copper cables

[ˈkɑpər ˈkeɪbəlz]
nounpl: copper cables
cabos de cobre
1. Electrical conductors made of copper metal, typically insulated and used to transmit electricity or data
The electrician installed copper cables throughout the building for the new electrical system.
O eletricista instalou cabos de cobre em todo o prédio para o novo sistema elétrico.
2. Stranded or solid copper wires bundled together and covered with protective insulation for various applications
Copper cables are preferred in telecommunications because of their excellent conductivity.
Cabos de cobre são preferidos em telecomunicações por sua excelente condutividade.
Copper cables remain a critical infrastructure component in both Brazil and the USA despite the rise of fiber optic technology. In Brazil, copper theft from electrical infrastructure is a significant problem in urban areas, making cable security an important consideration. In the USA, copper cables are still standard in residential wiring and are valued for their durability and recyclability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
copper wirescopper conductorscopper wire cables
Antonyms / Antônimos
fiber optic cablesaluminum cableswireless transmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabos de cobre
Standard term used throughout Brazil in electrical and construction contexts
São Paulo
cabos de cobre
Common in industrial and commercial sectors
Portugal
cabos de cobre
Same term used in European Portuguese with identical meaning
USA/General English
copper cables
Standard terminology in American English electrical and industrial contexts

Related Words

electrical wiringcircuitconductorinsulationtransmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

worth its weight in copper (valuable but less precious than gold)
copper wire infrastructure
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