forward process
[/ˈfɔrwərd ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: forward processes
processo direto / processo para frente
1. A chemical or physical process that proceeds in the direction of product formation, as opposed to the reverse or backward process
In this reversible reaction, the forward process is favored at higher temperatures.
Nesta reação reversível, o processo direto é favorecido em temperaturas mais altas.
2. In modeling and simulation, the calculation or computation that moves progressively toward a solution or outcome
The forward process involves calculating the system state from initial conditions.
O processo direto envolve calcular o estado do sistema a partir das condições iniciais.
3. In disease modeling or epidemiology, tracking the progression of a disease or condition in a population over time
The forward process helps predict disease spread in the population.
O processo direto ajuda a prever a propagação da doença na população.
This term is primarily used in scientific, technical, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is standard terminology in chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, and computational modeling. The term reflects the technical terminology adopted internationally in STEM fields.
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