kinetic

BrE /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ AmE /kəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective en → es

1 ENERGY [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the energy that is produced when objects move or are moved

cinético, relativo a la energía cinética

  • kinetic energy

Collocations kinetic energy of motion · kinetic energy conversion

  • The kinetic energy of the moving car was converted into heat.

    La energía cinética del coche en movimiento se convirtió en calor.

2 ART [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to art that uses movement, such as dance or sculpture that moves when it is touched

cinético (en arte)

  • kinetic art

Collocations kinetic sculpture · kinetic installation

  • The museum has a new exhibition of kinetic art.

    El museo tiene una nueva exposición de arte cinético.