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Trip scales

Scope note

Balances in which the weighing surfaces are small flat platforms or shallow trays with little travel and set above the beam; used with conventional weights or a side weighing beam.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000224846

Broader Terms used

balances

Term used for

scales, trip

Equivalent Terms used

trip scale

Created

12yrs ago

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