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Record 1 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Amount by weight of a particular type of powder that can be inserted in a cartridge case with the bullet fully seated, without compressing the powder charge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Poids d'un type particulier de poudre qu'on peut insérer dans une douille, la balle à sa position normale, sans comprimer la poudre.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

In fixed ammunition, volume of the cartridge case behind the projectile that is available for gas expansion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Dans les munitions encartouchées, volume de la douille en arrière du projectile, disponible pour l'expansion des gaz.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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