continuous current
[kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈkɜrənt]
nounpl: continuous currents
corrente contínua
1. An electric current that flows in one direction without interruption, maintaining constant or nearly constant magnitude
Direct current (DC) is a form of continuous current commonly used in batteries and electronic devices.
A corrente contínua (CC) é uma forma de corrente contínua comumente usada em baterias e dispositivos eletrônicos.
2. In physics, an uninterrupted flow of electric charge in a single direction
The generator produces a continuous current that powers the remote facility.
O gerador produz uma corrente contínua que alimenta a instalação remota.
This is primarily a technical term used in electrical engineering, physics, and electronics across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, 'corrente contínua' is the standard academic and professional terminology. The abbreviation 'CC' is universally recognized in technical fields and educational institutions throughout the Portuguese-speaking world.
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