Technology

Definition of plate

Plaque is a concept that comes from the French plaque. Although it has multiple meanings, it generally refers to some type of sheet or table that fulfills certain functions or that allows information to be displayed. A plaque, in this sense, can be a sign that provides useful information about something or that reminds us of a fact […]

Definition of gun

A pistol is a firearm that can be operated with one hand, ensuring ease of aiming and pulling the trigger. These short weapons have a reduced range: they cannot hit a target that is at a great distance. The pistols are classified as semi-automatic since, after […]

Definition of piston

A piston is a part that is part of the operating mechanism of an engine. Also known as a plunger, it is an element that moves alternately within a cylinder to interact with a fluid. Made of aluminum, the pistons are installed in the cylinder through rings with flexibility, […]

Definition of pipeline

Pipeline is an English term that can be translated as “pipe”. Although it is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the concept is used in our language to refer to a computer architecture. These virtual pipelines are created to segment the data and thus increase the performance of […]

Definition of piracy

Piracy is the activity carried out by pirates. In its original sense, a pirate was a criminal who boarded ships on the high seas to keep their riches. For example: «Piracy was one of the main concerns of the Spanish Crown», «The viceroy dedicated great efforts to fighting against the piracy that was developing […]

Definition of pipette

A pipette is a container used in laboratories to carry a liquid from one place to another. It is a tube that, in general, has a widening in the middle and has some type of cap at the top so that the liquid in question does not […]

Definition of pill

A pill is a medication designed for oral intake, which is made from the combination of an excipient with certain active ingredients. It is common for the concept to be used as equivalent to a capsule, pill, tablet or tablet, always linked to the field of health. It should be noted, however, that there are […]

Definition of stack

Pile is a term with multiple meanings. It may be the object that serves as an energy source for the operation of various devices, having the ability to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Batteries can have different sizes, with different electrical potentials. One of the most popular batteries is the AAA, with a voltage […]

Definition of bolt

A bolt is a piece that is used to fasten or support a different piece, forming part of some type of device or mechanism. The term derives from the Catalan pern, which in turn comes from the Latin perna. The usual thing is that the bolts have an elongated shape and have a rounded tip and another with […]

Definition of permeable

Permeable is a word that has its origin in permeabilis, a Latin term. It is an adjective that refers to that which, due to its physical characteristics, is capable of being crossed by some type of fluid. For example: “A tent or tent can never be made with permeable materials”, “To make […]