A linha de transmissão
Example: A linha de transmissão foi danificada pela tempestade ontem.
Definition
"A linha de transmissão" refers to a set of wires or cables used to carry electrical energy from power plants to substations or consumers. It is essential in distributing electricity over long distances, ensuring the supply reaches homes, businesses, and industries safely and efficiently.
Etymology
The term "a linha de transmissão" comes from Portuguese, where "linha" means line and "transmissão" means transmission. It literally describes a line that transmits something, in this case, electrical energy. The concept developed alongside the advancement of electrical engineering and power distribution systems.
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the transmission line