WebRTC

[/ˈwɛb.ɑːr.tiː.siː/]
noun
WebRTC
1. A free, open-source project that provides web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication (RTC) capabilities via simple application programming interfaces (APIs)
WebRTC enables peer-to-peer video and audio communication directly through web browsers without requiring plugins.
WebRTC permite comunicação de vídeo e áudio peer-to-peer diretamente através de navegadores web sem necessidade de plugins.
2. A set of JavaScript APIs and protocols that allow real-time audio, video, and data transmission between browsers
Developers use WebRTC to build video conferencing applications.
Desenvolvedores usam WebRTC para construir aplicações de videoconferência.
WebRTC is a technology-specific term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. It became particularly prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote communication tools gained widespread adoption. In Brazil and Portugal, tech professionals typically use the English acronym without translation, though it may be explained as 'comunicação em tempo real pela web' (real-time web communication) in non-technical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
peer-to-peer communication protocolreal-time communication APIRTC technology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
WebRTC
Used as-is in technical contexts; pronounced as English acronym
Rio de Janeiro
WebRTC
Standard technical terminology in IT industry
São Paulo
WebRTC
Commonly used in tech startups and software development companies
Portugal
WebRTC
Used identically; European Portuguese speakers may emphasize the acronym pronunciation differently

Related Words

peer-to-peer (P2P)video conferencingreal-time communicationstreamingcodecSTUN serverTURN serverSDP (Session Description Protocol)

Related Idioms & Phrases

WebRTC-enabled application
WebRTC stack
WebRTC implementation
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