry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition cam
1, record 1, English, ignition%20cam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Located on the ignition cam shaft are four ignition cams which engage the spring switches of the electrical system. 1, record 1, English, - ignition%20cam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- came d'allumage
1, record 1, French, came%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La came d’allumage […] est l'organe, commandé par le moteur, qui permet de produire l'étincelle d’allumage exactement au moment nécessaire. 1, record 1, French, - came%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
came d’allumage à bossage, came d’allumage à encoche 1, record 1, French, - came%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- leva de encendido
1, record 1, Spanish, leva%20de%20encendido
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al aumentar la velocidad de giro del motor, los pesos centrífugos se mueven hacia el exterior y hacen girar a la pieza de arrastre por la trayectoria de rodadura contra el eje del distribuidor en el sentido de giro. Con ello gira también la leva de encendido contra el eje del distribuidor […] 1, record 1, Spanish, - leva%20de%20encendido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- four-stroke cycle
1, record 2, English, four%2Dstroke%20cycle
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Otto cycle 2, record 2, English, Otto%20cycle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A constant volume cycle of events used to explain the energy transformation that takes place in a reciprocating engine. 3, record 2, English, - four%2Dstroke%20cycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alphonse Beau de Rochas, a French engineer (1815-1893), ... created the ideal thermodynamic cycle of the 4-stroke engine (1862). Its cycle was implemented by Nicolaus Otto. Hence, the French use "cycle de Beau Rochas" but "Otto cycle" is more commonly used, especially in North America. 4, record 2, English, - four%2Dstroke%20cycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The four strokes of a cycle are intake, compression, power and exhaust. 4, record 2, English, - four%2Dstroke%20cycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
four-stroke cycle: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - four%2Dstroke%20cycle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- 4-stroke cycle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cycle à quatre temps
1, record 2, French, cycle%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20temps
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cycle d'Otto 2, record 2, French, cycle%20d%27Otto
correct, masculine noun
- cycle Beau de Rochas 3, record 2, French, cycle%20Beau%20de%20Rochas
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alphonse Beau de Rochas, [était un] ingénieur français(1815-1908). Il établit le cycle thermodynamique idéal des moteurs à explosion à quatre temps(1862) à allumage commandé. [...] Nicolaus Otto était un ingénieur allemand(1832-1891) qui industrialisa le premier moteur 4 temps suivant le principe de Beau de Rochas. Ce cycle théorique est la base du moteur 4 temps à allumage commandé dans lequel la combustion se produit à volume constant. 2, record 2, French, - cycle%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20temps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’expérience se déroule en quatre phases successives : admission des gaz, compression du mélange gazeux, explosion, échappement des gaz brûlés. 4, record 2, French, - cycle%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20temps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Puisque ce cycle fut établi par le Français Alphonse Beau de Rochas, il porte en France, le nom de son inventeur. Toutefois, puisque l’Allemand Nikolaus Otto industrialisa le premier moteur fonctionnant selon ce principe, ce cycle s’appelle ailleurs et surtout en Amérique du Nord, «cycle d’Otto». 5, record 2, French, - cycle%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20temps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
cycle à quatre temps; cycle Beau de Rochas : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - cycle%20%C3%A0%20quatre%20temps
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cycle à 4 temps
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- internal combustion engine
1, record 3, English, internal%20combustion%20engine
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ICE 2, record 3, English, ICE
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- internal-combustion engine 3, record 3, English, internal%2Dcombustion%20engine
correct, see observation
- ICE 4, record 3, English, ICE
correct, see observation
- ICE 4, record 3, English, ICE
- IC engine 5, record 3, English, IC%20engine
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heat engine in which the pressure necessary to produce motion of the mechanism results from the ignition or burning of a fuel-air mixture within the engine cylinder. 6, record 3, English, - internal%20combustion%20engine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internal combustion engines are classified as rotary or reciprocating, depending on the nature of the motion. Rotary types include the open cycle gas turbines, used in the form of "turbojet" and "turboprop" engines for aircraft propulsion and the Wankel engine for vehicles. Reciprocating types include the diesel engine and the spark-ignition engine. 7, record 3, English, - internal%20combustion%20engine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the internal combustion engine would never have revolutionized transport if its use had been limited to the [then] known supplies of oil. 8, record 3, English, - internal%20combustion%20engine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The phrases "internal combustion engine" [and internal-combustion engine], often abbreviated to ICE and [IC engine are] sometimes taken to refer exclusively to reciprocating internal combustion engines for automotive use. 7, record 3, English, - internal%20combustion%20engine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
internal combustion engine; ICE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 9, record 3, English, - internal%20combustion%20engine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moteur à combustion interne
1, record 3, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20combustion%20interne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les moteurs thermiques utilisent un gaz chauffé; ce sont des convertisseurs d’énergie calorifique en énergie mécanique. [...] On distingue [...] les moteurs à combustion externe [...] et les moteurs à combustion interne, dans lesquels le fluide au travail est constitué par les gaz de combustion eux-mêmes(moteurs à allumage commandé encore appelés moteurs à explosion, moteur Diesel, turbine à gaz, turbopropulseur, statoréacteur, fusée.) 2, record 3, French, - moteur%20%C3%A0%20combustion%20interne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moteur à combustion interne : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - moteur%20%C3%A0%20combustion%20interne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores mecánicos
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor de combustión interna
1, record 3, Spanish, motor%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n%20interna
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motor térmico, en el que parte de la energía liberada al quemar el combustible en el interior del cilindro se transforma en trabajo mediante un desplazamiento relativo del mecanismo pistón-cilindro. 2, record 3, Spanish, - motor%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n%20interna
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fuel
1, record 4, English, fuel
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority of fuels encountered are organic and contain carbon and combinations of hydrogen and oxygen in varying ratios. In some cases, nitrogen will be present; examples include wood, plastics, gasoline, alcohol, and natural gas. 2, record 4, English, - fuel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuel: term and definition standardized by the British Standards Institution. 3, record 4, English, - fuel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fuel: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Black Carbon Inventory. 4, record 4, English, - fuel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carburant
1, record 4, French, carburant
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les carburants sont des produits (solides, liquides ou gazeux) qui, associés à un comburant (en général l’oxygène de l’air) dégagent, sous certaines conditions, par combinaison chimique, une énergie calorifique transformable [...] 2, record 4, French, - carburant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine, la dénomination «carburant» était réservée aux produits utilisés dans les moteurs classiques à allumage commandé muni d’un carburateur et d’un système d’allumage par étincelle. Le terme «carburant» s’applique maintenant à l'ensemble des produits alimentant les divers types de moteurs(moteur classique à essence, moteur Diesel, réacteurs d’avion). 3, record 4, French, - carburant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carburant : terme normalisé par l’Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) et par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l’inventaire de carbone noir. 4, record 4, French, - carburant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carburant : terme uniformisé par les Comités d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 5, record 4, French, - carburant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrocarburos aromáticos
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- carburante
1, record 4, Spanish, carburante
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustible utilizado en motores de explosión o de combustión. 2, record 4, Spanish, - carburante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El carburante es un líquido o un gas lo bastante volátil para que, mezclado con aire comprimido en un cilindro, se inflame al saltar una chispa entre los dos electrodos de la bujía de ignición y proporcione, al expandirse los gases de combustión, la energía necesaria para arrastrar el cigueñal. 3, record 4, Spanish, - carburante
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- direct ignition system
1, record 5, English, direct%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which the coil-on-plug is used and ignition is controlled electronically by ECU [engine control unit]. 1, record 5, English, - direct%20ignition%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direct ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - direct%20ignition%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage direct
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20direct
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d’allumage faisant intervenir la bobine-bougie d’allumage et dans lequel l'allumage est commandé électroniquement par l'ECU [unité de contrôle du moteur]. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20direct
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d’allumage direct : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20direct
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- computer-controlled ignition system
1, record 6, English, computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- digital ignition system 1, record 6, English, digital%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer-based ignition system which is usually a part of the electronic engine control unit (ECU). 1, record 6, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ECU consists of a central control unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and input/output interfaces. Based on information from input sensors (engine air flow, coolant temperature, crank position, throttle position, etc.), ECU determines optimum settings for the output actuators of fuel injection, ignition timing, idle speed, etc. 1, record 6, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
computer-controlled ignition system; digital ignition system: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - computer%2Dcontrolled%20ignition%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système d'allumage à commande numérique 1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20commande%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d’allumage commandé par ordinateur généralement utilisé comme composant de l'unité de contrôle électronique du moteur(ECU). 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’ECU se compose d’une unité de contrôle centrale (CPU) ou d’un microprocesseur, d’une mémoire vive (RAM), d’une mémoire morte (ROM), et d’interfaces entrée/sortie. Selon les informations issues des capteurs d’entrée (débit d’air moteur, température du liquide de refroidissement, position de vilebrequin, position de l’accélérateur, etc.), l’ECU détermine les paramètres optimaux pour les actionneurs d’injection de combustible, d’avance à l’allumage, de ralenti, etc. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d’allumage commandé par ordinateur; système d’allumage à commande numérique : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20command%C3%A9%20par%20ordinateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- auto-ignition
1, record 7, English, auto%2Dignition
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- autoignition 2, record 7, English, autoignition
correct
- self-ignition 3, record 7, English, self%2Dignition
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine other than by the passage of the spark. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 4, record 7, English, - auto%2Dignition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Self-ignition may accompany any kind of abnormal ignition: pre-ignition, post-ignition and run-on. 4, record 7, English, - auto%2Dignition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
self-ignition: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 7, English, - auto%2Dignition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- auto-allumage
1, record 7, French, auto%2Dallumage
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- autoallumage 2, record 7, French, autoallumage
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un moteur à allumage commandé, allumage du mélange air-combustible par une source autre qu'une étincelle. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 3, record 7, French, - auto%2Dallumage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il correspond à tous les cas d’allumage anormal : préallumage, postallumage et réallumage. 3, record 7, French, - auto%2Dallumage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autoallumage : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 7, French, - auto%2Dallumage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
autoallumage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 5, record 7, French, - auto%2Dallumage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoencendido
1, record 7, Spanish, autoencendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- autoignición 1, record 7, Spanish, autoignici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación intempestiva de la mezcla carburante comprimida en el cilindro. 1, record 7, Spanish, - autoencendido
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- warmup
1, record 8, English, warmup
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- warm-up 2, record 8, English, warm%2Dup
correct, standardized
- warming up 3, record 8, English, warming%20up
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Period necessary for an engine to attain the temperature required for normal operation. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 8, English, - warmup
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A transmission-fluid temperature algorithm maintains peak shift quality by adjusting shifting action after cold starts and during warmup. 1, record 8, English, - warmup
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Engine warmup, engine warming up. 3, record 8, English, - warmup
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
warm-up: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 8, English, - warmup
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mise en action
1, record 8, French, mise%20en%20action
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- mise en température 2, record 8, French, mise%20en%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct, feminine noun
- réchauffement 2, record 8, French, r%C3%A9chauffement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période nécessaire pour qu'un moteur à allumage commandé atteigne la température requise pour fonctionner normalement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 1, record 8, French, - mise%20en%20action
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en température du moteur, réchauffement du moteur. 2, record 8, French, - mise%20en%20action
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise en action : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 8, French, - mise%20en%20action
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- calentamiento
1, record 8, Spanish, calentamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-07-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spark-ignition engine
1, record 9, English, spark%2Dignition%20engine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SI engine 2, record 9, English, SI%20engine
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- positive-ignition engine 3, record 9, English, positive%2Dignition%20engine
correct
- controlled-ignition engine 4, record 9, English, controlled%2Dignition%20engine
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An internal-combustion engine having its piston driven by explosions of a mixture of air and vapor of gasoline or other volatile fuel ignited by an electric spark. 5, record 9, English, - spark%2Dignition%20engine
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gasoline ... finds wide use for internal-combustion, spark-ignition engines. 6, record 9, English, - spark%2Dignition%20engine
Record 9, Key term(s)
- spark ignition engine
- spark engine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- moteur à étincelles
1, record 9, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- moteur à allumage commandé 2, record 9, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20allumage%20command%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- moteur à étincelle 3, record 9, French, moteur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moteur à allumage commandé fonctionnant suivant le cycle de Beau de Rochas. 1, record 9, French, - moteur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moteur à étincelles : il s’agit d’un terme générique pour désigner par opposition au moteur diesel, des moteurs fonctionnant à l’essence, à l’alcool, aux gaz de pétrole liquéfiés, etc. 1, record 9, French, - moteur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les renseignements provenant de la source NUT-3 (Véhicules automobiles, lexique anglais-français) sont reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Office des Nations-Unies à Genève. 4, record 9, French, - moteur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- motor de encendido por chispa
1, record 9, Spanish, motor%20de%20encendido%20por%20chispa
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- run-on
1, record 10, English, run%2Don
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Continued running of a spark-ignition engine after the normal ignition source has been shut off, the air-fuel mixture igniting by contact with hot surfaces or residual gas. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 10, English, - run%2Don
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
run-on: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 10, English, - run%2Don
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réallumage
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonctionnement d’un moteur à allumage commandé après que l'allumage ait été coupé, le mélange air-combustible continuant de s’enflammer au contact des parois et des gaz résiduels chauds. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9allumage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réallumage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9allumage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- knocking
1, record 11, English, knocking
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phenomenon, often audible, caused by self-ignition of the air/fuel mixture in a spark-ignition engine. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 11, English, - knocking
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
knocking: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 11, English, - knocking
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis
1, record 11, French, cliquetis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène, souvent audible, provoqué par l'autoallumage du mélange air/carburant dans un moteur à allumage commandé. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 2, record 11, French, - cliquetis
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cliquetis : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 11, French, - cliquetis
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- preignition
1, record 12, English, preignition
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- pre-ignition 2, record 12, English, pre%2Dignition
correct, standardized
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine occurring before the passage of the spark. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 12, English, - preignition
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally the gases are ignited by contact with hot surfaces such as the exhaust valve or the spark plug. 3, record 12, English, - preignition
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pre-ignition: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 12, English, - preignition
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- préallumage
1, record 12, French, pr%C3%A9allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- pré-allumage 2, record 12, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dallumage
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- allumage prématuré 3, record 12, French, allumage%20pr%C3%A9matur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumage avant l'étincelle du mélange air-combustible dans un moteur à allumage commandé. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 4, record 12, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Généralement, il s’agit d’une inflammation des gaz au contact des parois chaudes : soupape d’échappement ou bougie. 4, record 12, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
préallumage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 5, record 12, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- post-ignition
1, record 13, English, post%2Dignition
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ignition of a portion of the air-fuel mixture in a spark-ignition engine occurring later than and independently of the passage of the normal ignition spark and before the arrival of the flame front. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 13, English, - post%2Dignition
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is sometimes associated with knocking. 2, record 13, English, - post%2Dignition
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
post-ignition: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 13, English, - post%2Dignition
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- postallumage
1, record 13, French, postallumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- post-allumage 2, record 13, French, post%2Dallumage
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un moteur à allumage commandé, allumage d’une partie du mélange air-combustible après et indépendamment de l'étincelle(allumage normal) et avant l'arrivée du front de flamme. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO. ] 1, record 13, French, - postallumage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est parfois associé au cliquetis. 1, record 13, French, - postallumage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
postallumage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 13, French, - postallumage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-09-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Diesel Motors
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- applied ignition
1, record 14, English, applied%20ignition
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- spark ignition 1, record 14, English, spark%20ignition
correct
- SI 1, record 14, English, SI
correct
- external auto-ignition 1, record 14, English, external%20auto%2Dignition
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs diesel
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- allumage commandé
1, record 14, French, allumage%20command%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le graissage. Il présente beaucoup d’analogie avec celui du moteur à allumage commandé. 2, record 14, French, - allumage%20command%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-04-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- reference cylinder sensor 1, record 15, English, reference%20cylinder%20sensor
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sensor for diagnostic purposes, the signal of which corresponds to the beginning of the reference cylinder ignition pulse in the case of a spark ignition engine, or to the beginning of the reference cylinder injection in the case of a compression ignition engine. 1, record 15, English, - reference%20cylinder%20sensor
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- capteur du cylindre de référence 1, record 15, French, capteur%20du%20cylindre%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capteur dont le signal correspond au début de l'allumage dans le cylindre de référence d’un moteur à allumage commandé, ou au début de l'injection dans celui d’un moteur à allumage par compression. 1, record 15, French, - capteur%20du%20cylindre%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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