Glossary V

Deutsch: Vinyl / Español: Grupo vinilo / Português: Vinil / Français: Vinyle / Italiano: Gruppo vinilico
In chemistry, vinyl or ethenyl is the functional group CH=CH2, namely the ethylene molecule (H2C=CH2) minus one hydrogen atom.

Deutsch: Viskosität / Español: Viscosidad / Português: Viscosidade / Français: Viscosité / Italiano: Viscosità
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. For liquids, it corresponds to the informal notion of "thickness".

Deutsch: Wortschatz / Español: Vocabulario / Português: Vocabulário / Français: Vocabulaire

A person's vocabulary is the set of words within a language that are familiar to that person. A vocabulary usually develops with age, and serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

In quality management, vocabulary refers to the specific words and terms that are used to describe and communicate concepts related to the quality of products, services, and processes.

Deutsch: Vulkanisation / Español: Vulcanización / Português: Vulcanização / Français: Vulcanisation / Italiano: Vulcanizzazione

Vulcanization in the context of quality management refers to the chemical process used to enhance the properties of rubber, making it more durable, elastic, and resistant to various environmental factors. This process is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of rubber products.