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current direction

[ˈkɜːrənt dɪˈrekʃən]
nounpl: current directions
direção da corrente
1. The course or path along which an electric current or water current flows
The current direction in this circuit is from positive to negative terminal
A direção da corrente neste circuito é do terminal positivo para o negativo
2. The way or course that a flow of water, air, or electricity is moving
The current direction of the river changes during the monsoon season
A direção da corrente do rio muda durante a estação de monção
Synonyms
flow directiondirection of flowcurrent path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção da corrente
standard usage in physics and engineering contexts
Portugal
sentido da corrente
alternative term, 'sentido' often preferred for direction/sense
São Paulo
direção da corrente
standard technical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

against the current
go with the flow
stem the current
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