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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJetting
/ˈdʒɛt.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or process of ejecting a jet of fluid or gas.
"The jetting of water from the hose created a refreshing mist on a hot day." - 2
A method of cleaning or cutting using high-pressure jets of water or other fluids.
"Jetting is commonly used in industrial applications to remove debris from surfaces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'jetting' originates from the word 'jet', which comes from the Middle English 'jette', derived from the Old French 'jette', meaning 'to throw'. The evolution of the term reflects its association with the forceful expulsion of fluid or gas, particularly in contexts like jet propulsion and water jet cutting.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jetting" is said worldwide
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jet
Transliteration: ʒɛ
"Le jet d'eau a créé une belle brume."
Strahl
Transliteration: ʃtraːl
"Der Wasserstrahl reinigte die Oberfläche effektiv."
getto
Transliteration: ˈdʒɛt.to
"Il getto d'acqua ha rinfrescato l'aria."
chorro
Transliteration: ˈtʃor.ɾo
"El chorro de agua fue muy potente."
jet
Transliteration: ʒɛt
"O jato de água limpou rapidamente a superfície."
जेट
Transliteration: jeṭ
"जेट पानी का प्रवाह बहुत तेज था।"
喷射
Transliteration: pēnshè
"喷射的水流清洁了表面。"
분사
Transliteration: bunsa
"분사된 물이 표면을 깨끗하게 했다."
噴射
Transliteration: funsha
"噴射された水が表面をきれいにしました。"
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