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SUPPORT AMPOULE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lighting Fixtures
- Urban Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- luminaire
1, record 1, English, luminaire
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outside lighting installation fitted to a pole and comprising, unless otherwise indicated, a support no longer than two and a half metres, a reflector inside a metal case, a bulb and a refractor, and including in some instances a photoelectric cell. 1, record 1, English, - luminaire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Luminaires
- Aménagement urbain
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- luminaire
1, record 1, French, luminaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil d’éclairage extérieur fixé à un poteau et comprenant, sauf indication contraire, un support n’ excédant pas deux mètres et demi de longueur, une enveloppe métallique abritant un réflecteur, une ampoule et un diffuseur, et comportant dans certains cas une cellule photoélectrique. 1, record 1, French, - luminaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cap may have a screw fitting, be of the bayonet type, or have a notch so that the bulb can only be mounted in a specific position. 1, record 2, English, - cap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- culot
1, record 2, French, culot
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le culot peut être à pas de vis, à broche, ou muni d’une douille à encoche permettant de fixer l'ampoule sur le support selon une certaine disposition. 1, record 2, French, - culot
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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