Translations for „tube“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

tube [tuːb, Brit tjuːb] N

1. tube (cylinder):

tube

tubo m

tube

cano m

to go down the tubes fig

ir pelo cano

2. tube Am inf TV:

tube

tevê f

3. tube no pl Brit RAIL:

tube

metrô m

inner tube N

inner tube

câmara-de-ar f

test-tube baby N

test-tube baby

bebê m de proveta

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Each neon tube is individually blown and shaped, then filled with rarefied neon gas that is zapped with up to 15,000 volts of electricity to create that distinctive glow.

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He conceived an experimental set-up that would send infrared radiation through a tube of gas and into a detector, a thermopile, which would translate temperature differences into electrical current.

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The fuselage was of fabric covered steel and aluminium tube construction, and carried its 12 passengers in three-abreast seating in a well-appointed cabin.

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Pumping can be fairly self-contained, almost a closed system, since the tube is continuous instead of jointed pipe.

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When the capsule has reached the desired section of bowel, suction is applied to the tube.

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Infertility is caused by inflammation and scarring of the fallopian tube.

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The tube feet latch on to surfaces and move in a wave, with one arm section attaching to the surface as another releases.

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An alternative way to carry water is use a hydration bladder with drinking tube carried in a backpack or waistpack.

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Air leaking into the tube introduces oxygen, which is highly electronegative and inhibits the production of electron avalanches.

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Occlusion of the Fallopian tube can result in infertility, and if pregnancy occurs the risk of ectopic pregnancy is very high.

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