replaceable items
[rɪˈpleɪsəbl ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrasepl: replaceable items
itens substituíveis
1. Objects or components that can be substituted or exchanged for new ones when worn out, damaged, or no longer functional
The printer's ink cartridges are replaceable items that need to be changed regularly.
Os cartuchos de tinta da impressora são itens substituíveis que precisam ser trocados regularmente.
2. Goods designed to be removed and substituted without affecting the main structure or function of a device
In modern smartphones, the battery is no longer a replaceable item like it was in older models.
Em smartphones modernos, a bateria não é mais um item substituível como era em modelos antigos.
3. Consumable or expendable parts in machinery, equipment, or devices
Air filters are replaceable items in your car's engine.
Os filtros de ar são itens substituíveis no motor do seu carro.
The concept of replaceable items reflects modern consumer culture and planned obsolescence, particularly evident in discussions about electronics and sustainability. In Brazil, there's growing environmental consciousness about disposable items, while in Portugal, the terminology tends toward more technical language. The increasing integration of non-replaceable components in modern devices (like smartphones) has made this term more relevant in consumer discussions about right-to-repair movements.
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