De spanning
Example: De spanning in de kabel zorgt voor elektriciteit in huis.
Definition
"De spanning" refers to the electrical tension or voltage present in a cable or circuit, which causes the flow of electricity necessary for powering devices and homes. It is a fundamental concept in energy that describes the potential difference between two points.
Etymology
The word "de spanning" comes from the Dutch verb 'spannen,' meaning to stretch or tighten, originally referring to physical tension. Over time, it evolved to describe electrical tension or voltage because the concept relates to the 'stretching' or difference in electric potential that drives current.
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"De spanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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