asymmetric path
[ə-ˈsi-ˈme-trik pæθ]
nounpl: asymmetric paths
caminho assimétrico
1. A route or trajectory where the return journey differs from the outgoing journey in terms of distance, time, cost, or structure
The asymmetric path in the network algorithm showed different computational costs for forward and backward traversal.
O caminho assimétrico no algoritmo de rede mostrou custos computacionais diferentes para travessia direta e reversa.
2. In chemistry or physics, a reaction pathway or motion that is not reversible or does not follow the same sequence in both directions
The asymmetric path of the chemical reaction meant that reversing the process required different conditions.
O caminho assimétrico da reação química significava que reverter o processo exigia condições diferentes.
3. In economics or supply chain management, a distribution route where inbound and outbound logistics differ
The company optimized its asymmetric path by reducing empty truck returns.
A empresa otimizou seu caminho assimétrico reduzindo retornos de caminhões vazios.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic fields such as computer science, mathematics, cryptography, and supply chain management. In Brazil, the term is increasingly common in technology sectors and universities. The concept is fundamental to asymmetric encryption (like RSA) which is crucial to modern digital security in both Brazilian and international contexts.
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