Technology

Definition of refrigerator

The refrigerator is an appliance that generates cold to enable the preservation of food and other products. It is an appliance in which the temperature inside is always kept low (usually less than 6 ºC). Thermally insulated cabinet The refrigerator can be said to be a kind of cabinet […]

Definition of drive-in

A drive-in cinema is an open-air venue where a film is projected on a giant screen that can be viewed from inside a car. In this way, the spectator enters the premises with his vehicle and watches the film without leaving the premises. Open-air cinema The drive-in cinema allows you to enjoy […]

Definition of negatoscope

A negatoscope is a device that facilitates the observation of X-rays. It is a square or rectangular screen that is illuminated from behind, illuminating the negative by transparency. General characteristics The negatoscope can be installed on a wall or placed on a desk. Whether by means of LED lamps or fluorescent tubes, the light is projected […]

Definition of transduction

Transduction is the process that allows one type of signal to be transformed into another different type. The concept is used in different ways depending on the context. Signal transduction Signal transduction is the process that leads a cell to respond to substances from outside through signaling molecules, which are the […]

Definition of piezoelectricity

Piezoelectricity is a property of some crystals, which can become electrically polarized if subjected to a certain pressure. This phenomenon can also occur in the opposite direction: these crystals, subjected to an electric field, are deformed by the action of internal forces. A process for crystals When a piezoelectric crystal is subjected to a certain pressure, it is […]

Definition of webtoon

Webtoon is a webcomic format (a comic that can be read on the Internet) that emerged in South Korea and is characterized by being developed in a single vertical image. This makes them ideal for consumption on mobile phones. A prolific industry Webtoon became popular thanks to portals such as Daum and Naver. […]

Definition of in vitro

The Latin phrase in vitro, which can be translated as “in glass”, is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The expression is used to refer to that which is developed in a laboratory through an experimental method. In a test tube What is done in vitro is usually carried out […]

Definition of microphotography

Microphotography is the technique used to shrink the image of an object. This is the first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. Microscopic photography Microphotography can also be a photograph of a microscopic object. In this case, to obtain it, a camera with a resolution of 1000 x 1000 pixels must be used.

Definition of clipping

Clipping is an English term that can be translated as “cutting”. Although it is not part of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) dictionary, it is often used in our language to refer specifically to the activity that consists of monitoring the media to detect allusions to a company, a business or a […]

Definition of winch

Malacate is a term that comes from the Nahuatl malacatl, which refers to a “rotating thing”. It is a machine that is used in the mining field to extract mainly water and minerals. Extraction from the mines The malacate works like a winch (a winch that is used to lift and move very large items).