differential
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
1.
diferencial, diferença
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.
Há um diferencial salarial significativo entre homens e mulheres nesta indústria.
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.
O diferencial do carro permite que as rodas girem em velocidades diferentes ao fazer curvas.
1.
diferencial, distinto
of, relating to, or constituting a difference
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The study examined the differential effects of two drugs on patient recovery.
O estudo examinou os efeitos diferenciais de duas drogas na recuperação do paciente.