one-way processes
[wʌn-weɪ ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
nounpl: one-way processes
processos unidirecionais
1. Irreversible processes that can only occur in one direction; processes that cannot be reversed to return to their original state
Entropy increase in isolated systems represents one-way processes in thermodynamics.
O aumento da entropia em sistemas isolados representa processos unidirecionais na termodinâmica.
2. In business or logistics, systems or routes that function exclusively in a single direction without return
The airport implemented one-way processes for passenger flow to improve efficiency.
O aeroporto implementou processos unidirecionais para o fluxo de passageiros a fim de melhorar a eficiência.
3. In communication or data transfer, systems that transmit information in only one direction
The broadcast system uses one-way processes to send data to multiple receivers simultaneously.
O sistema de transmissão usa processos unidirecionais para enviar dados a múltiplos receptores simultaneamente.
In Brazilian technical and academic contexts, 'processos unidirecionais' is the standard term used in physics, chemistry, and engineering. In more colloquial urban contexts, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, people may reference 'processos de mão única' when discussing traffic patterns or logistics. The concept is particularly relevant in Brazil's discussion of industrial efficiency and modern logistics systems in major metropolitan areas.
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