English-English dictionary
Completion requirements
- Every student must define at least two technical words or terms.
- Before beginning translations, it is essential to refer to the glossary to prevent redundancy. In other words, make sure to check the glossary before defining any word to ensure that it hasn't already been defined.
- If you come across any unfamiliar vocabulary while reading the lesson, consult the glossary that you and your fellow students have collectively created.
Browse the glossary using this index
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| mf | Piston | ||
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A piston is a piece inside an engine that moves up and down. It helps the engine by pulling in fuel, squeezing it, lighting it on fire, and pushing out leftover gases. | |||
| yz | Pump | |||
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A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries,[1] by mechanical action, typically converted from electrical energy into hydraulic energy. | ||||