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Constant-Velocity-Joint

/ˈkɒnstənt ˈvɛləsɪti dʒɔɪnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mechanical joint that transmits torque and rotation while maintaining a constant angular velocity.

    "The constant-velocity-joint allows for smooth power transfer in the vehicle's drivetrain."
  2. 2

    A type of universal joint that minimizes speed fluctuations in rotating shafts.

    "In high-performance vehicles, constant-velocity-joints are preferred for their efficiency."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'constant-velocity-joint' originates from the combination of 'constant', derived from Latin 'constans', meaning 'standing firm', and 'velocity', from Latin 'velocitas', meaning 'swiftness'. The term has evolved in mechanical engineering contexts to describe a joint that maintains a constant angular velocity between two connected shafts.

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🇫🇷French → English

joint à vitesse constante

Transliteration: zhwa a vitess konstant

"Le joint à vitesse constante assure un transfert de puissance fluide."

🇩🇪German → English

Gelenk mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit

Transliteration: Gelenk mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit

"Das Gelenk mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit ermöglicht eine gleichmäßige Kraftübertragung."

🇮🇹Italian → English

giunto a velocità costante

Transliteration: dʒunto a veloʧità kostante

"Il giunto a velocità costante è essenziale per il funzionamento regolare del veicolo."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

junta de velocidad constante

Transliteration: junta de velocidad constante

"La junta de velocidad constante permite una transferencia de potencia suave."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

junta de velocidade constante

Transliteration: junta de velocidade constante

"A junta de velocidade constante é crucial para o desempenho do veículo."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

निरंतर वेग जोड़

Transliteration: nirantar veg jod

"निरंतर वेग जोड़ वाहन के ड्राइवट्रेन में सुचारू शक्ति संचरण सुनिश्चित करता है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

恒速接头

Transliteration: héngsù jiētóu

"恒速接头确保动力传输的平稳性。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

상수 속도 조인트

Transliteration: sangsu sogdo joint

"상수 속도 조인트는 차량의 동력 전달을 원활하게 합니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

定速ジョイント

Transliteration: teisoku jointo

"定速ジョイントは車両のパワー伝達をスムーズにします。"

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