De storing
Example: De storing in het elektriciteitsnet veroorzaakte veel problemen.
Definition
"De storing" refers to a malfunction or disruption in a system, particularly in the context of energy or electrical networks. It denotes an unexpected failure that interrupts normal operation, such as a power outage or technical glitch causing problems in the electricity grid.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de storing" comes from the verb 'storen,' meaning 'to disturb' or 'to disrupt.' It evolved to describe an interruption or fault in a system. Did you know? The term is commonly used in technical and energy sectors to indicate disruptions impacting service reliability.
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"De storing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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