La tensió
Example: La tensió del cable és crucial per a la seguretat estructural.
Definition
"La tensió" refers to the force exerted along a material or structure, typically a cable or rope, that resists being pulled apart. It is a crucial concept in engineering for ensuring structural safety and stability under load.
Etymology
The term "la tensió" comes from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning 'a stretching or tension.' It entered Catalan through the influence of Latin and Romance languages, where it has long been used to describe forces related to stretching or pulling.
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"La tensió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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