De brandstofcapaciteit
Example: De brandstofcapaciteit van het vliegtuig bepaalt de maximale vluchtduur.
Definition
"De brandstofcapaciteit" refers to the total amount of fuel that an aircraft can hold, which directly affects its maximum flight duration and range. It is a crucial factor in aviation for planning and safety to ensure the aircraft can complete its intended journey without refueling.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de brandstofcapaciteit" combines "brandstof," meaning 'fuel,' and "capaciteit," meaning 'capacity.' "Brandstof" derives from Middle Dutch, where "brand" means 'burn' and "stof" means 'substance,' literally 'burning substance.' "Capaciteit" comes from Latin "capacitas," meaning 'ability to contain,' reflecting the concept of how much fuel can be held.
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"De brandstofcapaciteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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