Losmaak

Losmaak is a Dutch term that appears as a noun derived from the verb losmaken, meaning to loosen, detach, or separate. In general usage, losmaak refers to the act or result of releasing a connection, such as detaching components that are joined, loosening fasteners, or disassembling equipment. The precise interpretation depends on context; in mechanical or maintenance settings it often describes unscrewing a bolt or dismounting a component. In materials science or chemistry, it can denote the disruption of an adhesive bond or the separation of a compound from another phase.

Etymology: losmaak combines los (loose) and maken (to make), paralleling the verb losmaken. The noun form is predominantly found in technical Dutch, where it appears in manuals, checklists, and engineering texts.

In usage, losmaak is typically not a general concept but a term used to describe an action within a procedure. Because it is a derived noun, it is often accompanied by qualifiers specifying what is being loosened or detached (for example, de losmaak van de moer or de losmaak van een verbinding).

See also: losmaken, detach, loosening, disengagement.

Notes: Losmaak is primarily a Dutch-language term. In other languages or contexts, related concepts are described with different terminology.