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restricted flow

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd floʊ]
nounpl: restricted flows
fluxo restrito
1. A condition where the movement or passage of a fluid, gas, or substance is limited or controlled by an obstruction or constraint
The pipe has a restricted flow due to mineral buildup.
O cano tem um fluxo restrito devido ao acúmulo de minerais.
2. In computing or networking, a limitation on data transmission rate or bandwidth
The network experienced restricted flow during peak hours.
A rede experimentou fluxo restrito durante as horas de pico.
3. In medical contexts, reduced blood circulation or body fluid movement
The doctor diagnosed a restricted flow of blood to the heart.
O médico diagnosticou um fluxo restrito de sangue para o coração.
Synonyms
limited flowreduced flowconstrained flowimpeded flow
Antonyms
unrestricted flowfree flowopen flowfull flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo restrito
Most common term used in technical and medical contexts
São Paulo
fluxo limitado
Alternative term sometimes used in industrial settings
Portugal
fluxo restringido
Preferred in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottleneck in the flow
flow restriction valve
manage restricted flow
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