De stroom
Example: De stroom van elektriciteit zorgt voor het functioneren van apparaten.
Definition
"De stroom" refers to the flow of electric current that powers devices and enables their operation. It describes the movement of electrons through a conductor, which is essential for the functioning of electrical equipment.
Etymology
The term "de stroom" in Dutch means 'the stream' or 'the flow,' originally referring to the flow of water. Its use in electricity dates back to the analogy of electric current moving like a river or stream, highlighting the movement of charge through a conductor.
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"De stroom" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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