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Deutsch: Erdrutsch / Español: Deslizamiento de tierra / Português: Deslizamento de terra / Français: Glissement de terrain / Italiano: Frana
Landslip refers to the movement of a mass of rock, earth, or debris down a slope due to gravity. In the industrial context, it is a critical concern for construction, mining, transportation infrastructure, and other industries that operate in or near hilly, mountainous, or unstable terrains. Landslips, often used interchangeably with "landslides," can result from natural processes or human activities and pose significant risks to safety, property, and industrial operations.
Deutsch: Laminat / Español: Laminado / Português: Laminado / Français: Stratifié / Italiano: Laminato
Laminate in the industrial context refers to a multi-layered material created by bonding together thin layers of various substances, such as paper, plastic, wood, or metal, often with the help of adhesives, heat, and pressure. It is widely used across industries for its durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal, serving applications in construction, furniture, electronics, and packaging.
Deutsch: Leckage / Español: fuga / Português: vazamento / Français: fuite / Italiano: perdita
Leakage in the industrial context refers to the unintentional escape or loss of liquids, gases, or energy from systems, equipment, or infrastructure within an industrial facility. This can lead to inefficiencies, safety hazards, environmental damage, and increased operational costs.
Deutsch: Markteinführung / Español: Lanzamiento / Português: Lançamento / Français: Lancement / Italiano: Lancio
Launch in the industrial context refers to the process of introducing a new product, service, process, or technology to the market or into operation. It is a critical phase in the product lifecycle and involves activities such as planning, marketing, distribution, and operational deployment to ensure successful adoption and market penetration.
Deutsch: Gesetzgeber / Español: Legislador / Português: Legislador / Français: Législateur / Italiano: Legislatore
Legislator refers to an individual or a body responsible for creating, enacting, or amending laws and regulations. In the industrial context, legislators play a crucial role in establishing frameworks and policies that govern industrial activities, ensuring compliance, safety, environmental protection, and fair trade practices.
Deutsch: Lecithin / Español: Lecitina / Português: Lecitina / Français: Lécithine / Italiano: Lecitina
Lecithin is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used in various industrial applications, particularly within the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It is a group of fatty substances found in animal and plant tissues, which are often used as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and dispersing agents.
Deutsch: Hebel / Español: Palanca / Português: Alavanca / Français: Levier / Italiano: Leva
Lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid beam pivoted at a fulcrum used to amplify force. In the industrial context, levers are fundamental components in machinery, tools, and equipment to enhance mechanical advantage, ease operations, and improve efficiency.
Deutsch: Leber / Español: Hígado / Português: Fígado / Français: Foie / Italiano: Fegato
Liver in the industrial context typically refers to the processing and use of animal livers, primarily from livestock like cattle, pigs, and chickens. This context involves industries such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and animal by-products processing.