dead component

[/ded ˈkɒmpənənt/]
nounpl: dead components
componente morto
1. A hardware or software component that is no longer functional, obsolete, or non-operational within a system
The old hard drive became a dead component after the system upgrade.
O disco rígido antigo se tornou um componente morto após a atualização do sistema.
2. In electronics, a circuit element that has failed and no longer conducts electricity or performs its intended function
The technician identified the dead component in the motherboard and replaced it.
O técnico identificou o componente morto na placa-mãe e o substituiu.
3. In software development, code or functionality that is no longer used or referenced in a program
The developer removed the dead component from the codebase to improve performance.
O desenvolvedor removeu o componente morto do código para melhorar o desempenho.
This is technical jargon commonly used in IT support, electronics repair, and software development fields in both Brazil and the USA. The term is neutral and professional, used universally in technical documentation and troubleshooting contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faulty componentfailed componentnon-functional componentbroken componentinoperative component
Antonyms / Antônimos
active componentfunctional componentworking componentoperational component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente morto
Standard term used in technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
componente inativo
Alternative term sometimes used in IT sectors
Portugal
componente inoperativo
Preferred term in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

hardware failurecomponent replacementsystem diagnosticscircuit malfunctionobsolescenceredundant code

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a dead component
to identify dead components
dead component in the system
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