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Arquitetura e Construção - Electrical System

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas ao sistema elétrico, como "outlet", "receptáculo" e "switch".

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outlet
[substantivo]

a place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

tomada, ponto de energia

tomada, ponto de energia

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outlet box
[substantivo]

a protective enclosure used to house electrical connections, outlets, switches, or other electrical devices, providing a safe and organized method for electrical wiring in buildings

caixa de passagem, caixa de força

caixa de passagem, caixa de força

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junction box
[substantivo]

a general-purpose electrical box used to house wire connections and protect them from external elements

caixa de junção, caixa de conexão

caixa de junção, caixa de conexão

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plug
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an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

pluga, conector

pluga, conector

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dimmer switch
[substantivo]

a type of electrical switch that allows users to adjust the brightness or intensity of a light fixture or lamp by controlling the amount of electrical power supplied to it

interruptor dimmer, regulador de intensidade luminosa

interruptor dimmer, regulador de intensidade luminosa

Ex: With the dimmer switch, they were able to adjust the lighting in the dining room for a more intimate dinner .
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switch
[substantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor, chave

interruptor, chave

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cable
[substantivo]

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

cabo, fio elétrico

cabo, fio elétrico

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fuse box
[substantivo]

a container that houses several fuses related to the electrical system of a single building or house

quadro de fusíveis, caixa de fusíveis

quadro de fusíveis, caixa de fusíveis

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electrical panel
[substantivo]

a distribution board or control panel that houses electrical circuit breakers, fuses, and other components to control and distribute electricity throughout a building or structure

quadro de distribuição, painel elétrico

quadro de distribuição, painel elétrico

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cable television
[substantivo]

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

televisão a cabo, TV a cabo

televisão a cabo, TV a cabo

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coaxial cable
[substantivo]

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

cabo coaxial, cabo de radiofrequência

cabo coaxial, cabo de radiofrequência

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wire
[substantivo]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

fio, fio elétrico

fio, fio elétrico

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a type of electrical cable specifically designed for direct burial underground, featuring a moisture-resistant jacket and insulation to ensure safe and reliable power distribution in outdoor or underground applications

cabo de alimentação subterrâneo, cabo de alimentação enterrado

cabo de alimentação subterrâneo, cabo de alimentação enterrado

Ex: They replaced the underground feeder cable with a new , more reliable one during the renovation .
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armored cable
[substantivo]

a type of electrical cable that has a protective metal armor layer surrounding the insulated conductors, providing additional mechanical and electrical protection against damage, moisture, and other hazards

cabo blindado, cabo de proteção metalizada

cabo blindado, cabo de proteção metalizada

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low-voltage wire
[substantivo]

electrical wiring that is designed to carry low voltage signals, typically below 50 volts, such as those used in telecommunications, security systems, audiovisual installations, and low-power lighting applications

fio de baixa tensão, cabo de baixa tensão

fio de baixa tensão, cabo de baixa tensão

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live wire
[substantivo]

a wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched

fio energizado, fio ativo

fio energizado, fio ativo

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neutral wire
[substantivo]

an electrical conductor in an electrical system that carries current back from the load to the source, completing the circuit and providing a return path for the electrical current

fio neutro, condutor neutro

fio neutro, condutor neutro

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earth wire
[substantivo]

a safety conductor in an electrical system that provides a path for electrical current to flow into the ground, preventing electric shock and protecting against electrical faults

fio de terra, fase de terra

fio de terra, fase de terra

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a backup electrical system designed to provide electricity in the event of a power outage or emergency situation, ensuring the operation of critical equipment or essential services

sistema de energia de emergência, sistema de fornecimento elétrico de emergência

sistema de energia de emergência, sistema de fornecimento elétrico de emergência

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surge protector
[substantivo]

a device that helps protect electrical and electronic devices from voltage spikes and surges by diverting excess electrical energy to the ground, safeguarding against potential damage or data loss

protetor contra surtos, filtro de linha com proteção contra surtos

protetor contra surtos, filtro de linha com proteção contra surtos

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an electrical safety device designed to detect and mitigate the risk of arc faults in electrical circuits, which can lead to electrical fires

disjuntor de falhas de arco, dispositivo de interrupção de circuito por arco elétrico

disjuntor de falhas de arco, dispositivo de interrupção de circuito por arco elétrico

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subpanel
[substantivo]

an additional electrical panel that is connected to the main electrical panel and used to distribute power to specific areas or circuits within a building

subpainel, painel secundário

subpainel, painel secundário

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grounding system
[substantivo]

an integral part of an electrical installation that provides a safe path for electrical current to flow into the ground in the event of a fault or electrical surge, reducing the risk of electrical shock, equipment damage, and fire hazards

sistema de aterramento, sistema de ligação à terra

sistema de aterramento, sistema de ligação à terra

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meter base
[substantivo]

a device that houses the electrical meter and provides a secure connection point for the utility company to measure and monitor the electrical usage of a building

caixa de medidor, base de medidor

caixa de medidor, base de medidor

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