La fatiga
Example: La fatiga del material puede causar fallos en la estructura.
Definition
"La fatiga" refers to the weakening or failure of a material caused by repeated stress or strain over time, often leading to cracks or breaks. In engineering, it is crucial to understand "la fatiga" to prevent structural failures and ensure safety.
Etymology
The term "la fatiga" comes from the Latin word 'fatigare', meaning 'to tire out' or 'to weary'. It originally described physical exhaustion but was later adopted in engineering to describe materials that become 'tired' or weakened after repeated use, much like a person feeling fatigued.
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"La fatiga" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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