unidirectional system
[ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrekʃənəl ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: unidirectional systems
sistema unidirecional
1. A system or process that operates or functions in only one direction, allowing movement, flow, or transmission in a single direction only
The valve operates as a unidirectional system, allowing fluid to flow only from the inlet to the outlet.
A válvula funciona como um sistema unidirecional, permitindo que o fluido flua apenas da entrada para a saída.
2. In communications or data transfer, a system that transmits information in only one direction without feedback or return transmission
Radio broadcasting is a unidirectional system where information flows from the station to the listeners.
A transmissão de rádio é um sistema unidirecional onde a informação flui da estação para os ouvintes.
3. In engineering or technology, a design or mechanism that constrains operation to a single directional mode
The conveyor belt operates as a unidirectional system for moving packages from warehouse to shipping area.
A esteira transportadora funciona como um sistema unidirecional para mover pacotes do depósito para a área de envio.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is standard terminology in telecommunications, hydraulics, electronics, and traffic management systems. The concept is universally understood across both cultures without significant regional variation.
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