Glossary S
Deutsch: Sport / Español: Deporte / Português: Desporto / Français: Sport / Italiano: Sport
Sport (or sports) is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those requiring only two participants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals.
Deutsch: Separation / Français: Sêparation / Italiano: Separazione
In the industrial context, "separation" refers to the process of dividing or separating materials, components, or substances into different parts or groups. This can be achieved through a variety of methods such as physical separation, chemical separation, or mechanical separation.
Deutsch: Strip / Português: Strip / Français: Strip (homonymie) / Italiano: Striscia
In the industrial and industry context, "strip" refers to a thin, flat piece of material that has been cut or rolled from a larger piece. Strips are often used in various manufacturing and production processes, where they are cut or shaped into specific lengths, widths, and thicknesses for use in different applications.
Deutsch: Feder / Español: Spring / Português: Spring / Français: Spring / Italiano: Spring
In the industrial and industry context, "spring" refers to a mechanical component that is designed to store energy and release it when a force is applied. Springs are used in a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications to provide force, absorb shock, and control motion.
Deutsch: Symbol / Español: Símbolo / Português: Símbolo / Français: Symbole / Italiano: Simbolo
A symbol is an object that represents, stands for, or suggests an idea, visual image, belief, action, or material entity. Symbols take the form of words, sounds, gestures, or visual images and are used to convey ideas and beliefs. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP".
Steam is the technical term for water vapor, the gaseous phase of water, which is formed when water boils. Technically speaking, in terms of the chemistry and physics, steam is invisible and cannot be seen; however, in common language it is often used to refer to the visible mist of water droplets formed as this water vapor condenses in the presence of (cooler) air.
Deutsch: Gestein / Español: Roca / Português: Rocha / Français: Roche / Italiano: Roccia
In geology, a rock (or stone) is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids. For example, the common rock granite is a combination of the quartz, feldspar and biotite minerals. The Earth's outer solid layer, the lithosphere, is made of rock. Rocks have been used by mankind throughout history. From the Stone Age rocks have been used for tools.
Deutsch: Sektion / Español: Sección / Português: Secção / Français: Section / Italiano: Sezione
In an industrial context, "section" refers to a specific part or component of a larger system, structure, or product. The term can also refer to a specific area or department within a company or organization. The section industry encompasses the production, fabrication, and assembly of sections and components for various products and systems.