El pistón
Example: El pistón se mueve dentro del cilindro para generar presión.
Definition
"El pistón" is a cylindrical component in an engine or mechanical device that moves back and forth within a cylinder to generate pressure or transmit force, often converting energy into mechanical motion.
Etymology
The term "el pistón" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the French word 'piston,' which itself originates from the Latin 'pistare,' meaning to pound or crush. Did you know that the word reflects the piston's pounding movement inside the cylinder?
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"El pistón" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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