Example: Der Wirkungsgrad der Solaranlage bestimmt ihre Effizienz.
Definition
"Der Wirkungsgrad" refers to the efficiency of a system or device, specifically indicating the ratio of useful output energy to the input energy. It measures how effectively energy is converted and is crucial in evaluating the performance of energy systems like solar panels.
The term "der Wirkungsgrad" comes from the German words "Wirkung" meaning 'effect' or 'impact,' and "Grad" meaning 'degree' or 'level.' Together, they describe the 'degree of effect,' which aligns with the concept of efficiency. Did you know that the word emphasizes how much of the input actually produces a useful effect?
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"Der Wirkungsgrad" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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