differential
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
1.
diferencial, diferencia
a difference between things, especially one that is unfair
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There's a significant wage differential between men and women in this industry.
Existe un diferencial salarial significativo entre hombres y mujeres en esta industria.
2.
diferencial
a gear arrangement that allows different speeds of rotation between two shafts, especially in a vehicle
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The car's differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
El diferencial del coche permite que las ruedas giren a diferentes velocidades al tomar curvas.
1.
diferencial, distintivo
of, relating to, or constituting a difference
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The study examined the differential effects of two drugs on patient recovery.
El estudio examinó los efectos diferenciales de dos fármacos en la recuperación del paciente.