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VENTILATEUR PLAFOND [2 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
- ceiling fan
1, record 1, English, ceiling%20fan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ceiling fan: an item in the "Temperature Control Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - ceiling%20fan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur de plafond
1, record 1, French, ventilateur%20de%20plafond
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ventilateur de plafond : objet de la classe «Équipement de régulation de la température» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - ventilateur%20de%20plafond
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ceiling fan
1, record 2, English, ceiling%20fan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paddle fan, which is mounted to a reinforced, ceiling fixture that enhances the circulation of air in a room. 2, record 2, English, - ceiling%20fan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur de plafond
1, record 2, French, ventilateur%20de%20plafond
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la pièce devant recevoir [le poêle à bois] est surmontée d'un plafond cathédrale ou que la maison n'est pas équipée d'un système de circulation d'air, envisagez d'installer un ventilateur de plafond pour renvoyer l'air chauffé jusque dans les pièces habitables. La faible circulation d'air améliorera l'efficience générale de l'installation. 2, record 2, French, - ventilateur%20de%20plafond
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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