nounfemininepl: conduções
condução
1. The process of transmitting heat, electricity, or sound through a material without the material itself moving
Heat conduction through the metal rod was measured in the physics experiment.
A condução de calor através da barra de metal foi medida no experimento de física.
2. The act of guiding, leading, or directing someone or something
The conductor's skillful conduction of the orchestra was impressive.
A condução hábil da orquestra pelo maestro foi impressionante.
3. The transmission of nerve impulses through nerve fibers
Nerve conduction velocity is an important diagnostic measure in neurology.
A velocidade de condução nervosa é uma medida diagnóstica importante em neurologia.
4. The act of driving or operating a vehicle
Safe conduction of a vehicle requires attention and skill.
A condução segura de um veículo requer atenção e habilidade.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'condução' is commonly used in everyday language when discussing driving (e.g., 'licença de condução' for driver's license in Portugal, though 'carteira de motorista' is more common in Brazil). In scientific contexts, it is the standard term in both countries for thermal, electrical, and nerve transmission. The word carries equal weight in both formal academic and casual conversation.
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