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DIAPHRAGME OBTURATEUR [3 records]

Record 1 2004-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Photography
DEF

A shutter whose blades operate between the elements of a lens.

Key term(s)
  • between the lens shutter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Photographie
DEF

Obturateur central dont les lames se trouvent entre les éléments de l'objectif.

OBS

De manière absolue et générique, on peut traduire «between-the-lens shutter» par «obturateur central» mais on ne doit pas oublier que ce dernier peut aussi se trouver devant ou derrière l'objectif.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

(discharge head).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

Water is fed to filters of the second type via a diaphragm valve, the special function of which is to prevent erosion of the sand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Les seconds appareils [filtres Mediazur] sont alimentés en eau par des obturateurs à diaphragme qui permettent en particulier d'éviter l'affouillement du sable.

Spanish

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