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Record 1 1994-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

Surface damage of, for example, ball bearings, rollers and races of bearings, of silvery frosted appearance, which occurs on discrete areas of the surface and is caused by intermittent over-loading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Détérioration d'une partie de la surface, le plus souvent de billes, rouleaux et chemins de roulement, d'aspect argenté mat, observée par intermittence et due à des surcharges irrégulières.

Spanish

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