thermal regulation
[/ˈθɜːrməl ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: thermal regulations
regulação térmica
1. The physiological process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within a narrow range despite external environmental conditions
Mammals rely on thermal regulation to maintain a constant body temperature.
Os mamíferos dependem da regulação térmica para manter uma temperatura corporal constante.
2. The mechanical or technological system designed to control temperature in a building or device
The air conditioning system provides thermal regulation for the office building.
O sistema de ar-condicionado fornece regulação térmica para o prédio comercial.
3. The ability of materials or substances to manage heat transfer and maintain thermal equilibrium
Modern fabrics have improved thermal regulation properties for athletic wear.
Os tecidos modernos possuem propriedades aprimoradas de regulação térmica para roupas esportivas.
In Brazil, 'regulação térmica' is commonly discussed in contexts of climate control due to the tropical and subtropical climate. The term is frequently used in both medical/scientific discussions about human physiology and in engineering discussions about building systems and HVAC technology. In the USA, thermal regulation is a critical topic in sports science and athletic performance discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's cool (related to maintaining thermal regulation)
burning up (opposite of thermal regulation failure)
run hot and cold (irregular thermal regulation)
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