Glossary entry

français term or phrase:

collage

anglais translation:

sticking

Added to glossary by Thomas Ochiltree
Jun 15, 2006 22:57
17 yrs ago
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français term

collage

français vers anglais Technique / Génie Électronique / génie électronique relating to an electrical relay
An Alcatel paper on a computerized rail traffic control system, in discussing the possibility of failure of the system, states that "le mode de défaillance du CDG maitre est le collage du relais à l'état haut". As a hint to meaning, a related usage describes a relay as "collé" when it malfunctions.
Proposed translations (anglais)
3 +4 sticking

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sticking

The relay is stuck in the active or energized position.

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Peer comment(s):

agree Tony M : Yes, 'stuck in the high position' (presumably would mean 'on')
2 heures
agree Cervin
4 heures
agree Ben Gaia
17 heures
agree Gina W
22 heures
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