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reduced flow

[rɪˈdjuːst floʊ]
nounpl: reduced flows
fluxo reduzido
1. A decrease in the rate or volume of fluid, traffic, or other movement through a system or space
The reduced flow of water in the pipe was caused by mineral deposits.
O fluxo reduzido de água no cano foi causado por depósitos minerais.
2. In medical or physiological contexts, a diminished circulation or movement of blood or other fluids
The doctor noted a reduced flow of blood to the affected area.
O médico observou um fluxo reduzido de sangue para a área afetada.
3. In traffic management, a decrease in vehicle movement or congestion relief
The accident caused a reduced flow of traffic on the highway.
O acidente causou um fluxo reduzido de trânsito na rodovia.
Synonyms
decreased flowdiminished flowrestricted flowlimited flow
Antonyms
increased flowfull flowmaximum flowunrestricted flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo reduzido
Standard usage in technical and medical contexts
São Paulo
fluxo reduzido
Common in urban traffic and engineering discussions
Portugal
fluxo reduzido
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow flow
traffic jam
bottleneck
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