A demanda de energia
Example: A demanda de energia aumentou durante o verão quente.
Definition
"A demanda de energia" refers to the total amount of energy required or consumed by individuals, businesses, or society as a whole, often influenced by factors like weather, economic activity, and technological usage.
Etymology
The phrase "a demanda de energia" comes from Portuguese, where "demanda" means demand or request, and "energia" means energy. "Demanda" traces back to Latin 'demandare', meaning to entrust or require, while "energia" originates from Greek 'energeia', meaning activity or operation. Did you know? The term 'energy' in English was first used in the 16th century, highlighting the concept's long history in human understanding.
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