La tensió
Example: La tensió elèctrica és important per fer funcionar els aparells.
Definition
"La tensió" refers to the electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, which causes electric current to flow. It is crucial in powering devices, allowing electrical energy to be transferred and used effectively in various applications.
Etymology
The term "la tensió" originates from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning tension or stretching. In Catalan, it was adapted to describe the concept of electrical tension or voltage, reflecting the idea of force or pressure in an electrical context.
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"La tensió" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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