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POIDS SUSPENDU [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hanging poise
1, record 1, English, hanging%20poise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - hanging%20poise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids suspendu
1, record 1, French, poids%20suspendu
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - poids%20suspendu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sprung weight
1, record 2, English, sprung%20weight
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weight supported by the suspension, including portions of the suspension members. 1, record 2, English, - sprung%20weight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poids suspendu
1, record 2, French, poids%20suspendu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids des organes d'un véhicule routier supportés par les organes de suspension. 1, record 2, French, - poids%20suspendu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Cargas y carga/descarga (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- peso sobre muelles
1, record 2, Spanish, peso%20sobre%20muelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peso de los mecanismos de un vehículo de transporte que soporta la suspensión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - peso%20sobre%20muelles
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unsprung weight
1, record 3, English, unsprung%20weight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "sprung weight" refers to the part of the car that is supported on springs. The term "unsprung weight" refers to the part that is not ... the wheels and wheel axles (and rear axle housing and differential) are not supported on springs. They represent unsprung weight. 1, record 3, English, - unsprung%20weight
Record 3, Key term(s)
- unsuspended weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poids non suspendu
1, record 3, French, poids%20non%20suspendu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poids des organes d'un véhicule routier qui ne sont pas supportés par les organes de suspension mais par les roues. 2, record 3, French, - poids%20non%20suspendu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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