La bomba
Example: La bomba hidráulica impulsa el agua hacia arriba con fuerza.
Definition
"La bomba" in engineering refers to a mechanical device used to move fluids, such as liquids or gases, by increasing their pressure and flow. It is often employed to push water or other substances through pipes or systems efficiently.
Etymology
The term "la bomba" comes from the Latin word 'bombus,' meaning a buzzing or humming sound, which reflects the noise made by early pump devices. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe devices that push fluids forcefully, like the hydraulic pump.
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"La bomba" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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