Het brandstofsysteem
Example: Het brandstofsysteem van de auto moet regelmatig worden gecontroleerd.
Definition
"Het brandstofsysteem" refers to the fuel system in a vehicle or machine, responsible for storing and delivering fuel to the engine to enable combustion and power generation. It includes components such as the fuel tank, pump, filters, and injectors, ensuring efficient fuel supply and engine performance.
Etymology
The term "het brandstofsysteem" comes from Dutch, where "brandstof" means 'fuel' and "systeem" means 'system.' The word "brandstof" itself is a compound of "brand" (burn) and "stof" (substance), literally translating to 'burning substance.' This clearly describes its function as a system related to fuel combustion.
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"Het brandstofsysteem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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the fuel system