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POIDS COMPENSATEUR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ratio weight 1, record 1, English, ratio%20weight
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The limits of error for weights for use as ratio weights where the ratio is in excess of 100:1 are one-half the limits of error set out in the table .... 1, record 1, English, - ratio%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids proportionnel
1, record 1, French, poids%20proportionnel
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poids compensateur 1, record 1, French, poids%20compensateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 84.3. 2, record 1, French, - poids%20proportionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- balancing weight
1, record 2, English, balancing%20weight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A balance ball, balancing weight, ... or other zero adjusting means on a [weighing] machine shall be operable only by a detachable tool.... 1, record 2, English, - balancing%20weight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 158. 1, record 2, English, - balancing%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids compensateur
1, record 2, French, poids%20compensateur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 158. 1, record 2, French, - poids%20compensateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-06-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compensator weight 1, record 3, English, compensator%20weight
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poids compensateur 1, record 3, French, poids%20compensateur
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cotter 486 30/5/4 navigation 1, record 3, French, - poids%20compensateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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