wave guide

[/weɪv ɡaɪd/]
nounpl: wave guides
guia de onda
1. A structure or device that constrains and directs the propagation of electromagnetic waves or acoustic waves along a desired path
The microwave oven uses a wave guide to direct the electromagnetic waves toward the food.
O forno de micro-ondas utiliza um guia de onda para direcionar as ondas eletromagnéticas em direção ao alimento.
2. In telecommunications and physics, a tubular conductor used to confine and direct the flow of electromagnetic energy
Fiber optic cables act as wave guides for light signals in modern communication systems.
Os cabos de fibra óptica atuam como guias de onda para sinais de luz em sistemas modernos de comunicação.
3. A physical channel or medium that guides waves of any type, including sound waves or radio waves
The antenna was connected to the transmitter through a wave guide.
A antena foi conectada ao transmissor através de um guia de onda.
Wave guide is primarily a technical term used in physics, engineering, and telecommunications industries in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is specific to specialized fields such as microwave engineering, fiber optics, and radio frequency technology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transmission linechannelconduitduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guia de onda
Standard technical term used in engineering and physics contexts
Portugal
guia de onda
Same terminology used in Portuguese technical literature and telecommunications
São Paulo
guia de onda
Used in technical and academic contexts in engineering departments

Related Words

electromagnetic wavepropagationfrequencytransmissionmicrowaveoptical fiberresonator
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