Tag: Yoruba

English (en) Foundation The base that transfers structural loads to the ground. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Load   Yorùbá (yo) Ìpìlẹ̀ Decomposition: The base or foundation.  

English (en) Column A vertical element transmitting compressive forces to the foundation. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Vertical scroll bar   Yorùbá (yo) Òpó Decomposition: Òpó rìbìtì tí ó ń gba ipa ẹrù sílẹ̀. A pillar that transmits force beneath a structure.  

English (en) Beam A horizontal structural element that resists loads applied laterally. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Load   Yorùbá (yo) Agbẹ́rùró Decomposition: Ohun tí ó ń gbé ẹrù dání. A structural member designed to carry and transfer loads to supports.  

English (en) Zone of Influence The area affected by a force or load in a mechanical system. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Mechanical Advantage   Yorùbá (yo) Ibi ìfaragbá Decomposition: Ibi tí ó fi ara gbá. Area affected by a force. Ibi ipa Decomposition: Ọ̀gangan ibi tí ipa ẹrù tàbí ohunkóhun mú àyípadà bá. An...

English (en) Zinc Plating Process of coating metal with zinc to prevent corrosion. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Alloy   Yorùbá (yo) Ìfirintánganranpa Decomposition: Fífi irin tánganran pa irin mìíràn lójú kí ó ba máà á jẹ tàbí yinrin. Coating metal with zinc to protect it from rust and corrosion.  

English (en) Zigzag pattern A pattern of alternating angles or directions, often used in stress analysis. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Process   Yorùbá (yo) Ipa-ẹrù ìlọ́kọ́lọkọ̀lọ Decomposition: Àwòṣe ìlọ́kọ́lọkọ̀lọ fún àyẹ̀wò ipá-ẹrù.  

English (en) Zener Diode A diode used to maintain a constant voltage. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Linear Actuator   Yorùbá (yo) Agbóyìináró Zener Decomposition: Ohun tí ó ń gbé òyì iná dúró bí ó ṣe ń gba ìhà kan ṣoṣo tí a fi sọ orí Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Clarence Melvin Zener. A semiconductor diode that...

English (en) Zero-Point Calibration Calibration process to set a reference point for measurements. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Ammeter   Yorùbá (yo)  Ìyóǹsiwọ́nsódo Decomposition: Fífi ọwọ́ yí ohun èlò òdiwọ̀n sí òdo kí ìwọ̀n ó bá pé pérépéré. Setting or adjusting a measuring instrument so that it correctly reads zero when the measured quantity...

English (en) Yardstick A measuring stick used to gauge length or distance. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Ammeter   Yorùbá (yo)  Ọ̀pá-òǹdiwọ̀n Decomposition: Ọ̀pá tí a fi ń ṣe òdiwọ̀n nǹkan. A measuring rod.  

English (en) Yellow Metal A term often used to refer to brass or bronze. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Alloy   Yorùbá (yo)  Idẹ Decomposition: