thermal capture
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˈkæptʃər/]
nounpl: thermal captures
captura térmica
1. The process of detecting, recording, or imaging thermal radiation (heat) emitted by objects using specialized equipment such as thermal cameras or infrared sensors
The firefighters used thermal capture technology to locate survivors in the smoke-filled building.
Os bombeiros usaram tecnologia de captura térmica para localizar sobreviventes no edifício cheio de fumaça.
2. In nuclear physics, the process by which a nucleus absorbs a neutron, typically a thermal (slow-moving) neutron
Thermal capture of neutrons is essential in nuclear reactor control.
A captura térmica de nêutrons é essencial no controle de reatores nucleares.
3. The collection and conversion of thermal energy (heat) into usable forms, such as electricity or hot water
Solar thermal capture systems provide renewable energy for residential heating.
Os sistemas de captura térmica solar fornecem energia renovável para aquecimento residencial.
Thermal capture technology has become increasingly important in Brazil and globally due to its applications in security, emergency response, industrial maintenance, and renewable energy development. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'captura térmica' is used primarily in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts. The technology gained prominence in public discourse following its use in surveillance, search and rescue operations, and climate-related studies.
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