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MASSELOTTE [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inertia trigger
1, record 1, English, inertia%20trigger
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trigger system used in firearms that have two barrels but only one trigger. 2, record 1, English, - inertia%20trigger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The inertia resulting from the recoil forces of firing one barrel causes the trigger mechanism to switch to the sear of the unfired barrel. 2, record 1, English, - inertia%20trigger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
inertia trigger: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - inertia%20trigger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détente à masselotte
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mécanisme de détente des armes à feu à deux canons et à une seule détente. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'inertie résultant des forces de recul du tir d'un canon entraîne le mécanisme de détente vers la gâchette du canon non tiré. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
détente à masselotte : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stud driver
1, record 2, English, stud%20driver
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stud driver: an item in the "Construction Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - stud%20driver
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pistolet à masselotte
1, record 2, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistolet à masselotte : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de construction» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Machinery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- governor weight
1, record 3, English, governor%20weight
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flywheel is painted red, and revolves with the engine crankshaft. The governor weight is inside the flywheel, and is painted yellow. As the speed increases, the weight rotates outward. Movement of the weight is resisted by the spring attached to the weight and the flywheel. Movement of the weight shifts the position of the eccentric, seen behind the flywheel, painted red. Shifting the position of the eccentric changes the amount of steam the valve gear admits to the engine. 1, record 3, English, - governor%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 3, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite masse agissant par inertie, par gravité ou par force centrifuge, généralement ajoutée à un organe en mouvement pour en assurer l'équilibrage. 1, record 3, French, - masselotte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «masselotte» représente une notion plus large tandis qu'en anglais, on précise l'organe où l'on ajoute la masse ou le type de poids dont il s'agit. 2, record 3, French, - masselotte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Maquinaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mazarota
1, record 3, Spanish, mazarota
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa pequeña que, en ciertos órganos mecánicos, ejerce alguna acción por inercia, gravedad o fuerza centrífuga. 1, record 3, Spanish, - mazarota
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flyweight
1, record 4, English, flyweight
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weight (as on a closure or governor) having a flyball action. 2, record 4, English, - flyweight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flyweight: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - flyweight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 4, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce d'un système mécanique agissant par inertie, par gravité ou par force centrifuge. 2, record 4, French, - masselotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masselotte : terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - masselotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
masselotte : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - masselotte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- balance weight
1, record 5, English, balance%20weight
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- counterweight 2, record 5, English, counterweight
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device located behind a wind turbine's hub, used to balance the blades [centre of gravity] when they are disturbed by weight and vibration problems. 3, record 5, English, - balance%20weight
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contrepoids
1, record 5, French, contrepoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- masselotte d’équilibrage 2, record 5, French, masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'équilibrage placé derrière le moyeu d'une éolienne afin de rétablir le centre de gravité des pales lorsque ces dernières sont affectées par des problèmes de poids et de vibration. 3, record 5, French, - contrepoids
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
- Energía eólica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- contrapeso
1, record 5, Spanish, contrapeso
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- balance weight
1, record 6, English, balance%20weight
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- compensating weight 2, record 6, English, compensating%20weight
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balance weight; compensating weight: terms officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 3, record 6, English, - balance%20weight
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Blade balance weight. 4, record 6, English, - balance%20weight
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- masse d’équilibrage
1, record 6, French, masse%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- masselotte 2, record 6, French, masselotte
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse d'équilibrage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 3, record 6, French, - masse%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Masse d'équilibrage de pale. 4, record 6, French, - masse%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wheel weight
1, record 7, English, wheel%20weight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- balance weight 2, record 7, English, balance%20weight
correct
- wheel balancing weight 3, record 7, English, wheel%20balancing%20weight
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal item designed to dynamically and statically balance the pneumatic tired wheels of a vehicle. 4, record 7, English, - wheel%20weight
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] usually made of lead. 5, record 7, English, - wheel%20weight
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wheel-balancing weight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- masselotte d’équilibrage
1, record 7, French, masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- masse d’équilibrage 2, record 7, French, masse%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce [le plus souvent] en plomb, de masse connue, solidement fixée sur la jante de la roue pour équilibrer l'ensemble roue-pneu par rapport à l'axe de la roue. 1, record 7, French, - masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-10-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Wind Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pitch weight
1, record 8, English, pitch%20weight
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blade regulation device located behind a small wind turbine using centrifugal force to pivot the blades in case of rotor overspeed. 2, record 8, English, - pitch%20weight
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 8, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de régulation des pales installé derrière une petite éolienne qui fonctionne avec la force centrifuge pour faire pivoter les pales lorsque la vitesse de rotation devient excessive. 2, record 8, French, - masselotte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-03-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- yoyo despin
1, record 9, English, yoyo%20despin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- yoyo-despin 2, record 9, English, yoyo%2Ddespin
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ignitor Housing - This section contains the yoyo-despin system and the thrust termination system. After the Black Brant has burned out, the rocket is spinning at about 4 cps. The yoyo-despin releases a weight attached to a long wire coiled about the rocket, thus carrying away angular momentum. 2, record 9, English, - yoyo%20despin
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- freinage de la rotation par système yoyo
1, record 9, French, freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- freinage de la rotation par masselotte 1, record 9, French, freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20masselotte
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des yoyos; des yo-yo. 2, record 9, French, - freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yoyo (sing.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 9, French, - freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
Record 9, Key term(s)
- freinage de la rotation par système yo-yo
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- go-devil
1, record 10, English, go%2Ddevil
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- bullet 2, record 10, English, bullet
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An iron rod dropped down a well to explode a charge of nitroglycerine. 2, record 10, English, - go%2Ddevil
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 10, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- messager 2, record 10, French, messager
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] petite barre cylindrique lancée dans les tiges de sondage pour déclencher un tester, ou une charge d'explosif. 3, record 10, French, - masselotte
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- portacebo
1, record 10, Spanish, portacebo
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bobweight support 1, record 11, English, bobweight%20support
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- support de masselotte
1, record 11, French, support%20de%20masselotte
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- balance weight support 1, record 12, English, balance%20weight%20support
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- support de masselotte
1, record 12, French, support%20de%20masselotte
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-11-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- riser
1, record 13, English, riser
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- feeder 1, record 13, English, feeder
- feeding head 1, record 13, English, feeding%20head
- head metal 2, record 13, English, head%20metal
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reservoir of molten metal at the top of a mould which ensures the mould being filled and also compensates for shrinkage in the casting. 1, record 13, English, - riser
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 13, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les masselottes constituent des réservoirs de métal liquide qui permettent d'alimenter en métal les parties de la pièce situées au-dessous d'elles. 1, record 13, French, - masselotte
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-10-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Hand Tools
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stud driver
1, record 14, English, stud%20driver
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- powder-actuated stud driver 1, record 14, English, powder%2Dactuated%20stud%20driver
correct
- low-velocity explosive-actuated fastening tool 2, record 14, English, low%2Dvelocity%20explosive%2Dactuated%20fastening%20tool
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] tool with a heavy mass hammer supplemented by a load that moves a piston designed to be captive to drive a stud, pin, or fastener into a work surface, always starting the fastener at rest and in contact with the work surface. 2, record 14, English, - stud%20driver
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Outillage à main
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pistolet à masselotte
1, record 14, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fixateurs à cartouches (...) peuvent se classer en deux grandes catégories : 1) Les pistolets de scellement (...) 2) Les pistolets à masselotte dans lesquels une masse frappante transmet à la pièce l'énergie cinétique engendrée par l'explosion. Ces appareils sont de trois sortes : a) appareils à piston portant la pièce à fixer; b) appareils à piston frappant la pièce à fixer préalablement placée contre la paroi; c) appareils à guide auxiliaire. La pièce à fixer et le piston qui la porte sont posés contre la paroi. (...) Les appareils à masselotte permettent de réduire l'énergie cinétique fournie au projectile (...) pour le même effet de pénétration qu'avec un pistolet de scellement. Les appareils à masselotte sont beaucoup moins dangereux que les appareils à tir direct. 1, record 14, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20masselotte
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-08-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- top feeder
1, record 15, English, top%20feeder
correct, Great Britain
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- top riser 1, record 15, English, top%20riser
correct, United States
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feeder attached to the top surface of a casting. 1, record 15, English, - top%20feeder
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- masselotte en charge
1, record 15, French, masselotte%20en%20charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masselotte alimentant directement une pièce par sa partie supérieure. 1, record 15, French, - masselotte%20en%20charge
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas employer: masselotte directe. 1, record 15, French, - masselotte%20en%20charge
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- activating weight
1, record 16, English, activating%20weight
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- masselotte d’actionnement
1, record 16, French, masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3Bactionnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent extraits du Lexique du CF-18 de Canadair. 2, record 16, French, - masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3Bactionnement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1997-03-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- plunger
1, record 17, English, plunger
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal part in artillery fuzes that is inertia operated and which arms the fuze when the round is fired. 2, record 17, English, - plunger
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 17, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce métallique d'une fusée d'artillerie fonctionnant par inertie, qui arme la fusée au départ du coup. 2, record 17, French, - masselotte
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masselotte : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie. 3, record 17, French, - masselotte
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1997-02-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- shrink head
1, record 18, English, shrink%20head
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- sinkhead 2, record 18, English, sinkhead
correct
- sinking head 3, record 18, English, sinking%20head
- hot top 2, record 18, English, hot%20top
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The name used in reference to the refractory insulation placed at the top of an ingot mould to maintain a reservoir of molten metal during the solidification of the casting. 2, record 18, English, - shrink%20head
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 18, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réserve de métal liquide devenant après refroidissement une masse excédentaire de métal solide, que l'on ajoute au-dessus de la partie massive d'une pièce à couler pour augmenter la pression du métal liquide sur la pièce elle-même et pour nourrir à ses dépens la retassure qui s'y forme. 2, record 18, French, - masselotte
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-09-20
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Club propeller
1, record 19, English, Club%20propeller
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- masselotte d’essai(hélice)
1, record 19, French, masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%28h%C3%A9lice%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'une masselotte qui est installé sur l'arbre moteur, à la place de l'hélice normale et qui permet de faire l'essai de fonctionnement du moteur sans que celui-ci soit soumis aux tensions, couples et vibrations qu'engendre l'hélice normale, mais tout en donnant une résistance correspondante (...) 1, record 19, French, - masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%28h%C3%A9lice%29
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-01-07
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 20, Main entry term, English
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ferrite slug. 1, record 20, English, - slug
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 20, French, masselotte
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
masselotte de ferrite. 1, record 20, French, - masselotte
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-09-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
- Grinding (Machine-Tooling)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- balancing weight
1, record 21, English, balancing%20weight
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To balance a grinding wheel ... Place the wheel and arbor on a balancing stand ... Allow the wheel to rotate until it stops ... Loosen the set screws in the wheel balancing weights ... and move the weights ... Continue to move the weights towards the heavy side until the wheel remains stationary at any position. 1, record 21, English, - balancing%20weight
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
- Meulage (Usinage)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 21, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- masselotte d’équilibrage 1, record 21, French, masselotte%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce servant de contrepoids pour équilibrer les pièces en rotation comportant un balourd. 1, record 21, French, - masselotte
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Placer la meule sur les couteaux de la machine à équilibrer. Le balourd entraîne la meule et se situe dans la partie la plus basse. Introduire les deux masselottes d'équilibrage dans la rainure prévue à cet effet (...) 1, record 21, French, - masselotte
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-04-09
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- high speed weight 1, record 22, English, high%20speed%20weight
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- masselotte de régime élevé
1, record 22, French, masselotte%20de%20r%C3%A9gime%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1978-11-06
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- pestle
1, record 23, English, pestle
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before the invention of the amalgamator, triturating was accomplished by using a mortar (...) and a pestle (...) The same principle is now used with the amalgamator (...) A tiny capsule serves as the mortar. A round ball which fits in the capsule serves as the pestle (...) The measured mercury and alloy are placed in the capsule (mortar) and the ball (pestle) is added. 1, record 23, English, - pestle
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- piston
1, record 23, French, piston
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- masselotte 1, record 23, French, masselotte
correct
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) dans les amalgamateurs électriques, le mortier est remplacé par un tube de matière plastique ou de métal (capsule); le pilon est représenté par un petit cylindre métallique ou par une bille de verre ou d'acier (masselotte ou piston). 1, record 23, French, - piston
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir C10 du fascicule 23135 de ENSTO. 2, record 23, French, - piston
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- direct charge feeder head 1, record 24, English, direct%20charge%20feeder%20head
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- masselotte en charge directe 1, record 24, French, masselotte%20en%20charge%20directe
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- feed heads 1, record 25, English, feed%20heads
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- matière d’alimentation masselotte
1, record 25, French, mati%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20masselotte
feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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