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MICRORAINURE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microgroove
1, record 1, English, microgroove
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dual-compound, asymmetric tread has an "all-season zone" with an open tread pattern, aquachutes for water dispersion, and TredLock technology microgrooves. 1, record 1, English, - microgroove
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-groove
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microrainure
1, record 1, French, microrainure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce genre de dessin est devenu possible à cause du développement des microlamelles et des microrainures. Celles-ci sont quasiment invisibles à l'œil nu, mais elles effectuent un travail convaincant dans l'évacuation de l'eau et de la gadoue, ce qui améliore considérablement l'adhérence du pneu sur chaussée détrempée, enneigée ou verglacée. 1, record 1, French, - microrainure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- micro-rainure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Solar Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microgroove
1, record 2, English, microgroove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small groove scribed into the surface of a solar photovoltaic cell which is filled with metal for contacts. 1, record 2, English, - microgroove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Énergie solaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microrainure
1, record 2, French, microrainure
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- micro-rainure 2, record 2, French, micro%2Drainure
proposal, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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