energy transfer
[ˈɛnədʒi ˈtrænsfɚ]
nounpl: energy transfers
transferência de energia
1. The process by which energy is moved or conveyed from one object, system, or location to another
Energy transfer occurs when heat from the sun warms the Earth's surface.
A transferência de energia ocorre quando o calor do sol aquece a superfície terrestre.
2. In physics, the movement of energy between different forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, or electromagnetic
During photosynthesis, energy transfer converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
Durante a fotossíntese, a transferência de energia converte energia luminosa em energia química armazenada em glicose.
3. The passage of thermal energy from a hotter object to a cooler one
Energy transfer through conduction happens when you touch a hot pan with a cold hand.
A transferência de energia por condução ocorre quando você toca uma panela quente com a mão fria.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in academic, engineering, and environmental contexts. The term gained increased importance in Brazil and Portugal with growing emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable development. In both American and Brazilian educational systems, energy transfer is a fundamental concept taught in physics and chemistry curricula.
Related Idioms & Phrases
energy transfer efficiency
energy transfer mechanism
energy transfer rate
bidirectional energy transfer
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