pressure flow
[ˈprɛʃər floʊ]
nounpl: pressure flows
fluxo de pressão
1. The movement or transfer of fluid through a system or medium driven by a pressure difference
The pressure flow in the hydraulic system was measured at 50 gallons per minute.
O fluxo de pressão no sistema hidráulico foi medido em 50 galões por minuto.
2. In botany, the movement of sap through plant tissues from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
Pressure flow theory explains how sugars are transported through the phloem of plants.
A teoria do fluxo de pressão explica como os açúcares são transportados através do floema das plantas.
3. The rate at which a pressurized substance moves through pipes, channels, or biological tissues
Engineers calculated the pressure flow to ensure adequate water distribution throughout the building.
Os engenheiros calcularam o fluxo de pressão para garantir a distribuição adequada de água em todo o edifício.
This is a technical term commonly used in Brazilian engineering, agriculture (particularly in plant physiology studies), and industrial applications. The term 'fluxo de pressão' is standardized in Portuguese-speaking technical and academic communities, making it universally understood among professionals in these fields.
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