De stroomsnelheid
Example: De stroomsnelheid van het water bepaalt de kracht van de rivier.
Definition
"Stroomsnelheid" refers to the speed at which a fluid, such as water or air, flows through a particular area. It is a key measurement in fluid dynamics and determines the force or impact of the moving fluid, like the water current in a river.
Etymology
The word "stroomsnelheid" comes from the Dutch words 'stroom,' meaning 'flow' or 'current,' and 'snelheid,' meaning 'speed.' Together, they literally describe the 'flow speed.' This compound word highlights how Dutch often combines simple words to create precise technical terms.
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"De stroomsnelheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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