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PRE-FILTRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prefilter
1, record 1, English, prefilter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Seismic prefilter. 1, record 1, English, - prefilter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préfiltre
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9filtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pré-filtre 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dfiltre
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[En sismologie, les] «pré-filtres» [...] [sont] des filtres intercalés avant le tableau d'entrée du laboratoire. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9filtre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- préfiltre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyclone pre-filter
1, record 2, English, cyclone%20pre%2Dfilter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- préfiltre cyclone
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9filtre%20cyclone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pré-filtre cyclone 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dfiltre%20%20cyclone
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- prefilter
1, record 3, English, prefilter
noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[a] part of domestic air filtration system designed to eliminate the larger impurities. 2, record 3, English, - prefilter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the first stage, a fan draws air through a prefilter. 3, record 3, English, - prefilter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- préfiltre
1, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9filtre
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pré-filtre 2, record 3, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dfiltre
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pools
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pre-filter
1, record 4, English, pre%2Dfilter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pre-filter is installed immediately upstream of the pumps, and its purpose is to protect the pumps against fibrous substances (hair and textile fibres). The filter consists of a basket with a simple screen that can readily be inspected and cleaned. 1, record 4, English, - pre%2Dfilter
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prefilter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Piscines
- Traitement des eaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- préfiltre
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9filtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le préfiltre est monté immédiatement à l'amont des pompes qu'il a pour objet de protéger contre la présence de substances fibreuses (cheveux et débris de tissus). Il comporte un panier, simple tamis, rapidement visitable et nettoyable. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9filtre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pré-filtre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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