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THERMO-COUPLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermoelectricity and Thermoelectronics
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Scientific Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermocouple
1, record 1, English, thermocouple
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device to measure temperature making use of the thermoelectric effect, i.e., when two dissimilar conductors are joined together at their ends, a voltage proportional to the temperature difference between the junctions is developed. 2, record 1, English, - thermocouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thermocouple is often used as a temperature measuring device as it can be used over a very wide temperature range, and also as it is a conveniently usable device which can give temperatures at a very small point, and present readings at a considerable distance away if necessary. 3, record 1, English, - thermocouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In practice one of the junctions (reference) is maintained at a fixed, known temperature. 2, record 1, English, - thermocouple
Record 1, Key term(s)
- thermo-couple
- thermo couple
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermoélectrique et thermoélectronique
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thermocouple
1, record 1, French, thermocouple
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- thermo-couple 2, record 1, French, thermo%2Dcouple
masculine noun
- couple thermoélectrique 3, record 1, French, couple%20thermo%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
- couple thermo-électrique 4, record 1, French, couple%20thermo%2D%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif pour mesurer la température qui utilise l'effet thermoélectrique, c.-à-d. que, lorsque deux conducteurs différents sont réunis à leurs deux extrémités, il s'établit une différence de potentiel proportionnelle à la différence de température entre les jonctions. 5, record 1, French, - thermocouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mesures de température par thermocouple font appel à des mesures simples de type potentiométrique ou galvanométrique; dans ce dernier cas il est cependant préférable d'étalonner le thermocouple avec l'ensemble de ses fils de jonction afin d'éviter une erreur systématique due notamment à la présence de thermocouples parasites au niveau des soudures. 6, record 1, French, - thermocouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En pratique, une des jonctions (référence) est maintenue à une température fixe connue. 5, record 1, French, - thermocouple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] thermocouple [...] permet de repérer les hautes températures et de mesurer l'énergie rayonnante. 3, record 1, French, - thermocouple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termoelectricidad y termoelectrónica
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- termopar
1, record 1, Spanish, termopar
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- termocupla 2, record 1, Spanish, termocupla
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo para medir la temperatura utilizando el efecto termoeléctrico; esto es, cuando se unen los extremos de dos conductores diferentes se produce una tensión proporcional a la diferencia de temperatura entre las conexiones. 3, record 1, Spanish, - termopar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la práctica, una de las conexiones (referencia) se mantiene a una temperatura conocida fija. 3, record 1, Spanish, - termopar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Warning Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermoelectric detector
1, record 2, English, thermoelectric%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermoelectric detector: This rate-of-rise detector operates on the principle that when two wires of dissimilar metals are twisted together and heated at one end, an electrical current is generated at the other end ... The rate at which the wires are heated determines the amount of current that is generated ... Rapid changes in temperature result in larger amount of current flowing and activation of the alarm system. 1, record 2, English, - thermoelectric%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alarme-incendie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur thermo-couple
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20thermo%2Dcouple
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détecteur thermo-couple.Ce détecteur thermovélocimétrique fonctionne selon le principe que lorsque deux fils de métal différents sont tordus ensemble et qu'une extrémité est chauffée, un courant électrique est généré à l'autre extrémité [...] 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20thermo%2Dcouple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermocouple
1, record 3, English, thermocouple
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The junction of two dissimilar metals through which a measurable current flows depending on the temperature difference between the two junctions. 1, record 3, English, - thermocouple
Record 3, Key term(s)
- thermo-couple
- thermo couple
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Physique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- thermocouple
1, record 3, French, thermocouple
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soudure entre deux métaux qui délivre une force électromotrice pratiquement proportionnelle à l'écart de température avec la soudure de référence. 1, record 3, French, - thermocouple
Record 3, Key term(s)
- thermo-couple
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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