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auxiliary component

[/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: auxiliary components
componente auxiliar
1. A secondary or supporting part of a system or device that enhances or supplements the main function
The air conditioning system includes an auxiliary component for emergency cooling.
O sistema de ar condicionado inclui um componente auxiliar para resfriamento de emergência.
2. In engineering or computing, a non-essential part that provides additional functionality or support
The backup battery is an auxiliary component that ensures continuous operation during power outages.
A bateria de backup é um componente auxiliar que garante operação contínua durante quedas de energia.
Synonyms
auxiliary partsupplementary componentsecondary componentsupport componentaccessory component
Antonyms
main componentprimary componentessential componentcore component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente auxiliar
standard usage in technical contexts
São Paulo
componente auxiliar
common in industrial and engineering sectors
Portugal
componente auxiliar
standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
peça auxiliar
alternative colloquial variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

backup plan
supporting role
safety net
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