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MIS TERRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- earthed
1, record 1, English, earthed
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grounded 2, record 1, English, grounded
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grounded system. Any conducting apparatus connected to ground. Also known as earthed system. 3, record 1, English, - earthed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ozonizer shell and transformer are carefully earthed, high-voltage terminals and connections are protected by covers. 4, record 1, English, - earthed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Earth (also known as ground (US)). A low-resistance connexion, intentional or accidental, to the mass of the earth or to a large conducting body serving as the earth such as a ship's hull or the chassis of a vehicle or of electronic equipment. 5, record 1, English, - earthed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- relié à la terre
1, record 1, French, reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20terre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mis à la terre 2, record 1, French, mis%20%C3%A0%20la%20terre
correct, see observation
- mis à la masse 3, record 1, French, mis%20%C3%A0%20la%20masse
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le corps de l'ozoneur ainsi que le transformateur sont reliés à la terre avec soin; des capots protègent les bornes et les connexions haute tension. 4, record 1, French, - reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mise à la terre [substantif]. Connexion directe avec la terre ou avec toute masse métallique de grand volume (par exemple la coque d'un navire) [dans ce cas on dit plus spécifiquement «mis à la masse»], capable de maintenir le potentiel d'un conducteur, d'une carcasse de machine, d'un bâti d'appareillage, etc., à un potentiel de référence autant que possible constant. La mise à la terre constitue toujours une opération de sécurité, dont le but est de protéger les personnes qui sont en contact avec les appareils électriques. 5, record 1, French, - reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20terre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mise à la masse [substantif]. Opération qui consiste à relier un conducteur au bâti d'une machine ou à une masse métallique jouant en général le rôle de terre. 6, record 1, French, - reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20terre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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