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C2 Level Wordlist - Engineering

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Engineering, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
relay

an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch

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ball bearing

a type of rolling-element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races, reducing friction and enabling smooth rotation

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belt drive

a mechanical transmission system using a flexible belt to transfer power between rotating shafts

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breeder reactor

a type of nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it often consumes

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test bench

an environment that can be used to verify the correctness of a model or design

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cog

a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn

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crank

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

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drive shaft

a mechanical component that transmits rotational power from the engine to the wheels or other driven components of a vehicle or machine

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gearing

gears, toothed wheels, or mechanical components designed to transmit and control power between rotating shafts in a machine, vehicle, or system

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overhaul

a thorough inspection and repair of a machine or system to improve its performance or extend its lifespan

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sprocket

a toothed wheel with projections that mesh with a chain, track, or other perforated or indented material, typically used to transmit motion or power in machinery, vehicles, or bicycles

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lathe

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

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computer-aided design technician

a professional who uses specialized software to create detailed drawings and plans for buildings, machines, or products

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torque

a rotational force measured in newton-meters or foot-pounds

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plasticity

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

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rivet

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

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fracking

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

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transformer

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

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substation

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

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combustion

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

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conduit

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

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alternating current

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

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biogas

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

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biofuel

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

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electromechanical

relating to systems or devices that involve both electrical and mechanical components or functions

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