Glossary P
Deutsch: Gewinn / Español: Ganancia / Português: Lucro / Français: Profit / Italiano: Profitto
Profit is the financial gain that a company or organization realizes when its total revenue exceeds its total expenses. In the industrial context, profit is a crucial indicator of a company's financial health and efficiency, reflecting its ability to generate earnings from its operations.
Deutsch: Phänomen / Español: Fenómeno / Português: Fenômeno / Français: Phénomène / Italiano: Fenomeno
Phenomenon in the industrial and industry context refers to an observable event, process, or occurrence that can be scientifically analyzed or used to influence various operational aspects of the industry. This term encompasses a wide range of scenarios from natural events affecting production to engineered processes designed to improve efficiency or product quality.
Deutsch: Kalisalz / Español: Potasa / Português: Potassa / Français: Potasse / Italiano: Potassa
Potash in the industrial and industry context refers to various mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium in water-soluble form. It is primarily used as a fertilizer (potassium carbonate) but also has significant applications in other industrial processes due to its properties as a water-soluble source of potassium, one of the essential nutrients for plant growth.
Deutsch: Überfluss / Español: Plétora / Português: Plétora / Français: Pléthore / Italiano: Pletora
Plethora in the industrial and industry context is generally used metaphorically to describe an abundance or excess of something within a particular area of industry. This could refer to a wide variety of contexts such as a plethora of products, tools, data, technologies, or resources that an industry might possess or produce.
Deutsch: Malerei / Español: Pintura / Português: Pintura / Français: Peinture / Italiano: Pittura
In the industrial or industry context, painting refers to the application of paint, coatings, and other protective or decorative layers to surfaces of various materials, such as metal, wood, and plastic. This process is essential in numerous industries for both protective and aesthetic purposes.
Deutsch: Antrieb / Español: Propulsión / Português: Propulsão / Français: Propulsion / Italiano: Propulsione
Propulsion in the industrial context refers to the method or mechanism used to move an object or vehicle from one place to another, typically involving the conversion of energy into a force that drives the object forward. This term is highly relevant in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, maritime, and many others where efficient and powerful movement mechanisms are crucial.
Deutsch: Propan / Español: Propano / Português: Propano / Français: Propane / Italiano: Propano
Propane in the industrial context refers to a hydrocarbon gas that is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, commonly used as a fuel for heating, cooking, and in industrial processes due to its high energy efficiency and clean-burning properties. It is one of the lightest, simplest hydrocarbons in existence, and also one of the most versatile in terms of usage.
Deutsch: Polypropylen / Español: Polipropileno / Português: Polipropileno / Français: Polypropylène / Italiano: Polipropilene
Polypropylene in the industrial context refers to a thermoplastic polymer used widely in a variety of applications due to its unique properties such as resistance to chemicals, elasticity, toughness, and being an excellent barrier against moisture. It is one of the most versatile plastic materials available and is commonly used in both consumer and industrial products.