dormant component
[ˈdɔːr.mənt kəmˈpoʊ.nənt]
nounpl: dormant components
componente inativo
1. A part or element of a system, device, or organism that is temporarily inactive or not functioning but retains the capacity to become active again
The dormant component in the engine will activate once the temperature reaches the threshold.
O componente inativo no motor será ativado assim que a temperatura atingir o limite.
2. In software and computing, a module or feature that exists but is not currently in use and can be reactivated when needed
The security system has a dormant component that only triggers during emergency situations.
O sistema de segurança possui um componente inativo que só é acionado em situações de emergência.
3. A latent or hidden aspect of a biological or chemical system that can be awakened under specific conditions
Scientists discovered a dormant component in the virus that could potentially be reactivated.
Os cientistas descobriram um componente dorminhoco no vírus que potencialmente poderia ser reativado.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions. It reflects the specialized vocabulary of systems engineering, software development, and biological sciences where the concept of temporary inactivity with retained functionality is essential.
Related Idioms & Phrases
awaken a dormant component
activate a dormant component
put a component into dormancy
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