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AFTERGLOW DURATION [2 records]

Record 1 2018-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Fireproofing
DEF

The length of time for which an afterglow persists under specified conditions.

OBS

[The afterglow time] is expressed in seconds.

OBS

afterglow time: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • after glow duration
  • duration of after glow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Ignifugation
DEF

Durée pendant laquelle une incandescence résiduelle persiste dans des conditions spécifiées.

OBS

[Durée exprimée] en secondes.

OBS

durée d'incandescence résiduelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lighting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éclairage

Spanish

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