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GENERATRICE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- generator
1, record 1, English, generator
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine that converts mechanical power into electrical power. 2, record 1, English, - generator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two basic types of generator, the alternator and the dynamo which produce alternating current and direct current respectively. 3, record 1, English, - generator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
generator: term standardized by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). 4, record 1, English, - generator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- génératrice
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine tournante qui reçoit de l'énergie mécanique et la transforme en énergie électrique. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[À] distinguer [de] «générateur» : appareil qui transforme n'importe quelle forme d'énergie en énergie électrique [...] 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génératrice : terme normalisé par la CEI (Commission électrotechnique internationale). 4, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
génératrice : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- generador
1, record 1, Spanish, generador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina que transforma la energía mecánica en energía eléctrica. 2, record 1, Spanish, - generador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El alternador, que da corriente alterna, y la dinamo, que la suministra continua, son los principales generadores de corriente eléctrica. 3, record 1, Spanish, - generador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reinforcement
1, record 2, English, reinforcement
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal bars, rods, wires, or other slender members which are embedded in concrete to increase its resisting forces. 1, record 2, English, - reinforcement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reinforcement: term used for all types of work. 2, record 2, English, - reinforcement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du béton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- générateur
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- génératrice 2, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armature métallique longitudinale dans un ouvrage cylindrique en béton armé (réservoir, tuyau). 1, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
générateur; génératrice : termes spécifiques dans le cas des ouvrages cylindriques en béton. 3, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Descriptive Geometry
- Gears and Friction Wheels
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cone distance
1, record 3, English, cone%20distance
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distance along a reference cone generator, from the cone apex to the specified cone. 2, record 3, English, - cone%20distance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cone distance: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - cone%20distance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géométrie descriptive
- Engrenages et roues de friction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- génératrice
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- longueur de génératrice 2, record 3, French, longueur%20de%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance entre le sommet et le cône complémentaire mesurée suivant une génératrice du cône primitif de référence. 3, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Génératrice (par abréviation de «longueur de génératrice»). 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génératrice; longueur de génératrice : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- generatrix
1, record 4, English, generatrix
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- generator 2, record 4, English, generator
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A straight line which forms the surface by moving according to some law. The elements of a cone are different positions of its generatrix. 3, record 4, English, - generatrix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cylinder, surface of revolution ... that is the path of (or surface traced by) a straight line (the generatrix) that always moves parallel to itself or some fixed line or direction (the axis). 4, record 4, English, - generatrix
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- génératrice
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne [...] qui, en tournant autour de l'axe de rotation, engendre la surface donnée. Ainsi les génératrices d'une surface cylindrique sont des droites parallèles à l'axe de rotation; les génératrices d'une surface conique sont des droites rencontrant l'axe de rotation et passant par le sommet du cône. 2, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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