La válvula de seguridad
Example: La válvula de seguridad evita que la presión sea demasiado alta.
Definition
"La válvula de seguridad" is a safety valve designed to automatically release pressure from a system when it becomes too high, preventing potential damage or accidents. It is commonly used in engineering to ensure safe operation of pressure vessels and pipelines.
Etymology
The term "la válvula de seguridad" comes from Spanish, combining "válvula," meaning valve, which originated from Latin 'valvula,' a diminutive of 'valva' meaning a leaf of a door or folding valve, and "seguridad," meaning safety. Did you know? The concept of safety valves dates back to early steam engines, where they were crucial for preventing explosions.
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"La válvula de seguridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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the safety valve