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energy-saving devices

[/ˈɛnərdʒi ˈseɪvɪŋ dɪˈvaɪsɪz/]
nounpl: energy-saving devices
dispositivos economizadores de energia
1. Equipment or appliances designed to reduce energy consumption and lower electricity or fuel usage
Installing energy-saving devices throughout the house can significantly reduce monthly utility bills.
A instalação de dispositivos economizadores de energia em toda a casa pode reduzir significativamente as contas mensais de serviços.
2. Technology or mechanisms that optimize power efficiency and minimize waste in electrical or mechanical systems
Modern LED bulbs are among the most popular energy-saving devices in residential buildings.
As lâmpadas LED modernas estão entre os dispositivos economizadores de energia mais populares em edifícios residenciais.
Synonyms
energy-efficient devicespower-saving equipmentconservation deviceseco-friendly appliances
Antonyms
energy-consuming devicespower-wasting equipmentinefficient appliances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivos economizadores de energia
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
equipamentos de eficiência energética
Alternative usage emphasizing energy efficiency
Rio de Janeiro
aparelhos que economizam energia
More colloquial phrasing
Portugal
dispositivos poupadores de energia
European Portuguese preference for 'poupar' over 'economizar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go green
reduce your carbon footprint
save energy, save money
environmentally conscious living
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