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BOURDONNEMENT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- buzz
1, record 1, English, buzz
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustained oscillation of an aerodynamic control surface caused by intermittent flow separation on the surface, or by a motion of shock waves across the surface, or by a combination of flow separation and shock wave on the surface. 2, record 1, English, - buzz
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 1, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vibrations aéroélastiques de faible amplitude affectant la cellule d'un avion. 2, record 1, French, - bourdonnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bourdonnement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - bourdonnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drummy sound
1, record 2, English, drummy%20sound
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow, low frequency sound somewhat like one produced by a drum. 2, record 2, English, - drummy%20sound
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 2, French, bourdonnement
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- son bourdonnant 2, record 2, French, son%20bourdonnant
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit sourd et monotone. 1, record 2, French, - bourdonnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Radioelectricity
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hum
1, record 3, English, hum
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- humming 2, record 3, English, humming
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unwanted low-frequency noise originating from mains-driven equipment and comprising harmonics of the mains frequency. 3, record 3, English, - hum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sound may be radiated directly from components such as mains transformers or may be caused by ripple on the DC supply to an amplifier or receiver and heard in the output of loudspeakers or headphones. 3, record 3, English, - hum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Radioélectricité
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 3, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ronflement 2, record 3, French, ronflement
correct, masculine noun
- ronflette 3, record 3, French, ronflette
correct, feminine noun
- ronronnement 4, record 3, French, ronronnement
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit parasite plus ou moins perceptible superposé aux sons émis par le haut-parleur d'un récepteur radio ou un amplificateur BF alimenté par le secteur et dû à l'ondulation résiduelle du courant redressé utilisé pour l'alimentation de l'appareil. 5, record 3, French, - bourdonnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Radioelectricidad
- Electroacústica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zumbido
1, record 3, Spanish, zumbido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto producido por una señal de frecuencia baja, provocada en general por inclusiones debidas a los dispositivos de alimentación electrónica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - zumbido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hearing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- buzzing
1, record 4, English, buzzing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
He had a kind of a buzzing in one ear. 1, record 4, English, - buzzing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ouïe
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement
1, record 4, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acouphène continu ou intermittent de tonie grave. [Terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation.] 1, record 4, French, - bourdonnement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acouphène : Toute sensation auditive d'origine généralement pathologique qui n'est pas étroitement liée à un stimulus extérieur à l'organisme. [Citation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 1, record 4, French, - bourdonnement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- whining
1, record 5, English, whining
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- whining sound 2, record 5, English, whining%20sound
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a pump noise, say, the power-steering pump ... 2, record 5, English, - whining
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hurlement
1, record 5, French, hurlement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ronflement 1, record 5, French, ronflement
correct, masculine noun
- bourdonnement 1, record 5, French, bourdonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- loud buzz buzz 1, record 6, English, loud%20buzz%20buzz
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement puissant 1, record 6, French, bourdonnement%20puissant
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- howler 1, record 7, English, howler
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bourdonnement puissant
1, record 7, French, bourdonnement%20puissant
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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