proovitüki
Proovitükk is a small piece of material prepared from a larger quantity for testing, evaluation, or demonstration of properties or techniques. In Estonian, the term derives from proovi (to test) and tükk (piece). The genitive form proovitüki is used in phrases such as “proovitüki omadused” (properties of the test piece). The concept is common across science, engineering, manufacturing, construction and crafts.
In scientific and engineering contexts, proovitükid serve as test specimens. They allow controlled experiments to determine
In construction, wood, plastics and metals, small samples provide a practical means to evaluate performance without
Beyond testing, proovitükid are used for demonstrations and training, enabling technicians and students to learn techniques