charging cycle
[ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ ˈsaɪkəl]
nounpl: charging cycles
ciclo de carregamento
1. A complete process of charging a battery or rechargeable device from empty (or a depleted state) to full capacity, and then potentially discharging it back to empty
The battery can handle up to 1000 charging cycles before its capacity diminishes significantly.
A bateria pode suportar até 1000 ciclos de carregamento antes que sua capacidade diminua significativamente.
2. One complete round of the charging process from start to finish
Each charging cycle of your smartphone battery degrades its longevity slightly.
Cada ciclo de carregamento da bateria do seu smartphone degrada sua longevidade levemente.
3. In electric vehicles and industrial applications, one full charge and discharge sequence
The electric car's battery is rated for 300,000 charging cycles over its lifetime.
A bateria do carro elétrico é classificada para 300.000 ciclos de carregamento durante sua vida útil.
The term 'charging cycle' is critical in contemporary consumer electronics culture in both Brazil and the USA, where battery longevity directly impacts device lifespan and cost. In Brazil, smartphone and electric vehicle adoption has increased awareness of this technical term among general consumers. In the USA, the term is ubiquitous in tech marketing and consumer awareness campaigns, particularly for electric vehicles and portable electronics.
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