coaxial

[koʊˈæk.ʃəl]
adjective
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concentric (in some contexts)co-axial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coaxial
Commonly used in technical and engineering contexts without modification
Portugal
coaxial
Standard technical term used in telecommunications and electronics industries
USA
coaxial
Widely used in telecommunications, cable television, and RF engineering

Related Words

coaxial cablecoaxial connectoraxisconductorinsulatortransmission line

Related Idioms & Phrases

coaxial cable TV
coaxial connector
coaxial pair
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