De spanning
Example: De spanning in de kabels moet constant worden gecontroleerd.
Definition
"De spanning" refers to the tension or stress within cables or materials, which must be carefully monitored to ensure structural integrity and safety in technical fields. It indicates the force exerted along the length of an object, such as cables under load.
Etymology
"De spanning" originates from the Dutch verb "spannen," meaning to stretch or tighten. The noun form developed to describe the state of being stretched or the force experienced, reflecting its practical use in engineering contexts to represent tension or electrical voltage.
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"De spanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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