Het energieverlies
Example: De energieverlies in de motor is te hoog vandaag.
Definition
"Het energieverlies" refers to the loss of energy that occurs during a process, such as in a machine or system, where energy is wasted or dissipated, reducing overall efficiency. For example, in a motor, "het energieverlies" indicates the amount of energy not converted into useful work.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het energieverlies" combines "energie" meaning energy, derived from the Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation, and "verlies" meaning loss. Together, it literally means 'the loss of energy,' a straightforward compound reflecting its scientific context.
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"Het energieverlies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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