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CLIQUETIS [16 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tinkler
1, record 1, English, tinkler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tinkler: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - tinkler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis
1, record 1, French, cliquetis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cliquetis : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - cliquetis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
- White Products (Petroleum)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knock intensity
1, record 2, English, knock%20intensity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum pressure increase rate. 2, record 2, English, - knock%20intensity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
- Produits blancs (Pétrole)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intensité de détonation
1, record 2, French, intensit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- intensité de cliquetis 1, record 2, French, intensit%C3%A9%20de%20cliquetis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rattle
1, record 3, English, rattle
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shake, Rattle & Roll Poster. ... Rattle: ... Even though there are no sounds in the vacuum of space, it is very noisy inside the International Space Station. A lot of the noise comes from the rattling and creaking of fans and events. Student Activity: Acquire a large, clean empty cardboard box (top or bottom removed), big enough to fit easily and comfortably over a person's head, leaving ample room for ventilation. Sit the box on the floor or table, open side down, and tap or scratch lightly on the outside of the box using only your hands. Next, place the box over your head and repeat the procedure. Comment on the loudness of the sounds you hear. Relate this to conditions inside the International Space Station. Student Challenge: Acquire a simple, inexpensive household fan. Develop a method to reduce the amount of noise produced by the fan without reducing the airflow. 1, record 3, English, - rattle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bruits
1, record 3, French, bruits
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affiche «Rock’n’roll spatial». [...] Bruits :[...] Même si les sons ne se propagent pas dans le vide spatial, l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale est très bruyant. Bon nombre de ces bruits viennent des cliquetis et des craquements des ventilateurs et des évents d’aération. Activité de l'élève : Prenez une grande boîte de carton propre et vide(parties supérieure et inférieure enlevées) et dont les dimensions sont suffisamment grandes pour pouvoir y passer la tête et laisser amplement de place pour la ventilation. Placez la boîte sur le plancher ou sur une table, côté ouvert vers le bas, et frappez ou grattez légèrement du bout du doigt la partie extérieure de la boîte. Placez ensuite la boîte sur votre tête et refaites les mêmes bruits. Décrivez l'intensité des sons que vous entendez. Faites enfin le lien entre l'expérience que vous venez d’effectuer et les conditions qui règnent à l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale. Défi : Utilisez un simple petit ventilateur maison peu coûteux. Trouvez une méthode qui permettra de réduire le bruit produit par le ventilateur sans pour autant diminuer le débit d’air. 1, record 3, French, - bruits
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shake, rattle and roll
1, record 4, English, shake%2C%20rattle%20and%20roll
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shake, Rattle & Roll Poster. Shake: ... The International Space Station undergoes oscillations. If it is given a slight push, such as a bump from the Shuttle while undergoing a docking procedure, the ISS [International Space Station] vibrates with a to-and-fro shaking motion. ... Rattle: ... Even though there are no sounds in the vacuum of space, it is very noisy inside the International Space Station. A lot of the noise comes from the rattling and creaking of fans and events. ... Roll: ... The long axis of the International Space Station rotates one complete revolution (end-over-end) during each full orbit around the Earth. 1, record 4, English, - shake%2C%20rattle%20and%20roll
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rock and roll spatial
1, record 4, French, rock%20and%20roll%20spatial
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rock’n’roll spatial 1, record 4, French, rock%26rsquo%3Bn%26rsquo%3Broll%20spatial
proposal, masculine noun
- vibrations, bruits et culbutes 1, record 4, French, vibrations%2C%20bruits%20et%20culbutes
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affiche «Rock’n’roll spatial». Vibrations :[...] La Station spatiale internationale oscille. Si elle subit une légère poussée, comme suite à un choc causé par la navette pendant les procédures d’amarrage, l'ISS vibre dans un mouvement de va-et-vient. [...] Bruits :[...] Même si les sons ne se propagent pas dans le vide spatial, l'intérieur de la Station spatiale internationale est très bruyant. Bon nombre de ces bruits viennent des cliquetis et des craquements des ventilateurs et des évents d’aération. [...] Culbutes :[...] Le grand axe de la Station spatiale internationale effectue une révolution complète(de bout en bout) à chaque orbite que la station effectue autour de la Terre. 1, record 4, French, - rock%20and%20roll%20spatial
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- detonation
1, record 5, English, detonation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- knock 2, record 5, English, knock
correct, noun
- ping 3, record 5, English, ping
- pinging 4, record 5, English, pinging
- pinking 5, record 5, English, pinking
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As applied to an engine, the knock or ping produced when fuel of too low an octane rating is used in the engine. 6, record 5, English, - detonation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the energy of expansion is expended in producing heat noise, and engine shock. This is called detonation or knock 2, record 5, English, - detonation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cognement 2, record 5, French, cognement
correct, masculine noun
- cliquetis 3, record 5, French, cliquetis
masculine noun
- ping 4, record 5, French, ping
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion rapide et incontrôlée du carburant dans la chambre de combustion qui peut endommager le moteur. 5, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produit normalement sous forte charge, par exemple lorsqu’on tire une remorque ou que le véhicule grimpe une côte. Parfois audible et décrit comme une cognement ou un «ping». 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores de gasolina
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- detonación
1, record 5, Spanish, detonaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En motores de explosión, cuando el encendido de la mezcla combustible-aire en el cilindro se realiza antes del momento oportuno. 1, record 5, Spanish, - detonaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- knocking
1, record 6, English, knocking
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - knocking
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
knocking: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - knocking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis
1, record 6, French, cliquetis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - cliquetis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cliquetis : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 6, French, - cliquetis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- post-ignition
1, record 7, English, post%2Dignition
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - post%2Dignition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is sometimes associated with knocking. 2, record 7, English, - post%2Dignition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
post-ignition: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - post%2Dignition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- postallumage
1, record 7, French, postallumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- post-allumage 2, record 7, French, post%2Dallumage
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - postallumage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est parfois associé au cliquetis. 1, record 7, French, - postallumage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
postallumage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 7, French, - postallumage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- knock sensor
1, record 8, English, knock%20sensor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each exhaust manifold has its own oxygen sensor and each cylinder bank has its own knock sensor. 1, record 8, English, - knock%20sensor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de cliquetis
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20cliquetis
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- capteur de cognement 1, record 8, French, capteur%20de%20cognement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-05-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- valve noise
1, record 9, English, valve%20noise
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis des soupapes
1, record 9, French, cliquetis%20des%20soupapes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bruit manifestant un défaut de fonctionnement des soupapes. 2, record 9, French, - cliquetis%20des%20soupapes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- relay buzzing
1, record 10, English, relay%20buzzing
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- relay chattering 1, record 10, English, relay%20chattering
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 10, English, - relay%20buzzing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- broutage d’un relais
1, record 10, French, broutage%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20relais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- cliquetis d’un relais 1, record 10, French, cliquetis%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20relais
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
broutage d’un relais(gros) ;cliquetis d’un relais(petit). 2, record 10, French, - broutage%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20relais
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes uniformisés par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 3, record 10, French, - broutage%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20relais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-08-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ping servo 1, record 11, English, ping%20servo
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pinging servo 1, record 11, English, pinging%20servo
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- asservissement au cliquetis
1, record 11, French, asservissement%20au%20cliquetis
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- asservissement de l'angle d’avance au cliquetis 1, record 11, French, asservissement%20de%20l%27angle%20d%26rsquo%3Bavance%20au%20cliquetis
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) consiste à régler les lois d’avance à leur valeur optimale pour le rendement du moteur indépendamment des risques d’apparition du cliquetis et à retarder l'avance quand celui-ci apparaît. 1, record 11, French, - asservissement%20au%20cliquetis
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- knock detector
1, record 12, English, knock%20detector
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) designated to detect potentially damaging engine knock while it's still inaudible. 1, record 12, English, - knock%20detector
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de cliquetis
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20cliquetis
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saab(...) vient de breveter un système inédit de régulation de pression de suralimentation qui permet au moteur(...) d’être insensible à la qualité du carburant(...) un détecteur de cliquetis ouvre un clapet dès que le phénomène de détonation est amorcé. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20cliquetis
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- valve tappet noise 1, record 13, English, valve%20tappet%20noise
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis des poussoirs 1, record 13, French, cliquetis%20des%20poussoirs
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Construction Tools
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ratchetting 1, record 14, English, ratchetting
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(d'un roulement à billes) 1, record 14, English, - ratchetting
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Outils (Construction)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis 1, record 14, French, cliquetis
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Technology - Instrumentation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- knockmeter
1, record 15, English, knockmeter
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument which is used to measure the output of the detonation meter in ASTM knock test methods for rating fuels. 1, record 15, English, - knockmeter
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments (Technologie pétrolière)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de cliquetis
1, record 15, French, indicateur%20de%20cliquetis
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil standardisé servant à repérer l’intensité de la détonation au cours de la mesure de l’indice d’octane. 1, record 15, French, - indicateur%20de%20cliquetis
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- cliquetis
1, record 16, French, cliquetis
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une automobile. 1, record 16, French, - cliquetis
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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