Shock absorber
Definition
An apparatus, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical device used to absorb kinetic energy and attenuate the intensity of shocks, vibrations, noises, or oscillations of a system in motion; an essential component of vehicle suspensions. In an adjectival sense, it describes a substance, porous material, or structure that has the property of dampening or absorbing physical impacts.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Shock absorber
- Damper
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun or variable adjective, taking regular structural plural variations across mechanical engineering indices. |
| Formation | Technical suffix adaptation derived from French 'amortisseur', denoting an instrument or agent that performs dampening. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.mor.ti.ˈzor] |
| Source | ISO Standards for Mechanical Vibration, Shock and Automotive Suspension Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Mecanicul a recomandat înlocuirea de urgență a acestui amortizor deoarece prezenta scurgeri masive de ulei hidraulic.
EN: The mechanic recommended the urgent replacement of this shock absorber because it displayed massive hydraulic oil leaks.
RO: Sub motorul greu al fabricii a fost montat un amortizor pneumatic masiv pentru a preveni transmiterea vibrațiilor în structura clădirii.
EN: A massive pneumatic damper was installed under the heavy factory engine to prevent the transmission of vibrations into the building's structure.
RO: Un strat amortizor din spumă poliuretanică a fost plasat în interiorul carcasei pentru a reduce zgomotul produs de ventilator.
EN: A dampening layer of polyurethane foam was placed inside the housing to reduce the noise produced by the fan.
Idioms & Phrases
Amortizor auto / Automotive shock absorber
RO: Dispozitiv hidraulic telescopat montat în cadrul suspensiei autovehiculului pentru a menține roțile în contact permanent cu solul.
EN: A telescopic hydraulic device mounted within the vehicle's suspension system to maintain the wheels in constant contact with the ground.
Amortizor de zgomot / Silencer / Muffler
RO: Aparat mecanic atașat la sistemul de evacuare al unui motor sau la o armă de foc cu scopul de a diminua undele acustice violente.
EN: A mechanical apparatus attached to an engine's exhaust system or to a firearm aiming to diminish violent acoustic waves.
Material amortizor / Cushioning material / Dampening matrix
RO: Substrat elastic sau poros folosit în ambalaje sau construcții pentru protecția împotriva impacturilor mecanice exterioare.
EN: An elastic or porous substrate used in packaging or construction to protect against external mechanical impacts.
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