Category: Engineering

English (en) Centrifugal Force Force that acts outward on a body moving in a circular path. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ikuku ike etiti nke okirikiri na - adị N'ọ́dụ̀dụ̀ Decomposition: Ikuku ike etiti nke okirikiri na - adị N'ọ́dụ̀dụ̀. Ìkùkù ike - directed force; Etiti - Centre / middle; Nke okirikiri...

English (en) Compression Ratio Ratio of the maximum to minimum volume in a combustion chamber. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Okèrè /ogo mgbalielu Decomposition: Okèrè /ogo mgbalielu.  Okèrè/ogo - level/ratio; Mgbalielu - maximum; Mgbatuala - minimum; Ekwu- chamber; Òkpomọ́kụ́ - combustion. E.g. Na mgbatala nke ekwu òkpomokụ́.  

English (en) Combustion chamber An enclosed space in which combustion takes place, especially in an engine. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọnụ ụlọ mmebe okpomọkụ n'ime njin Decomposition: Ọnụ ụlọ mmebe okpomọkụ n'ime njin. Ọṅụ úlọ - Chamber; Mmebe okpomọkụ - Where heat is produced; N'ime njin - inside the engine. The chamber where...

English (en) Camshaft A shaft with cams that controls the timing of valve openings in an engine. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ọchịkwa oge mmeghe Decomposition: Ọchịkwa oge mmeghe - that which controls the timing of an opening  

English (en) Carburator A carburetor is a device used in gasoline internal combustion engines to mix air and fuel before they enter the engine. It's a mechanical system that regulates the air-fuel ratio, ensuring proper engine operation. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ìgwè ngwakọ ikuku na mmanụ ụgbọala Decomposition: Ìgwè ngwakọ ikuku...

English (en) Boiler A device for generating steam or hot water. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ngwá nsị mmiri ọkụ Decomposition: Ngwá nsị mmiri ọkụ. Ngwá - device; Nsì - for cooking/ boiling; Mmiri ọkụ - Hot water Ejiemebe mmiri ọkụ Decomposition: Ejiemebe mmiri ọkụ - that which is used to generate hit water. Eji esi/ emebe mmiri...

English (en) Brake A mechanism used to slow down or stop a vehicle. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ejiakwụsị Decomposition: Ejiakwụsị - that which is used to halt Nkwụsị Decomposition: Nkwụsị - That which stops a vehicle. E.g. Zọọ ụkwụ na Nkwụsị mgbe iruru ebe ahu - Match the brake when you reach there. Nji chịm...

English (en) Bolted Joint A connection using bolts to fasten components. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ebe Njikọ mgbachite Decomposition: Ebe Njikọ mgbachite.  Ebe Njikọ́ - Area or place of joining/ jointed; Mgbachite - bolt - just like bolting the door. Ebe njikọ kemgbachi Decomposition: Ebe njikọ kemgbachi - A joint that is fastened by bolting....

English (en) Bending Moment Bending moment (M) is a measure of the internal bending force that causes a structural element (like a beam, column, or shaft) to deform or fail under an external load. It quantifies the rotational effect of forces acting at a distance from a specific point, leading to curvature or flexure in...