cold sensor
[/koʊld ˈsɛnsər/]
nounpl: cold sensors
sensor de frio
1. A device that detects and measures low temperatures or the presence of cold
The cold sensor in the refrigerator automatically adjusts the cooling system.
O sensor de frio na geladeira ajusta automaticamente o sistema de resfriamento.
2. An electronic component used in temperature monitoring systems to trigger alarms or responses when temperature drops below a threshold
The cold sensor detected freezing conditions and activated the heating system.
O sensor de frio detectou condições de congelamento e ativou o sistema de aquecimento.
3. A biological or mechanical receptor that responds to cold stimuli
Cold sensors in human skin send signals to the brain when exposed to low temperatures.
Os sensores de frio na pele humana enviam sinais ao cérebro quando expostos a temperaturas baixas.
The term 'cold sensor' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, appliances with temperature control systems commonly feature cold sensors, particularly in refrigerators and air conditioning units. The translation 'sensor de frio' is widely understood in technical Portuguese across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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