transmission reduction
[trænzˈmɪʃən rɪˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: transmission reductions
redução da transmissão
1. The process or result of decreasing the spread or transfer of something, particularly disease, data, or mechanical power
The government implemented policies for transmission reduction of COVID-19 variants.
O governo implementou políticas para redução da transmissão de variantes da COVID-19.
2. In mechanics, the decrease in gear ratio or power transfer efficiency in a transmission system
The transmission reduction allows the engine to operate at optimal RPM.
A redução da transmissão permite que o motor funcione em RPM ideal.
3. In epidemiology, strategies and measures taken to lower infection rates within a population
Vaccination programs contribute to transmission reduction in communities.
Programas de vacinação contribuem para a redução da transmissão nas comunidades.
This term gained widespread prominence in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic as a key public health messaging concept. In technical contexts, it is standard terminology in automotive and mechanical engineering industries. The phrase is used across media, government health departments, and scientific literature in both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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