Die Netzfrequenz
Example: Die Netzfrequenz muss stabil bleiben, um Stromausfälle zu vermeiden.
Definition
"Die Netzfrequenz" refers to the frequency of the electrical power grid, typically measured in hertz (Hz). It indicates how often the current alternates per second and must remain stable to ensure the proper functioning of electrical devices and prevent power outages.
Etymology
The term "die Netzfrequenz" comes from the German words "Netz," meaning network or grid, and "Frequenz," meaning frequency. "Frequenz" derives from Latin 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowd or repeated occurrence.' Together, "Netzfrequenz" literally means the frequency of the power grid.
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"Die Netzfrequenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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