pump activation
[/pʌmp ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: pump activations
🇧🇷 ativação da bomba
1. The process or action of turning on or initiating the operation of a pump device
The pump activation system requires a manual switch to start the water circulation.
O sistema de ativação da bomba requer um interruptor manual para iniciar a circulação de água.
2. In medical contexts, the initiation of a mechanical pump that assists cardiac function
Pump activation in LVAD patients must be monitored carefully by healthcare professionals.
A ativação da bomba em pacientes com LVAD deve ser monitorada cuidadosamente pelos profissionais de saúde.
3. In chemistry or biochemistry, the triggering of active transport mechanisms in cellular pumps
Sodium-potassium pump activation occurs when ATP binds to the pump protein.
A ativação da bomba de sódio-potássio ocorre quando o ATP se liga à proteína da bomba.
💡 This is a technical term used primarily in industrial, medical, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in healthcare settings (particularly cardiology), water treatment facilities, and automotive industries. The term has no significant cultural variations and is understood uniformly across Portuguese-speaking regions.
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