external cooling system

[/ɪkˈstɜrnəl ˈkuːlɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: external cooling systems
sistema de resfriamento externo
1. A mechanical or thermal system designed to remove heat from an external source, typically used in industrial, automotive, or computing applications
The data center installed an external cooling system to maintain optimal server temperatures.
O data center instalou um sistema de resfriamento externo para manter as temperaturas ideais dos servidores.
2. In automotive engineering, a system that cools engine components using external circulating fluid or air
The vehicle's external cooling system uses liquid coolant to regulate engine temperature.
O sistema de resfriamento externo do veículo usa fluido de refrigeração para regular a temperatura do motor.
3. In computing, a specialized cooling apparatus positioned outside the main computer housing to dissipate heat
Gamers often use an external cooling system to prevent overheating during intensive gaming sessions.
Os jogadores frequentemente usam um sistema de resfriamento externo para evitar superaquecimento durante sessões intensas de jogos.
This term is primarily used in technical and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly found in discussions about data centers, automotive engineering, and gaming hardware. The term reflects the growing importance of thermal management in modern technology, particularly as computing power and performance demands increase.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
external cooling unitexternal thermal management systemexternal heat dissipation systemexternal refrigeration system
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal cooling systempassive cooling systemair cooling system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de resfriamento externo
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema de resfriamento externo / sistema de arrefecimento externo
Both forms used in industrial and technical contexts
Portugal
sistema de arrefecimento externo
Uses 'arrefecimento' instead of 'resfriamento'; more common in Portuguese Portuguese
Technical/Industrial Brazil
unidade externa de resfriamento
Alternative technical terminology used in engineering contexts

Related Words

coolantheat exchangerthermal regulationradiatorventilation systemtemperature control

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your cool
cool as a cucumber
break the ice with a cooling system
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