Shock absorber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005226",
  "term": "Shock absorber",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical component designed to dampen oscillations and dissipate kinetic energy within a suspension system. It converts the kinetic energy of suspension movement into thermal energy, which is then dissipated. This device typically consists of a piston moving within a cylinder filled with hydraulic fluid, controlling the rate of compression and rebound.",
  "synonyms": [
    "shox"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "shock absorption"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Shock absorber (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stoßdämpfer",
    "es": "amortiguador",
    "fr": "amortisseur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shock-absorber/"
}