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Definition of PNT
The acronym PNT is used in some countries to refer to non-traditional advertising. It is an advertisement that is inserted into the development of a radio or television program, and is not broadcast in a separate segment as is usual. PNT, known as chivo in Spanish, is a type of advertising that is […]
Definition of PNG
In the field of computing, PNG is an acronym that refers to portable network graphics. It is a graphic format with the extension .png. PNG is based on an algorithm that allows a bitmap to be compressed without loss. This means that the file size is .png.
Definition of pedometer
The notion of pedometer refers to a device that allows the number of steps taken by the individual wearing it to be counted. The device also records the distance travelled. It is also interesting to know the etymological origin of the term pedometer that we are dealing with here. Specifically, we have to establish that it comes from the Greek, since […]
Definition of podcast
Podcast is an English term that is formed from the acronym between iPod (a portable digital audio player) and broadcast (which can be translated as “transmission” or “emission”). A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded and/or listened to via the Internet on a computer […]
Definition of plate
A flat bar is a piece of metal that is thin and rectangular in shape. The term is often used to refer to metal sheets or plates used in the profiles sector (products used in civil engineering and construction structures). Flat bars are usually sold in standard sizes. In this way, they are […]
Definition of PLC
The acronym PLC has several uses. The most common is linked to the English expression programmable logic controller, which can be translated as programmable logic controller. This is the name given to the device that allows the automation of an electromechanical process. It is a computer that is responsible for controlling the operation of the machines used in […]
Definition of Play Store
Google Play Store, also referred to as Play Store and Google Play, is a platform created and managed by Google that enables the download of applications for mobile devices equipped with the Android operating system. The system provides access to free and paid apps. Thanks to Play Store, all kinds of applications can be downloaded […]
Definition of playback
The notion of playback has its origins in the English language. Also referred to as play back, it refers to the reproduction, within the framework of a concert or show, of music that was previously recorded. An artist who does playback, therefore, moves his lips as if he were singing, when in reality what he is really singing is […]
Definition of pKw
The concept of pKw is used in the field of chemistry. The notion refers to a measure that is calculated using the negative logarithm (-log) of the dissociation or ionization constant of water. It is important to note that pKw, pH, pKa, pKb and other scales and constants refer to the temperature of water.
Definition of network card
A network card is a piece of hardware that allows a computer to connect to a computer network. In this way, the computer has the possibility of sharing resources with others. It is also interesting to know the etymological origin of the two main words that give it its shape. Thus, on the one hand, […]