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 object, such as a cable, that tends to stretch or elongate it. It is commonly measured in units of force per area and is critical for assessing structural integrity.
Etymology
The term "la tensión" comes from the Latin word 'tensio,' meaning 'a stretching or straining.' It entered Spanish as 'tensión,' maintaining its connection to the concept of pulling or stretching forces, which is essential in engineering contexts.
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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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