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FUSEE DETRESSE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- smoke flare
1, record 1, English, smoke%20flare
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smoke flare is used as a day distress signal only. 2, record 1, English, - smoke%20flare
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
the man on the ground will also "pop" a smoke flare so that he can be located ... 3, record 1, English, - smoke%20flare
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusée fumigène
1, record 1, French, fus%C3%A9e%20fumig%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- engin fumigène 2, record 1, French, engin%20fumig%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fusée fumigène est un signal de détresse qui ne peut être utilisé que de jour. 1, record 1, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20fumig%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- float flare
1, record 2, English, float%20flare
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signal launched from aircraft to mark a location at sea. 1, record 2, English, - float%20flare
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It floats on the surface and emits smoke and flame for up to an hour. 1, record 2, English, - float%20flare
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusée éclairante flottante
1, record 2, French, fus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A9clairante%20flottante
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] fusée éclairante flottante ou à main produisant une fumée orange; convient à une utilisation comme signal de détresse de jour. 1, record 2, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20%C3%A9clairante%20flottante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distress rocket 1, record 3, English, distress%20rocket
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fusée de détresse
1, record 3, French, fus%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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