Het koppel
Example: De koppel tussen de motor en de wielen is sterk.
Definition
"Het koppel" refers to the torque or rotational force transmitted between parts, especially in mechanical contexts. It describes the strength of the twist or turning force, such as the torque between a motor and the wheels in a machine or vehicle.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het koppel" originally means a pair or couple, but in technical language, it evolved to mean torque or coupling force. This shift likely arises from the idea of two parts being connected or paired to work together, transmitting force between them.
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"Het koppel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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