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Deutsch: Lecithin / Español: Lecitina / Português: Lecitina / Français: Lécithine / Italiano: Lecitina
Lecithin is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used in various industrial applications, particularly within the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It is a group of fatty substances found in animal and plant tissues, which are often used as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and dispersing agents.
Deutsch: Hebel / Español: Palanca / Português: Alavanca / Français: Levier / Italiano: Leva
Lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid beam pivoted at a fulcrum used to amplify force. In the industrial context, levers are fundamental components in machinery, tools, and equipment to enhance mechanical advantage, ease operations, and improve efficiency.
Deutsch: Leber / Español: Hígado / Português: Fígado / Français: Foie / Italiano: Fegato
Liver in the industrial context typically refers to the processing and use of animal livers, primarily from livestock like cattle, pigs, and chickens. This context involves industries such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and animal by-products processing.
Deutsch: Toilette / Español: Lavabo / Português: Lavabo / Français: Toilettes / Italiano: Bagno
Lavatory refers to a facility equipped for personal hygiene and sanitation, commonly known as a restroom or bathroom. In the industrial context, lavatories are essential for maintaining worker health, hygiene, and comfort, contributing to overall workplace safety and efficiency.
Deutsch: Webstuhl / Español: telar / Português: tear / Français: métier à tisser / Italiano: telaio
A loom is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry. The basic purpose of a loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. It is a fundamental tool in the textile industry, enabling the mass production of fabrics.
Deutsch: Verbindung / Español: Vinculación / Português: Ligação / Français: Liaison / Italiano: Collegamento
Linkage in the industrial context refers to the connections and interactions between various components, processes, or systems within an industry. This term encompasses both the physical connections, such as mechanical linkages in machinery, and the organizational connections, like supply chain linkages between different companies.
Deutsch: Bibliothek / Español: Biblioteca / Português: Biblioteca / Français: Bibliothèque / Italiano: Biblioteca
Library in the industrial context refers to a systematically organized collection of resources, including data, software, design documents, and reference materials, which are used for research, development, and operational purposes.
Deutsch: Schmierstoff / Español: Lubricante / Português: Lubrificante / Français: Lubrifiant / Italiano: Lubrificante
Lubricant in the industrial and industry context refers to substances used to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. Lubricants are critical in various industrial applications to ensure machinery operates efficiently and to prevent wear and tear that could lead to premature failure.