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VECTEUR ENERGIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- energy vector
1, record 1, English, energy%20vector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- energy carrier 2, record 1, English, energy%20carrier
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medium for the transfer of energy from one place to another. 3, record 1, English, - energy%20vector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electricity, refined liquid fuel, liquefied natural gas, coal slurry and piped hot water are just a few of the many energy vectors in use. 3, record 1, English, - energy%20vector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hydrogen can act as an energy carrier to enable increased penetration of renewables by providing time shifting and energy storage capabilities. Hydrogen adds optionality in a future net-zero mix, complementing other energy vectors such as direct electrification and biofuels, and serving as a bridge between energy grids in an integrated energy system. 4, record 1, English, - energy%20vector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vecteur énergétique
1, record 1, French, vecteur%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vecteur d'énergie 2, record 1, French, vecteur%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] véhicule ou une méthode permettant de transporter de l'énergie d'un endroit à un autre [...] 2, record 1, French, - vecteur%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électricité est un vecteur énergétique largement utilisé par les pays industrialisés pour acheminer efficacement l'énergie sous une forme facilement utilisable. 2, record 1, French, - vecteur%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la energía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vector energético
1, record 1, Spanish, vector%20energ%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- vector de energía 1, record 1, Spanish, vector%20de%20energ%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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