De massa
Example: De massa van de aarde beïnvloedt de getijden in de zee.
Definition
"De massa" refers to the amount of matter contained in an object or substance, often measured in units like kilograms or grams. For example, "De massa van de aarde" means the Earth's mass, which influences gravitational effects such as tides in the sea.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de massa" comes from the Latin word "massa," meaning a lump or bulk. Over time, it evolved to represent the concept of mass in physics, referring to the quantity of matter in an object. Did you know? The term is closely linked to scientific studies of gravity and motion.
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"De massa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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