unstable control
[/ʌnˈsteɪbəl kənˈtroʊl/]
noun phrasepl: unstable controls
controle instável
1. A state in which a system, process, or device lacks stability and is difficult or impossible to manage effectively
The aircraft experienced unstable control during the turbulent weather conditions.
A aeronave experimentou controle instável durante as condições climáticas turbulentas.
2. In engineering and physics, a condition where small disturbances cause increasingly larger deviations from equilibrium
The bridge's unstable control required immediate structural reinforcement.
O controle instável da ponte exigiu reforço estrutural imediato.
3. A situation characterized by unpredictability and lack of command or governance
The government's unstable control over the region led to chaos.
O controle instável do governo sobre a região levou ao caos.
This term is predominantly used in technical, engineering, aviation, and scientific contexts in both English and Portuguese. It's commonly encountered in academic literature, engineering reports, and aviation safety discussions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'controle instável' is the standard technical term, while in European Portuguese, 'controlo instável' maintains the traditional spelling.
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