O cilindro
Example: O cilindro do motor precisa ser substituído urgentemente.
Definition
"O cilindro" refers to a cylindrical component in engineering, often part of machinery such as engines. It is a hollow, tube-shaped structure where pistons move to generate mechanical power, as in the phrase 'The engine cylinder needs urgent replacement.'
Etymology
The word "o cilindro" comes from the Portuguese term for 'cylinder,' which itself originates from the Latin 'cylindrus,' derived from the Greek 'kylindros,' meaning 'roller' or 'roller-shaped object.' Did you know the shape was associated with rolling objects because of its smooth, round surface?
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