The word volcano originates from the small volcanic island near to Sicily in Italy called Vulcano, which has experienced major eruptions for over 6,000 years.Continue reading Volcano
EVS Translation Blog / Category: Word of the day
12 Apr /13
Machiavellian
Machiavellian comes from Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian who experienced political and physical survival in one of the most tumultuous periods of Italian history.Continue reading Machiavellian
11 Apr /13
Doppler
Remember the Doppler effect? This effect can explain why a siren or engine sounds louder when it is approaching than when it is moving away.
10 Apr /13
Dolby
Dolby – an electronic system designed to reduce unwanted noise in order to achieve improved sound quality.Continue reading Dolby
9 Apr /13
Diesel
Diesel originated from the German inventor who invented the diesel engine in the 1890s.Continue reading Diesel