heat sink

[/hiːt sɪŋk/]
nounpl: heat sinks
dissipador de calor
1. A device, typically made of metal with fins or ridges, designed to absorb and dissipate heat from an electronic component to prevent overheating
The CPU requires a heat sink to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
O processador requer um dissipador de calor para manter temperaturas de operação ideais.
2. In thermodynamics, any system or body that absorbs heat energy without a significant increase in temperature
The ocean acts as a heat sink for atmospheric heat.
O oceano atua como um dissipador de calor para o calor atmosférico.
3. A thermal management component used in computers, GPUs, and other high-performance electronic devices
A quality heat sink with thermal paste ensures better cooling performance.
Um dissipador de calor de qualidade com pasta térmica garante melhor desempenho de resfriamento.
Heat sinks are essential components in modern computing culture in both Brazil and the USA. In the tech industry, discussions about cooling solutions and thermal management are common among computer builders, engineers, and enthusiasts. The term is predominantly used in English-speaking technical communities and has been directly borrowed into Portuguese as 'dissipador de calor,' reflecting Brazil's growing tech sector and gaming community.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thermal sinkcooling deviceradiator
Antonyms / Antônimos
heat sourceinsulator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissipador de calor
most common and widely understood term in Brazil
Technical/IT Brazil
radiador térmico
alternative technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
dissipador de calor
same as Brazilian Portuguese; radiador também é usado em contextos técnicos
São Paulo
dissipador de calor
standard term in tech industry hub

Related Words

thermal pasteCPU coolerfanthermal managementcooling systemtemperature control

Related Idioms & Phrases

to act as a heat sink
dissipate heat efficiently
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