Le rotor
Example: Le rotor du moteur tourne rapidement pour générer de l'énergie.
Definition
"Le rotor" refers to the rotating part of a machine, especially in engines or electric motors, that spins around a central axis to generate mechanical power or energy. It is essential for converting electrical energy into mechanical motion or vice versa.
Etymology
The term "le rotor" comes from the Latin word 'rotare,' meaning 'to rotate.' It was adopted into French technical vocabulary to describe the rotating component of machinery. Did you know? The concept of a rotor has been fundamental since the development of early mechanical devices and continues to be crucial in modern technology.
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"Le rotor" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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