Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
probeta
English translation:
measuring probe
Added to glossary by
Jeanne Zang
Apr 13, 2006 12:44
20 yrs ago
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Spanish term
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probeta
What is the right word for this in the context of measuring Mg reduction at a power plant?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | measuring probe/test tube |
cw010 (X)
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| 4 +1 | measuring probe |
Roberto Servadei
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| 5 | test probe |
bigedsenior
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| 4 | pipette |
Grace Gagnet
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Proposed translations
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Selected
measuring probe/test tube
.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think in this context, measuring probe is best. I awarded the points to this answerer because she answered before Roberto. (Thanks to both of you!)"
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Roberto Servadei
Native in Spanish
&
English
Specializes in field
Weaponry and Automotive
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Spanish (Variant: Argentine)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 1 more.
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20
measuring probe
They are measuring chemical reduction so it has to be "measuring probe"
3 hrs
Grace Gagnet
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
environmental, safety & health specialty
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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32
pipette
Many of the analytical methods for measuring contaminant emissions use pipettes. Probeta is the word they use in Mexico for pipette.
3 hrs
test probe
...or simply 'probe'...
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Test Probe
Definition of Test Probe. ... of the test probe will light up - displaying that
the electrical connection is working and power is getting to the tapewire. ...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-04-13 16:09:58 GMT)
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A probe doesn't necessarily mean a measuring device. It can be an indicator of the presence or lack of voltage.
... An alligator clip electrical test probe has a spring-loaded jaw with ...
electronic-components.globalspec.com/.../ Electrical_Testing_Equipment/Electrical_Test_Probes - 50k - Cached - Similar pages
electrical test probe on GlobalSpec
GlobalSpec offers a variety of electrical test probe for engineers and through
SpecSearch the electrical test probe can be searched for the exact ...
electronic-components.globalspec.com/ Industrial-Directory/electrical_test_probe - 63k - Cached - Similar pages
Test Probe
Definition of Test Probe. ... of the test probe will light up - displaying that
the electrical connection is working and power is getting to the tapewire. ...
miniatures.about.com/od/ electrification/g/test_probe.htm -
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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-04-13 16:09:58 GMT)
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A probe doesn't necessarily mean a measuring device. It can be an indicator of the presence or lack of voltage.
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