one-directional flow
[/wʌn daɪˈrɛkʃənəl floʊ/]
nounpl: one-directional flows
fluxo unidirecional
1. Movement or transfer of something in a single direction only, without reversal or bidirectional exchange
The one-directional flow of water through the pipe prevents backflow.
O fluxo unidirecional de água através do tubo evita o refluxo.
2. In communication or information transfer, data or messages moving from one point to another without feedback or return
Traditional broadcasting operates on a one-directional flow from sender to receiver.
A radiodifusão tradicional opera em um fluxo unidirecional do emissor para o receptor.
3. In economics or trade, goods or resources moving primarily in one direction between entities
The trade agreement created a one-directional flow of resources from the developing nation.
O acordo comercial criou um fluxo unidirecional de recursos da nação em desenvolvimento.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in discussions of infrastructure (traffic, water systems) and telecommunications. The concept reflects modern discussions about communication asymmetry, particularly relevant in debates about media consumption and social media algorithms in both cultures.
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