Glossary C
Deutsch: Bordstein / Español: Bordillo / Português: Meio-fio / Français: Bordure / Italiano: Cordolo
Curb in the industrial context refers to a physical barrier or structure, typically made of concrete, stone, or metal, used to define boundaries, provide structural support, or channel movement in industrial and urban environments. Curbs are integral to infrastructure design, ensuring functionality, safety, and durability in industrial spaces.
Deutsch: Kristallines Material / Español: Material cristalino / Português: Material cristalino / Français: Matériau cristallin / Italiano: Materiale cristallino
Crystalline material in the industrial context refers to solids whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern extending in three-dimensional space. This highly structured arrangement gives crystalline materials unique physical and chemical properties, making them integral to various industrial applications, from manufacturing to advanced technologies.
Deutsch: Brecheisen / Español: Palanca / Português: Pé-de-cabra / Français: Pied-de-biche / Italiano: Piede di porco
Crowbar in the industrial context refers to a robust, lever-like hand tool made of metal, commonly used for prying, lifting, or demolishing materials in construction, manufacturing, and other industrial activities. It is an essential tool for tasks requiring leverage, force, and durability.
Deutsch: Cortisol / Español: Cortisol / Português: Cortisol / Français: Cortisol / Italiano: Cortisolo
Cortisol in the industrial context typically refers to its role in workplace health management and stress monitoring. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, commonly known as the "stress hormone" because its levels rise in response to stress. In industries, cortisol is often studied or monitored to assess employee stress levels, enhance workplace well-being, and improve productivity.
Deutsch: Klicker / Español: Troqueladora / Português: Prensa de recorte / Français: Presse à découper / Italiano: Pressa fustellatrice
Clicker in the industrial context refers to a type of mechanical press, also known as a clicker press or die-cutting press, used primarily for cutting various materials like leather, rubber, fabric, and paper into specific shapes. It operates by applying pressure through a die (a shaped cutting tool) onto the material, ensuring precision and efficiency in mass production.
Deutsch: Chemotherapeutikum / Español: fármaco de quimioterapia / Português: droga de quimioterapia / Français: médicament de chimiothérapie / Italiano: farmaco chemioterapico
A chemotherapy drug in the industrial context refers to a pharmaceutical product designed to treat cancer by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cancer cells. The production of these drugs involves complex processes that adhere to stringent quality control standards to ensure efficacy and safety. Chemotherapy drugs can come in various forms, including oral tablets, injectable solutions, and infusions.
Deutsch: Fälschung / Español: Falsificación / Português: Contrafação / Français: Contrefaçon / Italiano: Contraffazione
Counterfeit in the industrial context refers to the unauthorised imitation or reproduction of products, materials, or goods with the intent to deceive consumers, businesses, or regulators. Counterfeit items often aim to mimic the appearance, functionality, or branding of legitimate products but typically lack the quality, safety, or legal compliance of the originals.
Deutsch: Nockenwelle / Español: Árbol de levas / Português: Eixo de comando / Français: Arbre à cames / Italiano: Albero a camme
Camshaft is a mechanical component used in internal combustion engines to control the timing and movement of engine valves. In the industrial context, camshafts are critical for ensuring efficient engine operation, powering vehicles, machinery, and equipment used across various industries.