Glossary L
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.
Deutsch: Flüssigkristall / Español: Cristal líquido / Português: Cristal líquido / Français: Cristal liquide / Italiano: Cristallo liquido
Liquid crystal in the industrial and industry context refers to a state of matter that has properties between those of conventional liquids and those of solid crystals. For instance, a liquid crystal may flow like a liquid, but its molecules may be oriented in a crystal-like way. These materials are crucial in a variety of applications, particularly in the display technology used in watches, televisions, and computer monitors.
Deutsch: Laborinstrument / Español: Instrumento de laboratorio / Português: Instrumento de laboratório / Français: Instrument de laboratoire / Italiano: Strumento di laboratorio
A laboratory instrument in the industrial and industry context refers to specialized equipment or tools used in a laboratory setting to conduct scientific experiments, measurements, and procedures that are crucial for research, quality control, and production in various industrial sectors.
Deutsch: Leck / Español: Fuga / Português: Vazamento / Français: Fuite / Italiano: Perdita
A leak in the industrial and industry context refers to the unintended escape of liquids, gases, or other substances from a containment system, such as pipelines, tanks, or other vessels. Leaks can occur due to flaws in material integrity, joint failures, corrosion, or damage, and pose significant safety, environmental, and economic risks.
Deutsch: Viehzucht / Español: Ganadería / Português: Pecuária / Français: Élevage / Italiano: Allevamento di Bestiame
Livestock farming in the industrial context refers to the practice of raising animals for the production of food (such as meat, milk, and eggs), fiber (such as wool), and other products on a large scale. This sector encompasses a variety of animal species, including cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, and goats. Industrial livestock farming, often termed factory farming, is characterized by high-density animal housing, automated feeding systems, and sophisticated management practices aimed at maximizing production efficiency and profitability.
Deutsch: Flüssiggase / Español: Gases Licuados del Petróleo (GLP) / Português: Gases Liquefeitos de Petróleo (GLP) / Français: Gaz de Pétrole Liquéfiés (GPL) / Italiano: Gas di Petrolio Liquefatti (GPL)
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) in the industrial context refer to hydrocarbon gases, mainly propane and butane, which are liquefied through pressurization or refrigeration. LPG is used across a wide range of applications due to its portability, high energy content, and clean-burning properties. In industries, LPG serves as a versatile fuel and feedstock, playing a crucial role in heating, cooking, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Deutsch: Flüssigerdgas / Español: Gas Natural Licuado / Português: Gás Natural Liquefeito / Français: Gaz Naturel Liquéfié / Italiano: Gas Naturale Liquefatto
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the industrial context refers to natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -162°C (-260°F), for ease of storage and transport. This process significantly reduces the volume of the gas, making it more efficient to handle and transport over long distances, especially where pipelines are not feasible or economically viable. LNG is primarily methane with small amounts of other hydrocarbons, and its conversion to a liquid state allows for a more flexible global energy supply chain.