artificial spring
[/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl sprɪŋ/]
nounpl: artificial springs
mola artificial
1. A man-made elastic device designed to store and release mechanical energy through compression or extension
The car's suspension uses artificial springs to absorb road bumps.
A suspensão do carro usa molas artificiais para absorver os solavancos da estrada.
2. A synthetic or engineered water source created to simulate or replace a natural spring
The resort installed an artificial spring to provide fresh water to guests.
O resort instalou uma mola artificial para fornecer água fresca aos hóspedes.
3. In engineering and physics, any mechanical spring not occurring naturally in nature
Artificial springs are essential components in modern machinery and vehicles.
Molas artificiais são componentes essenciais em máquinas e veículos modernos.
The term 'artificial spring' is primarily technical and used in engineering, automotive, and manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Portuguese-speaking regions, 'mola artificial' is the standard term in technical documentation and product specifications. The concept is crucial in modern industrial applications and everyday technologies like vehicles, furniture, and machinery.
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