Sliding
Definition
The act of slipping, sliding, or gliding and its result; a continuous and smooth movement over a glossy or wet surface. In geomorphology, it designates the natural or accidental displacement of soil or rock masses down an inclined slope, caused by water infiltration or gravity (landslide).
Bilingual Equivalents
- Sliding
- Landslide
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural and definite articulation variations. |
| Formation | Noun of action derived from the verb 'a aluneca' using the standard functional suffix '-re'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.lu.ne.ˈka.re] |
| Source | Grammar and Morphological Index of the Romanian Academy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: O masivă alunecare de teren a blocat șoseaua națională din cauza ploilor abundente din ultimele zile.
EN: A massive landslide blocked the national highway due to the heavy rains of the last few days.
RO: Inginerul mecanic a calculat coeficientul de alunecare dintre cele două piese metalice pentru a reduce uzura.
EN: The mechanical engineer calculated the sliding coefficient between the two metal parts to reduce wear.
RO: Această alunecare ușoară a ambarcațiunii pe valuri conferea pasagerilor o senzație plăcută de liniște.
EN: This smooth gliding of the boat over the waves gave the passengers a pleasant feeling of tranquility.
Idioms & Phrases
Alunecare de teren / Landslide / landslip
RO: Fenomen geologic periculos constând în deplasarea straturilor de sol pe o pantă, ce poate distruge clădiri și drumuri.
EN: A dangerous geological phenomenon consisting of the movement of soil layers down a slope, which can destroy buildings and roads.
Coeficient de alunecare / Sliding coefficient / friction ratio
RO: Valoare numerică tehnică ce exprimă raportul dintre forța de frecare și presiunea exercitată între două suprafețe în mișcare.
EN: A technical numerical value expressing the ratio between the friction force and the pressure exerted between two moving surfaces.
Alunecare de teren controlată / Controlled soil shifting
RO: Lucrare de terasament sau modelare artificială a reliefului realizată prin excavări programate pentru consolidarea unui versant.
EN: An earthwork or artificial modeling of landforms achieved via planned excavations to stabilize a slope.
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