El pistó
Example: El pistó del motor controla el moviment dels cilindres.
Definition
"El pistó" is a mechanical component within an engine that moves up and down inside a cylinder, helping to convert pressure into motion to power the engine. It plays a crucial role in controlling the movement of the engine's cylinders.
Etymology
The term "el pistó" comes from the Latin word 'pistum,' which means 'to pound' or 'to crush.' It entered Catalan through French 'piston,' reflecting its function of pushing or pressing within an engine. Did you know that the word is related to the English 'piston,' showing a shared engineering heritage?
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"El pistó" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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