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MACHINE ETANCHE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics and Heat
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vapour-proof machine
1, record 1, English, vapour%2Dproof%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vapor-proof machine 2, record 1, English, vapor%2Dproof%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine constructed in such a manner that a specific ... vapour will not enter the enclosing case under specified conditions of pressure and temperature. 1, record 1, English, - vapour%2Dproof%20machine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "vapour-proof machine" is sometimes considered to be synonymous with "gas-proof machine." 2, record 1, English, - vapour%2Dproof%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique et chaleur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine étanche à la vapeur
1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine étanche aux vapeurs 2, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20aux%20vapeurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine construite de façon à empêcher la pénétration, à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe, [d'une vapeur] spécifiée sous des conditions spécifiées de pression et de température. 2, record 1, French, - machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «machine étanche aux vapeurs» et «machine étanche aux gaz» sont parfois considérés comme étant synonymes. 1, record 1, French, - machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics and Heat
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gas-proof machine
1, record 2, English, gas%2Dproof%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine constructed in such a manner that a specific gas ... will not enter the enclosing case under specified conditions of pressure and temperature. 1, record 2, English, - gas%2Dproof%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "gas-proof machine" is sometimes considered to be synonymous with "vapour-proof machine." 2, record 2, English, - gas%2Dproof%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique et chaleur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine étanche au gaz
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20au%20gaz
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine étanche aux gaz 2, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20aux%20gaz
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine construite de façon à empêcher la pénétration, à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe, d'un gaz [...] spécifié sous des conditions spécifiées de pression et de température. 2, record 2, French, - machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20au%20gaz
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «machine étanche aux gaz» et «machine étanche aux vapeurs» sont parfois considérés comme étant synonymes. 1, record 2, French, - machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20au%20gaz
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica y calor
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- máquina protegida contra los gases
1, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20protegida%20contra%20los%20gases
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- máquina protegida contra el gas 2, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20protegida%20contra%20el%20gas
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina cuyo funcionamiento no puede ser perturbado por la entrada de un gas [...] especificado, en condiciones prescritas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - m%C3%A1quina%20protegida%20contra%20los%20gases
Record 3 - internal organization data 1984-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- impervious machine 1, record 3, English, impervious%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A totally-enclosed machine, the joints of which are designed to prevent penetration to the interior by water, vapours or gases in specified conditions. 1, record 3, English, - impervious%20machine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- machine étanche
1, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- impervious machine 1, record 4, English, impervious%20machine
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine étanche 1, record 4, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- submersible machine 1, record 5, English, submersible%20machine
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine constructed in such a manner that it can work when submerged under a specified head of water for an indefinitely long period without detriment to its operation. 1, record 5, English, - submersible%20machine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine étanche à l'immersion
1, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20%C3%A0%20l%27immersion
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- machine submersible 1, record 5, French, machine%20submersible
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine construite de façon à pouvoir fonctionner en permanence lorsqu'elle est immergée dans l'eau à une profondeur spécifiée. 1, record 5, French, - machine%20%C3%A9tanche%20%C3%A0%20l%27immersion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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