coaxial
1. sharing a common axis; relating to or denoting a cable consisting of a central conductor surrounded by a layer of insulating material, which is itself surrounded by a conducting layer
The coaxial cable connects the antenna to the television receiver.
O cabo coaxial conecta a antena ao receptor de televisão.
2. in geometry, having a common axis
The two cylinders are coaxial, meaning they share the same central line.
Os dois cilindros são coaxiais, ou seja, compartilham a mesma linha central.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, telecommunications, and electronics fields. It is universally understood among technical professionals in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries without significant regional variation. The term became more prevalent with the widespread adoption of cable television and digital communications.
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