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Deutsch: Handwerker / Español: Artesanos / Português: Artesãos / Français: Artisans / Italiano: Artigiani
Craftspeople refer to skilled workers who create or produce items by hand or using traditional techniques, often with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. In the industrial context, they play a crucial role in industries where customised, high-quality, or artisanal products are valued.
Deutsch: Kryolith / Español: Criolita / Português: Criolita / Français: Cryolithe / Italiano: Criolite
Cryolite is a rare mineral that plays a crucial role in the aluminium industry, particularly in the extraction and production of aluminium from bauxite ore. Its chemical composition is Sodium aluminium fluoride (Na₃AlF₆), and it is primarily used as a flux in the electrolytic process of aluminium smelting.
Deutsch: Gegenstrom / Español: Contracorriente / Português: Contracorrente / Français: Contre-courant / Italiano: Contro-corrente
Countercurrent refers to a process or system in which two fluids flow in opposite directions to each other. In industrial contexts, this technique is widely used to enhance the efficiency of heat exchangers, mass transfer processes, and various separation methods.
Deutsch: Grillgerät / Español: Parrilla industrial / Português: Grelhador / Français: Gril industriel / Italiano: Griglia industriale
Charbroiler refers to a piece of industrial kitchen equipment used in restaurants and large-scale food production facilities to grill food over an open flame or heated surface, imparting a characteristic charred flavour and grill marks. This equipment is vital in the foodservice industry, where high-volume grilling is required.
Deutsch: Zement / Español: Cemento / Português: Cimento / Français: Ciment / Italiano: Cemento
Cement in the industrial context refers to a finely ground, powdery substance made primarily from limestone, clay, and other materials, which, when mixed with water, forms a paste that hardens and binds aggregates like sand and gravel into a solid mass. This hardened material, known as concrete, is a fundamental building material in construction, used for its strength and durability.
Deutsch: Kurbelwelle / Español: cigüeñal / Português: virabrequim / Français: vilebrequin / Italiano: albero a gomiti
A crankshaft is a mechanical component used to convert the reciprocating motion of pistons into rotational motion. This transformation is essential in many types of engines and machinery where linear motion needs to be converted into rotational motion to perform work.
Deutsch: Kühler / Español: enfriador / Português: resfriador / Français: refroidisseur / Italiano: refrigeratore
Cooler in the industrial context refers to a device or system designed to remove heat from a process, machine, or environment, thereby maintaining optimal operating temperatures. These systems are crucial for preventing overheating, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the safety and longevity of equipment.
Deutsch: Carbonsäure / Español: Ácido carboxílico / Português: Ácido carboxílico / Français: Acide carboxylique / Italiano: Acido carbossilico
Carboxylic acid is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH). In the industrial context, carboxylic acids are crucial for various applications, including the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and solvents.