Die Reibung
Example: Die Reibung zwischen den Zahnrädern beeinflusst die Maschine stark.
Definition
"Die Reibung" refers to the resistance that occurs when two surfaces or objects rub against each other, affecting the movement between them, such as the friction between gears in a machine which can significantly influence its operation.
Etymology
The word "die Reibung" comes from the German verb "reiben," meaning 'to rub.' It evolved to describe the physical phenomenon of friction, highlighting the action of rubbing surfaces that cause resistance. Did you know? This term is fundamental in engineering and physics to understand forces that oppose motion.
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"Die Reibung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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