outmoded part
[/aʊtˈmoʊdɪd pɑrt/]
nounpl: outmoded parts
peça obsoleta
1. A component or piece of equipment that is no longer in current use, outdated in design, or superseded by newer technology
The mechanic explained that the carburetor was an outmoded part that should be replaced with a fuel injection system.
O mecânico explicou que o carburador era uma peça obsoleta que deveria ser substituída por um sistema de injeção de combustível.
2. A replacement component for older machines or devices that is difficult to find because it is no longer manufactured
Finding an outmoded part for that vintage typewriter proved to be quite challenging.
Encontrar uma peça obsoleta para aquela máquina de escrever antiga provou ser bastante desafiador.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is commonly used in automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, there is a strong culture of repurposing and refurbishing outmoded parts due to economic considerations, while in the USA, replacement is often preferred. The term reflects concerns about technological obsolescence and the challenge of maintaining older equipment in modern times.
NYC Slang
beat-up part; old-school component
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