special device
[ˈspeʃəl dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: special devices
dispositivo especial
1. A tool, instrument, or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose or function
The surgeon used a special device to perform the minimally invasive procedure.
O cirurgião usou um dispositivo especial para realizar o procedimento minimamente invasivo.
2. A mechanical or electronic apparatus created to accomplish a particular task
This special device can measure air quality in real-time.
Este dispositivo especial pode medir a qualidade do ar em tempo real.
3. Any apparatus or mechanism with specialized functionality not found in standard equipment
The company manufactured a special device for underwater exploration.
A empresa fabricou um dispositivo especial para exploração submarina.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'special device' is commonly used in medical, industrial, and technological fields. In Brazil, companies often emphasize 'dispositivos especiais' in marketing for innovative products. In the USA, the term is prevalent in patents, technical documentation, and medical device regulation.
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