controlled current
[kənˈtroʊld ˈkɜrənt]
nounpl: controlled currents
corrente controlada
1. An electric current whose magnitude and/or direction is regulated or maintained at a predetermined value through the use of electronic circuits, devices, or feedback systems
The power supply delivers a controlled current to prevent damage to the sensitive equipment.
A fonte de alimentação fornece uma corrente controlada para evitar danos ao equipamento sensível.
2. In medical applications, particularly in electroconvulsive therapy or nerve stimulation, a precisely regulated electrical current administered to a patient
The device uses a controlled current to stimulate nerve fibers with minimal discomfort.
O dispositivo utiliza uma corrente controlada para estimular as fibras nervosas com desconforto mínimo.
3. In electrochemistry, an electrical current maintained at a constant value during an electrochemical process
The experiment requires a controlled current of 5 amperes throughout the electrolysis.
O experimento requer uma corrente controlada de 5 amperes durante toda a eletrólise.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in electrical engineering, electronics, medical technology, and electrochemistry in both Brazil and the USA. It is not subject to significant regional variation and is understood uniformly across Portuguese and English-speaking technical communities. In Brazil, this term is essential in industrial settings, universities with engineering programs, and healthcare facilities using electrical medical devices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintain a controlled current
apply a controlled current
regulate the current flow
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