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Deutsch: Theorie / Español: Teoría / Português: Teoria / Français: Thêorie / Italiano: Teoria
Theory is a contemplative and rational type of abstract or generalizing thinking, or the results of such thinking. Depending on the context, the results might for example include generalized explanations of how nature works. The word has its roots in ancient Greek, but in modern use it has taken on several different related meanings. A theory is not the same as a hypothesis. A theory provides an explanatory framework for some observation, and from the assumptions of the explanation follows a number of possible hypotheses that can be tested in order to provide support for, or challenge, the theory.
Deutsch: Wolfram / Español: Wolframio / Português: Tungsténio / Français: Tungstène / Italiano: Tungsteno
Tungsten is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It is a hard, dense, steel-gray metal that has the highest melting point of all metals and is used in a variety of industrial applications. Here are some examples of tungsten's uses in the industrial context:
Deutsch: Ton / Português: Tom / Français: Tone
In the industrial context, "tone" can have different meanings depending on the specific industry or application. Here are some examples of how "tone" can be used in different contexts:
Deutsch: Turbine / Español: Turbina / Português: Turbina / Français: Turbine / Italiano: Turbina
A turbine is a rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fluid flow and converts it into useful work. A turbine is a turbomachine with at least one moving part called a rotor assembly, which is a shaft or drum with blades attached. Moving fluid acts on the blades so that they move and impart rotational energy to the rotor. Early turbine examples are windmills and waterwheels.
Deutsch: Geschmacklich / Español: Sabor / Português: Sabor / Français: Goût / Italiano: Gusto /
In the industrial context, taste refers to the sensory experience of a product, particularly in the food and beverage industry. The taste of a product can be influenced by a variety of factors, including ingredients, processing methods, and packaging.