Le piston
Example: Le piston du moteur doit être remplacé rapidement.
Definition
"Le piston" refers to the cylindrical component in an engine that moves up and down within a cylinder, facilitating the conversion of fuel combustion into mechanical energy. It plays a crucial role in the engine's operation by transferring force to the crankshaft.
Etymology
The term "le piston" originates from French, derived from the verb 'pister,' meaning to track or follow, hinting at the piston’s movement inside the cylinder. It entered technical language during the development of early engines, where precision movement was essential.
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"Le piston" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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