La soupape de sécurité
Example: La soupape de sécurité protège la machine contre la surpression.
Definition
"La soupape de sécurité" is a safety valve designed to release pressure automatically in machinery or equipment to prevent excessive pressure buildup and potential damage or accidents. It protects the machine by opening when the internal pressure exceeds a preset limit.
Etymology
The term "la soupape de sécurité" originates from French, where "soupape" means valve or flap, and "sécurité" means safety. The word "soupape" itself comes from Old French, possibly related to the verb "soupaper," meaning to cover or flap, referring to its function of relieving pressure. Did you know? The concept of safety valves became crucial during the Industrial Revolution to prevent boiler explosions.
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"La soupape de sécurité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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