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hairspring

/ˈhɛr.sprɪŋ/

Traduction: Ressort spiral très fin qui régule les oscillations du balancier dans un mécanisme d'horlogerie, assurant la précision du mouvement.

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noun

/ˈhɛr.sprɪŋ/C2formaltechnical
  • frRessort spiral très fin qui régule les oscillations du balancier dans un mécanisme d'horlogerie, assurant la précision du mouvement.

A fine spiral spring that regulates the movement of the balance wheel in a timepiece.

  1. Watch componentC2formal

    A delicate, coiled spring that controls the oscillation of the balance wheel in a mechanical watch or clock, ensuring accurate timekeeping.

    frRessort spiral

    • The watchmaker carefully replaced the damaged hairspring.
    • A tiny speck of dust can disrupt the hairspring's function.
    • The precision of the hairspring determines the watch's accuracy.
Formes
  • hairsprings plural form
  • hairsprings' possessive plural form
  • hairspring's possessive singular form