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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesencrassement
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ɑ̃.kʁas.mɑ̃/
"L'encrassement des moteurs réduit leur efficacité."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces to the detriment of function, such as marine growth on ship hulls or deposit buildup in industrial equipment.
"Regular cleaning of the ship's hull prevents biological fouling and reduces fuel consumption." - 2
In sports, the act of committing an infraction or unfair play against an opponent.
"The referee whistled for a tactical fouling to stop the fast break."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'fūlian', meaning to become foul or putrid, originating from the Proto-Germanic '*fūlijaną'. Over centuries, the term evolved from physical decay and moral corruption into modern industrial and ecological contexts denoting unwanted accumulation or pollution.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fouling" is said worldwide
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encrassement
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.kʁas.mɑ̃/
"L'encrassement des moteurs réduit leur efficacité."
Verschmutzung
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃmʊt͡sʊŋ/
"Die Verschmutzung der Rohre behindert den Durchfluss."
incrostazione
Transliteration: /in.kro.staˈt͡sjo.ne/
"L'incrostazione marina rallenta la nave."
incrustación
Transliteration: /iŋ.kɾus.taˈsjon/
"La incrustación biológica afecta el rendimiento del casco."
incrustação
Transliteration: /ĩ.kɾus.taˈsãw/
"A incrustação marinha danifica os equipamentos submersos."
दूषण
Transliteration: dūshaṇ
"समुद्री दूषण जहाजों की गति को धीमा कर देता है।"
污损
Transliteration: wūsǔn
"船舶底部的污损增加了燃料消耗。"
오손
Transliteration: oson
"선체 오손은 연비 저하를 유발합니다."
汚損
Transliteration: oson
"船舶の汚損を防ぐための塗装が必要です。"
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