Der Druck
Example: Der Druck auf das Material muss genau kontrolliert werden.
Definition
"Der Druck" in technical contexts refers to the force exerted per unit area on a surface, often measured in pascals or bars. It is crucial for processes where controlling pressure on materials ensures safety and desired outcomes, as in the phrase, 'Der Druck auf das Material muss genau kontrolliert werden.'
Etymology
The word "der Druck" originates from the Old High German term 'druck,' meaning pressure or pressing. It is related to the verb 'drücken,' which means to press or push. Did you know that this root is connected to the act of physically pressing, which makes sense given the technical meaning related to force?
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"Der Druck" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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