transmission system
[trænsˈmɪʃən ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: transmission systems
sistema de transmissão
1. A mechanical or electrical system that transfers power or motion from one component to another
The transmission system in the car converts engine power to wheel rotation.
O sistema de transmissão no carro converte a potência do motor em rotação das rodas.
2. In utilities, the infrastructure used to transport electricity from generation plants to distribution networks
The power company upgraded its transmission system to reduce energy loss.
A companhia de energia atualizou seu sistema de transmissão para reduzir perdas de energia.
3. In communications, the network or equipment that transmits signals, data, or information
The broadcast transmission system was damaged during the storm.
O sistema de transmissão de radiodifusão foi danificado durante a tempestade.
In Brazil, this term is widely used in automotive and electrical engineering contexts. In discussions about power infrastructure, 'sistema de transmissão' refers to the high-voltage lines that carry electricity across long distances. The term is technical and used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, though regional variations exist in related terminology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
transmission system failure
upgrade the transmission system
transmission system efficiency
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