La vàlvula de seguretat
Example: La vàlvula de seguretat evita explosions en la caldera.
Definition
"La vàlvula de seguretat" is a safety valve designed to automatically release pressure from a system to prevent explosions or equipment damage, commonly used in boilers and other pressurized containers to ensure safe operation.
Etymology
The term "la vàlvula de seguretat" comes from Catalan, where "vàlvula" means valve, derived from Latin "valvula," a diminutive of "valva" meaning a door or folding leaf. "Seguretat" means safety, originating from Latin "securitas," referring to freedom from danger or risk.
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"La vàlvula de seguretat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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