derating
Pronunciación: [dɪˈreɪtɪŋ]
Palabra
Contexto: «engineering»
(verb) to lower the maximum operating capacity of a device or component to ensure it works safely and reliably. It's like saying a machine can do less work than it normally could to keep it from breaking.
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The engineers decided to derate the engine to prevent overheating during long use.
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They didn't derate the system, and it ended up failing under high stress.
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Why did they choose to derate the equipment before testing it?
Contexto: «electrical»
(verb) to reduce the power output of an electrical component to improve safety or performance. Imagine turning down the volume on a radio so it doesn’t get too loud and damage the speakers.
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They derated the power supply to ensure stability in the circuit.
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If they had not derated the power output, the circuit could have shorted.
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How much did they derate the power supply for the new project?
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