Geschwindigkeit der Wellen

English translation: wave speed

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German term or phrase:Wellengeschwindigkeit
English translation:wave speed
Entered by: Bhupali Gupte (X)

04:17 Nov 22, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Geschwindigkeit der Wellen
for an automotive engine???

Thanks
Bhupali Gupte (X)
Local time: 16:10
wave speed
Explanation:
See the Eurodicautom and whether it fits in the context you have.
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LinguaVox
Spain
Local time: 16:10
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Thank you and to Sven and Mary
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2shaft speed
Mary Worby
5wave speed
LinguaVox
4wave speed
Sven Petersson


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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
shaft speed


Explanation:
In an automotive context, I would assume Welle is a shaft (crankshaft, etc.) rather than a wave.

HTH

Mary


    Reference: http://www.google.co.uk
Mary Worby
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:10
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2770

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agree  Martin Schmurr
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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
wave speed


Explanation:
See the Eurodicautom and whether it fits in the context you have.

LinguaVox
Spain
Local time: 16:10
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in FrenchFrench
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Thank you and to Sven and Mary
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wave speed


Explanation:
See reference!


    Reference: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2p5sj/engine4.htm
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 16:10
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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