bica da esteira

English translation: conveyor spout

17:26 Sep 19, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / Mining of sodium silicate
Portuguese term or phrase: bica da esteira
Com o forno em operação contínua e esteira de cristal em funcionamento, alinhar a bica da esteira com a caçamba que irá receber os cristais.
Joan Valiente
Local time: 22:28
English translation:conveyor spout
Explanation:
É uma sugestão, já que ninguém se habilitou!

Ou:
Noun 1. spout
spout - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
nozzle, nose - a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door"
pipage, pipe, piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
watering can, watering pot - a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spout
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Eneida Martins
Brazil
Local time: 23:28
Grading comment
I had been considering spout, but could not confirm it for sure. Thanks a lot for your input (you're the only person that answered!)
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conveyor spout


Explanation:
É uma sugestão, já que ninguém se habilitou!

Ou:
Noun 1. spout
spout - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
nozzle, nose - a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
opening - a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made; "they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door"
pipage, pipe, piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
watering can, watering pot - a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spout


Eneida Martins
Brazil
Local time: 23:28
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I had been considering spout, but could not confirm it for sure. Thanks a lot for your input (you're the only person that answered!)
Notes to answerer
Asker: I ended up using "conveyor discharge spout." Thanks again! Rosali

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