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low-tension area

[loʊ ˈtɛnʃən ˈɛriə]
nounpl: low-tension areas
área de baixa tensão
1. A geographical region or zone characterized by relatively low atmospheric pressure, typically associated with unsettled or rainy weather; a low-pressure system
A low-tension area is moving toward the coast, bringing heavy rainfall expected over the next 48 hours.
Uma área de baixa tensão está se aproximando da costa, trazendo chuvas intensas esperadas nos próximos 48 horas.
2. In electrical systems, a region where electrical potential difference or voltage is comparatively low
The electrician identified the low-tension area in the circuit where voltage drops significantly.
O eletricista identificou a área de baixa tensão no circuito onde a voltagem cai significativamente.
Synonyms
low-pressure areadepressiontrough
Antonyms
high-tension areahigh-pressure arearidge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de baixa tensão
Standard meteorological and electrical term
São Paulo
zona de baixa pressão
Often used interchangeably in meteorology
Portugal
zona de baixa pressão
Commonly used in weather forecasting

Related Idioms & Phrases

riding the low-pressure system
caught in a low-tension zone
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