célula ativa
1. In spreadsheet applications, the cell that is currently selected and ready to receive input or editing
The active cell is highlighted in blue, showing where your next entry will go.
A célula ativa está destacada em azul, mostrando onde sua próxima entrada irá.
2. In biology, a cell that is functioning and performing metabolic activities
Active cells in the immune system respond quickly to pathogens.
As células ativas do sistema imunológico respondem rapidamente aos patógenos.
3. In electrochemistry, a cell that is currently involved in a chemical reaction or energy exchange
The active cell in the battery continues to produce electrical current.
A célula ativa na bateria continua a produzir corrente elétrica.
This term is primarily used in professional and technical contexts, particularly in office computing environments like Excel, Google Sheets, and similar applications. It is universally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term reflects the global standardization of software interfaces and technical vocabulary.
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