liquid cooling
[ˈlɪkwɪd ˈkuːlɪŋ]
noun
resfriamento por líquido
1. A cooling system that uses liquid (typically water or a specialized coolant) circulated through channels to absorb and dissipate heat from electronic components or engines
The high-performance gaming computer uses liquid cooling to maintain optimal temperatures during intense gameplay.
O computador gamer de alto desempenho usa resfriamento por líquido para manter temperaturas ideais durante o jogo intenso.
2. A thermal management technology where coolant flows through a closed loop system to regulate temperature in industrial or automotive applications
Modern electric vehicles often implement liquid cooling systems to protect battery packs from overheating.
Veículos elétricos modernos frequentemente implementam sistemas de resfriamento por líquido para proteger as baterias do superaquecimento.
Liquid cooling terminology is particularly prevalent in Brazilian gaming and PC enthusiast communities, especially in São Paulo's tech hub. The term is primarily used in technical discussions about performance computing, gaming rigs, and high-end electronics. In Portugal, the Portuguese-European variant 'arrefecimento' is preferred over the Brazilian 'resfriamento'. This technology has become increasingly mainstream with the rise of cryptocurrency mining and esports in Latin America.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your cool (metaphorically related to temperature control)
cool as a cucumber (contrasting concept)
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