piston

ˈpɪstən
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Translation of piston from English into German

Noun

1.

mechanics

TECH.
part of an engine that moves up and down inside a cylinder
TECH.
  • The piston compresses the fuel mixture, initiating combustion.Der Kolben verdichtet das Kraftstoffgemisch und initiiert die Verbrennung.
2.

music

TECH.
valve device in brass instruments changing pitch
TECH.
  • He pressed the piston to change the note.Er drückte das Ventil, um den Ton zu verändern.
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Expressions with piston: examples in English and translations in German

Kolbenmotor
A piston engine powers many cars and airplanes.
Kolbenring
The mechanic replaced the worn piston ring to restore engine performance.
Kolbenhub
Kolbenweg
The piston stroke determines the engine's displacement.
Kolbenkompressor
The workshop uses a piston compressor to power the pneumatic tools.
Kolbenboden
Damage to the piston crown reduced the engine's compression.
Pleuelstange
A broken piston rod can halt the engine's operation.

Images of piston

  • piston: part of an engine that moves up and down inside a cylinder
    (mechanics) Kolben
  • piston: valve device in brass instruments changing pitch
    (music) Ventil

Synonyms and analogies of piston in English

Examples of piston in a sentence

  • The mechanic replaced the damaged piston.
  • The musician adjusted the piston for a smoother sound.
  • A stuck piston can affect the instrument's performance.

Translations of "piston" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derKolbennm.

Lifting cylinder with two separate chambers for piston and hoisting rope.

Hubzylinder mit zwei separaten Kammern für den Kolben bzw. das Lastseil.

Kolben-n.

The main area of activity is production of hydraulic piston and ram cylinders.

Die Hauptrichtung der Tätigkeit ist die Produktion von hydraulischen, Kolben- und Plungerzylindern.

derPistonnm.

The piston only reacts to negative ski impacts.

Der Piston Dämpfer reagiert ausschließlich auf negative Rückschwingungen und -stöße.

derArbeitskolbennm.

This vacuum ensures that the working piston gets sucked back.

Dieses Vakuum sorgt dafür, dass der Arbeitskolben wieder zurückgesaugt wird.

Ventilkolbenn.

A lock nut secures the valve piston and the control member in the adjusted position.

Eine Kontermutter sichert Ventilkolben und Steuerelement in der justierten Lage zueinander.

derKolbenkopfnm.

The direction the piston head is pointing.

Die Richtung, in der der Kolbenkopf zeigt.

derPumpenkolbennm.

Long pump piston increase the suction power for high viscosity paint.

Langer Pumpenkolben erhöht die Saugkraft bei hochviskoser Farbe.

derStempelnm.

A tensile testing machine pulls off the affixed piston until it tears off.

Eine Zugprüfmaschine zieht den aufgeklebten Stempel gleichmäßig langsam bis zum Abriss ab.

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Other translations for piston:

  • Ventilnn.
  • Pumpventilnn.

piston: Examples and translations in context

Measurement point must be on the ungraphited area of the piston.

Der Messpunkt muss sich auf dem kohlefreien Bereich des Kolbens befinden.

Compact lifting cylinder with only one chamber for pulleys and piston.

Kompakt gebauter Hubzylinder mit nur einer Kammer für Umlenkrollen und Kolben.

Here, ignition occurs and the piston performs a working stroke.

Hier erfolgt die Zündung, und der Kolben macht einen Schlaganfall.

To lower the piston the foot pedal need only to be actuated.

Zum Absenken des Kolbens muss lediglich ein Fußpedal betätigt werden.

The steam acts only from one side on the piston and back.

Der Dampf wirkt nur von einer Seite auf den Kolben und zurück.

Especially young corn can be gnawed well off the piston.

Speziell jungen Mais kann man gut ab dem Kolben nagen.

The thread in the piston can be drilled out, if required.

Bei Bedarf kann das Gewinde im Kolben auch ausgebohrt werden.

The piston is an oloid element rotating about its axis.

Der Kolben ist ein Oloid, das um seine Achsen rotiert.

See also:

piston rodpiston enginepiston ring
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