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Record 1 2009-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Turboalternators and Turbogenerators
DEF

An integral unit comprising a turbine and generator in which high pressure steam from a power station boiler is converted into mechanical energy in the turbines and thence into electrical energy by the generators.

OBS

Although in small sizes they may be gear-driven, and some may be dc [direct current] generators, the term turbogenerator generally means an ac [alternating current] generator driven directly from the shaft of a steam turbine.

OBS

turbo-generator set: term standardized by the IEC.

Key term(s)
  • turbogenerator set

French

Domaine(s)
  • Turbo-alternateurs et turbogénérateurs
DEF

Association d'une turbine, généralement à vapeur ou hydraulique, avec un générateur électrique.

OBS

Si, d'après le contexte, il ne fait pas de doute qu'il s'agit d'un générateur de courant alternatif, l'équivalent préféré est «turboalternateur» (ou «turbo-alternateur».)

Key term(s)
  • turbo-générateur
  • turbo-génératrice
  • groupe turbo-générateur

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Interiors
OBS

(longitudinal).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Gasoline Motors
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3O)3PO
formula, see observation
512-56-1
CAS number
OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid, .... Use: For controlling spark plug fouling, surface ignition and rumble in gasoline engines.

OBS

Chemical formula: (CH3O)3PO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Moteurs à essence
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3O)3PO
formula, see observation
512-56-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : (CH3O)3PO

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Traction (Rail)
CONT

With CN's positive traction control, a new concept in wheel slip detection and control was introduced. ... Positive traction control operates in the optimum wheel stage, observing wheel acceleration as an indication to correct power in order to maintain maximum tractive effort.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
CONT

La locomotive est munie du dispositif d'hyperadhérence (...). Les essais effectués avec ce dispositif alimentant les moteurs de traction à tension stabilisée ont montré que les coefficients d'adhérence obtenus sur les locomotives électriques à redresseurs peuvent être réalisés.

OBS

En transmission électrique, il a été possible de mettre au point un schéma de commande appelé "hyperadhérence". (...) On peut ainsi arriver à donner à nos locomotives Diesel à transmission électrique les mêmes possibilités d'adhérence que celles des locomotives électriques monophasées.

Spanish

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Record 5 1977-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Geological Research and Exploration
OBS

A natural or artificial object or structure whose horizontal and sometimes vertical position is obtained by surveying methods. Signals are given special designations according to the kind of survey in which they are determined, or which they may later serve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
OBS

Signal topographique.

Spanish

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Record 6 2021-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pensions and Annuities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pensions et rentes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pensiones y rentas
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Record 7 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Sociology
  • International Relations
OBS

3rd held in Dublin, May 1986.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Sociologie
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de conferencias
  • Sociología
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 8 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique

Spanish

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Record 9 1992-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Hardware
  • Furniture Industries
OBS

Standardized by ISO.

OBS

Hardware for furniture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Quincaillerie générale
  • Industrie du meuble
OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

Article de quincaillerie pour meubles.

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Infracciones y crímenes
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