concentrator
[/kənˈsentrətər/]
nounmasculinepl: concentrators
concentrador
1. A device or apparatus that concentrates or gathers something into a smaller volume or higher density
The solar concentrator uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a small area.
O concentrador solar usa espelhos para focar a luz do sol em uma área pequena.
2. In mining and metallurgy, equipment that separates valuable minerals from ore
The mineral concentrator processes raw ore to extract copper.
O concentrador de minerais processa minério bruto para extrair cobre.
3. In telecommunications, a device that combines multiple communication signals into a single line
The network concentrator manages data traffic from multiple terminals.
O concentrador de rede gerencia o tráfego de dados de múltiplos terminais.
4. A medical device that generates concentrated oxygen for therapeutic use
The oxygen concentrator provides breathable air for the patient.
O concentrador de oxigênio fornece ar respirável para o paciente.
The term 'concentrator' is particularly important in Brazilian industrial and medical contexts. Brazil's significant mining industry (especially in Minas Gerais) frequently uses mineral concentrators. Additionally, oxygen concentrators are increasingly common in Brazilian healthcare due to their role in treating respiratory conditions. In the USA, the term is widely used in telecommunications and industrial settings.
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