La dureza
Example: La dureza del acero es crucial para la construcción segura.
Definition
"La dureza" refers to the measure of a material's resistance to deformation, particularly permanent indentation or scratching. In engineering, "la dureza" of steel is crucial for ensuring structural strength and durability in safe construction.
Etymology
The term "la dureza" comes from the Spanish adjective "duro," meaning hard, which itself derives from the Latin word "durus." Did you know that "durus" originally meant tough or hard, a fitting origin for a word describing material hardness?
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"La dureza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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