pressure sensor

[/ˈprɛʃər ˈsɛnsər/]
nounpl: pressure sensors
sensor de pressão
1. A device that detects and measures pressure in a system, converting it into an electrical signal for monitoring or control purposes
The pressure sensor in the engine manages fuel injection timing.
O sensor de pressão do motor gerencia o tempo de injeção de combustível.
2. An electronic instrument used in industrial applications to monitor pressure levels in pipes, tanks, or hydraulic systems
The technician installed a pressure sensor to monitor water pressure in the pipeline.
O técnico instalou um sensor de pressão para monitorar a pressão da água no oleoduto.
3. A transducer device that measures atmospheric, gas, or liquid pressure and transmits data to a control system
The air conditioning system uses a pressure sensor to regulate refrigerant flow.
O sistema de ar condicionado usa um sensor de pressão para regular o fluxo do refrigerante.
Pressure sensors are fundamental components in modern Brazilian and American automotive, industrial, and HVAC industries. In Brazil, the term 'sensor de pressão' is universally understood in technical and manufacturing sectors, particularly in the automotive industry concentrated in São Paulo. This technology is critical for both domestic industrial applications and exported manufacturing products. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pressure transducerpressure gaugemanometerpressure detector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sensor de pressão
Most common term used in industrial and automotive contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sensor de pressão
Standard usage in manufacturing and automotive industries
Technical/Engineering Brazilian Portuguese
transdutor de pressão
More technical term used in engineering specifications and documentation
Portugal
sensor de pressão
Same term used; also may use 'transdutor de pressão' in technical contexts

Related Words

sensortransducerpressure gaugebarometermanometerpneumatic systemhydraulic system

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure - sob pressão
pressure gauge reading - leitura do medidor de pressão
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