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GACHETTE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gate
1, record 1, English, gate
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In its most basic form, a thyristor has three terminals: anode (positive terminal), cathode (negative terminal), and gate (control terminal). The gate controls the flow of current between the anode and cathode. 2, record 1, English, - gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Électrotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A2chette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Électrode de commande d'un thyristor [et d'un triac]. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Semiconductores (Electrónica)
- Electrotecnia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- puerta
1, record 1, Spanish, puerta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un tiristor es un dispositivo semiconductor de cuatro capas de estructura PNPN con tres uniones PN. Tiene tres terminales: ánodo, cátodo y puerta [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - puerta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trigger
1, record 2, English, trigger
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spray gun. 2, record 2, English, - trigger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trigger: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - trigger
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A2chette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détente 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tente
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pistolet-pulvérisateur. 2, record 2, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gâchette; détente : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sear
1, record 3, English, sear
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of the firing mechanism, linked to the trigger, which retains the hammer, firing pin or striker in the cocked position until the trigger is pulled. 2, record 3, English, - sear
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A2chette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du mécanisme de mise de feu, reliée à la détente, retenant le chien, le percuteur ou la masse percutante à l'armé jusqu'à ce qu'on actionne la détente. 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gâchette : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 3, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- levante
1, record 3, Spanish, levante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trigger
1, record 4, English, trigger
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(fire extinguisher). 2, record 4, English, - trigger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 4, English, - trigger
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A2chette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(extincteur d'incendie). 2, record 4, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 3, record 4, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nozzle 1, record 5, English, nozzle
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dust-off nozzle. 1, record 5, English, - nozzle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A2chette
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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