Hz frequency

[/ˈhɛrts ˈfrikwənsi/]
nounpl: Hz frequencies
frequência em Hz
1. A measurement of the number of cycles or oscillations that occur in one second, expressed in Hertz (Hz), a unit named after physicist Heinrich Hertz
The audio speaker produces sound at a frequency of 50 Hz.
O alto-falante de áudio produz som em uma frequência de 50 Hz.
2. The rate at which a periodic phenomenon (such as electrical current, sound waves, or electromagnetic radiation) completes one full cycle per second
The power grid in Brazil operates at 60 Hz frequency.
A rede elétrica no Brasil opera em uma frequência de 60 Hz.
3. In electronics and telecommunications, the number of alternating current cycles per second
Mobile phone signals operate at much higher Hz frequencies than household electricity.
Os sinais de telefone móvel operam em frequências de Hz muito mais altas do que a eletricidade residencial.
In Brazil, Hz frequency is commonly referenced in electrical standards (60 Hz AC current), audio engineering, and telecommunications. The term is universal in technical fields and does not vary significantly between Brazil and the United States. Understanding Hz frequency is essential in Brazilian electrical engineering as the country uses 60 Hz power distribution, while Europe uses 50 Hz.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
frequency in Hertzcycle per secondoscillation frequencyhertz measurement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frequência em Hz
Standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frequência Hz
Common colloquial abbreviation in technical discussions
São Paulo
frequência em Hertz
More formal technical usage in engineering sectors
Portugal
frequência em Hz
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, universal technical term

Related Words

Hertzfrequencywavelengthelectromagnetic spectrumoscillationcycles per secondkilohertz (kHz)megahertz (MHz)

Related Idioms & Phrases

tuned to the right frequency
on the same frequency
high-frequency trading
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