La caldera
Example: La caldera de la fàbrica necessita una revisió urgent.
Definition
"La caldera" refers to a large container or tank used in engineering, typically in factories, designed to heat water or generate steam by applying heat. It is essential for processes requiring steam or hot water, such as powering machinery or heating systems.
Etymology
The word "la caldera" comes from the Latin word 'caldaria,' meaning 'cooking pot' or 'cauldron.' Over time, it evolved to denote industrial boilers due to their similar shape and function of heating liquids. Did you know? The concept of the caldera was crucial during the Industrial Revolution for steam engines.
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"La caldera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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