universal feed
[ˌjuː.nɪ.ˈvɜr.səl fiːd]
nounpl: universal feeds
alimentação universal
1. A type of animal feed formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of multiple animal species or a broad range of livestock
The farm uses universal feed for both cattle and sheep to reduce inventory costs.
A fazenda usa alimentação universal para gado e ovelhas para reduzir custos de estoque.
2. In technology, a standardized feed format (such as RSS or Atom) that can be read by multiple applications and platforms
The website provides a universal feed so readers can subscribe using any feed reader.
O site fornece um feed universal para que os leitores possam se inscrever usando qualquer leitor de feed.
3. A multipurpose or all-purpose feeding system designed for broad compatibility
This universal feed dispenser works with various container sizes.
Este dispensador de alimentação universal funciona com vários tamanhos de contêiner.
The term 'universal feed' is widely used in Brazilian agricultural industry (particularly in regions like Mato Grosso and Rio Grande do Sul) as a cost-saving solution. In technology contexts, it gained prominence with the rise of web syndication standards. In the USA, it's common in both farming and digital media contexts, reflecting the country's industrial agricultural practices and tech-savvy culture.
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