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PLOMB FUSIBLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solder
1, record 1, English, solder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The solder is the soft metal that the heat of the soldering pencil melts. 1, record 1, English, - solder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soudage (Métal)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soudure
1, record 1, French, soudure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage fusible à base de plomb, d’étain, etc., servant à souder les métaux. 2, record 1, French, - soudure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un [...] truc consiste à maintenir le circuit imprimé dans une main tout en chauffant la soudure avec le fer. Lorsque liquide, on frappe légèrement le circuit imprimé contre la table. Le choc provoquera l’expulsion de l’étain liquide hors du circuit imprimé. 3, record 1, French, - soudure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Soldadura (Metales)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- soldadura
1, record 1, Spanish, soldadura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aleación de bajo punto de fusión dotada de afinidad por dos metales, que se emplea para efectuar su unión. 2, record 1, Spanish, - soldadura
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando la soldadura se licue, imprimir a la punta del desoldador un movimiento de rotación que permita desprender de los laterales [de la pastilla] el terminal del componente. 3, record 1, Spanish, - soldadura
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 2010-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fuse
1, record 3, English, fuse
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fuse cutout 2, record 3, English, fuse%20cutout
correct
- cut-out 3, record 3, English, cut%2Dout
correct, noun
- safety cut-out 3, record 3, English, safety%20cut%2Dout
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that protects a circuit against damage from excessive current flowing in it by the melting of a fuse element. 4, record 3, English, - fuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the current melts the fuse element, the circuit is opened. The fuse comprises all the parts that form the complete device. 4, record 3, English, - fuse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coupe-circuit à fusible
1, record 3, French, coupe%2Dcircuit%20%C3%A0%20fusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coupe-circuit fusible 2, record 3, French, coupe%2Dcircuit%20fusible
correct, masculine noun
- fusible 3, record 3, French, fusible
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- plomb 3, record 3, French, plomb
correct, masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de connexion dont la fonction est d’ouvrir le circuit dans lequel il est inséré et d’interrompre le courant lorsque celui-ci dépasse pendant un temps suffisant une valeur donnée. 4, record 3, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20%C3%A0%20fusible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par simplification du terme de conducteur fusible, les fusibles désignent les fils d’alliage d’étain ou de plomb utilisés dans les coupes-circuits thermiques, et souvent, par déformation du langage, les coupe-circuits eux-mêmes. 3, record 3, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20%C3%A0%20fusible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des coupe-circuits. 5, record 3, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20%C3%A0%20fusible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coupe-circuits (pl.) : Cette graphie, tirée des rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 3, French, - coupe%2Dcircuit%20%C3%A0%20fusible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusible
1, record 3, Spanish, fusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cortacircuitos fusible 2, record 3, Spanish, cortacircuitos%20fusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo de seguridad que abre un circuito eléctrico si se sobrecarga. 3, record 3, Spanish, - fusible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Una corriente eléctrica superior a la capacidad del fusible derretirá una conexión en el fusible, abriéndolo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - fusible
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electric Currents
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- current limiter fuse
1, record 4, English, current%20limiter%20fuse
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- limiter fuse 2, record 4, English, limiter%20fuse
correct
- current-limiting fuse 3, record 4, English, current%2Dlimiting%20fuse
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
current limiter: A device installed in a circuit to prevent current from increasing above a specified limit. 4, record 4, English, - current%20limiter%20fuse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fuse: A metal link which melts when overheated by excess current, used to break an electric circuit whenever the load becomes excessive. 4, record 4, English, - current%20limiter%20fuse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courants (Électrocinétique)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fusible limiteur de courant
1, record 4, French, fusible%20limiteur%20de%20courant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fusible limiteur 2, record 4, French, fusible%20limiteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusible : Petit fil d’un alliage très fusible(généralement de plomb) qu'on interpose dans un circuit et qui coupe celui-ci en fondant lorsque l'intensité du courant devient anormalement grande. 3, record 4, French, - fusible%20limiteur%20de%20courant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
limiteur : Dispositif mécanique ou électrique empêchant une grandeur de dépasser certaines limites. 3, record 4, French, - fusible%20limiteur%20de%20courant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fusible limiteur de courant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 4, French, - fusible%20limiteur%20de%20courant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
fusible limiteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 4, French, - fusible%20limiteur%20de%20courant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
- Brazing (Metals)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- solder
1, record 5, English, solder
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces and usually applied by means of a soldering iron ... or a blowpipe with a flux (as rosin, borax, or zinc chloride) to cleanse the surfaces; especially an alloy of lead and tin so used 2, record 5, English, - solder
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soudage (Métal)
- Brasage (Métal)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brasure
1, record 5, French, brasure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] métal d’apport [...] en général un alliage à base de plomb, d’étain ou de zinc, fusible entre 300 et 500 °C., sous forme de fil en rouleaux. 2, record 5, French, - brasure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Métal ou alliage d’apport, utilisé pour la confection de cette sorte de soudure : la brasure est généralement un alliage composé de deux parties de cuivre pour une de zinc. 3, record 5, French, - brasure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brasure. - [...] On les divise en deux classes : les brasures tendres [...]; les brasures fortes [...] 4, record 5, French, - brasure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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