Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Series-resonance

A phenomenon in an electrical circuit containing resistance, inductance, and capacitance connected in series, occurring when the applied frequency causes the inductive and capacitive reactances to be equal in magnitude but opposite in phase, resulting in minimum impedance and maximum current.

Snicker

To give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh.

Solo-stop

An organ stop or instrument register that produces a distinct tone quality specifically designed for playing solo melodies.

Spiel

A lengthy, often rehearsed speech or argument designed to persuade or influence someone.

Suppress

To forcibly put an end to an activity, group, or feeling.

Surcharge

An additional charge or payment.

Tickover

The speed at which an internal combustion engine runs idly when the vehicle is stationary and the gears are disengaged.

Transient-response

The short-lived reaction of a system, device, or circuit to a sudden change in input or environmental conditions before it reaches steady-state equilibrium.

Uphold

To confirm or support a previous legal decision or higher court ruling.

Urban renewal

The redevelopment of areas within a large city, typically involving the clearance of slums and the construction of new buildings, businesses, and public amenities.

Volume-ratio

The quantitative relation between the volumes of two or more substances, objects, or spaces.

organ-stop

A component of a pipe organ that controls a particular set of pipes of the same timbre, operated by a knob or lever.