settling time
[/ˈsɛtəlɪŋ taɪm/]
nounpl: settling times
tempo de acomodação
1. The time required for a system, device, or measurement to reach a stable state after a disturbance or change
The settling time of the instrument is approximately 2 seconds after power-on.
O tempo de acomodação do instrumento é aproximadamente 2 segundos após a ativação.
2. In control systems and signal processing, the duration needed for output to stabilize within a specified tolerance band
Engineers must minimize the settling time to improve system response.
Os engenheiros devem minimizar o tempo de acomodação para melhorar a resposta do sistema.
3. The period allowed for particles or sediment to fall and stabilize in a liquid
The settling time for the chemical solution was 24 hours before filtering.
O tempo de acomodação para a solução química foi de 24 horas antes da filtragem.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in engineering, electronics, control systems, and scientific instrumentation. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the USA. The term is standardized in technical documentation and academic contexts across both countries, with slight regional variations in Portuguese.
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