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ZERO GAS [2 records]

Record 1 2002-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Environment
DEF

A gas to be used in establishing the zero, or no-response, adjustment of an instrument. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.]

OBS

Engine emissions.

OBS

zero gas: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Environnement
DEF

Gaz à utiliser pour déterminer le zéro d'un instrument. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.]

OBS

gaz zéro : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
  • Medio ambiente
DEF

El gas que hay que utilizar para determinar la posición cero de calibración del instrumento, es decir, el punto en el cual la reacción es nula. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.]

OBS

gas cero: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas and Oil Heating
DEF

Gas at atmospheric pressure (zero gauge pressure), usually supplied by a zero governor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage au gaz et au mazout

Spanish

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