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Italian term or phrase:
prossimiti
English translation:
proximity sensors
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Sarah Ferrara
Jun 12, 2002 08:36
22 yrs ago
Italian term
Italy
prossimiti
Italian to English
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proximity sensors
Hi Sarah
I have often seen "proximity sensors" or "proximity switches" (same difference) referred to using variations on the theme of "prossimiti" in Italian. A proximity sensor is a switch that changes status when it approaches (or is approached by) a metal object - i.e. no contact is needed, unlike microswitches. I think they must be talking about 'em here.
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Derek
I have often seen "proximity sensors" or "proximity switches" (same difference) referred to using variations on the theme of "prossimiti" in Italian. A proximity sensor is a switch that changes status when it approaches (or is approached by) a metal object - i.e. no contact is needed, unlike microswitches. I think they must be talking about 'em here.
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Derek
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