La tensión
Example: La tensión en el cable aumentó durante la prueba de resistencia.
Definition
"La tensión" in engineering refers to the force exerted along a material or structure, such as a cable, that tends to stretch or elongate it. It is a measure of internal stress caused by external loads, crucial for assessing structural integrity and safety.
Etymology
The term "la tensión" originates from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning 'a stretching' or 'strain.' It entered Spanish through Old French, reflecting the concept of pulling or stretching forces, which is fitting given its use in engineering to describe forces that stretch materials.
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"La tensión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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