Lista de Palavras Nível C2 - Engineering

an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch

relé

a type of rolling-element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races, reducing friction and enabling smooth rotation

rolamento de esferas

a mechanical transmission system using a flexible belt to transfer power between rotating shafts

transmissão por correia

a type of nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it often consumes

reator breeder

an environment that can be used to verify the correctness of a model or design

banco de testes

a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn

dente

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

manivela

a mechanical component that transmits rotational power from the engine to the wheels or other driven components of a vehicle or machine

eixo de transmissão

gears, toothed wheels, or mechanical components designed to transmit and control power between rotating shafts in a machine, vehicle, or system

engrenagem

a thorough inspection and repair of a machine or system to improve its performance or extend its lifespan

revisão

a toothed wheel with projections that mesh with a chain, track, or other perforated or indented material, typically used to transmit motion or power in machinery, vehicles, or bicycles

engrenagem

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

torno

a professional who uses specialized software to create detailed drawings and plans for buildings, machines, or products

técnico em design assistido por computador

a rotational force measured in newton-meters or foot-pounds

torque

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

plasticidade

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

rebite

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

fracking

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

transformador

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

subestação

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustão

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conduto elétrico

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

corrente alternada

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

biogás

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

biocombustível

relating to systems or devices that involve both electrical and mechanical components or functions

eletromecânico