shielding

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el material utilizado para proteger contra daños, radiación o interferencias electromagnéticas, por ejemplo, una barrera de plomo u hormigón para la desintegración nuclear o una malla metálica para equipos electrónicos.

A noun referring to the act or material used to protect against harm, radiation, or electromagnetic interference, such as a barrier of lead or concrete for nuclear decay or a metal mesh for electronic equipment.

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1. Protection from harmB2formal

   The act of protecting someone or something from danger, injury, or unwanted influence.

   Protección contra daños

   • The bodyguard was responsible for the shielding of the VIP.
   • Parents often engage in shielding their children from negative influences.
   • The shielding of witnesses is crucial in high-profile cases.

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   Antónimosexposurevulnerability

2. Radiation barrierC1formalscientific

   A barrier made of materials like lead or concrete designed to block or reduce radiation emitted during nuclear decay.

   blindaje contra radiación

   • The nuclear reactor is surrounded by thick concrete shielding.
   • Lead shielding is used to protect workers from X-ray exposure.
   • The design of the shielding must meet strict safety standards.

   Sinónimosbarrierprotectionscreenshield

   Antónimosexposure

3. Electromagnetic shieldC1formaltechnical

   An arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from external electromagnetic interference.

   Blindaje electromagnético

   • The circuit board is enclosed in a metal shielding to prevent interference.
   • Proper shielding is essential for sensitive medical devices.
   • The technician installed additional shielding around the communication equipment.

   Sinónimosscreenscreeningshield

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger o defender a alguien o algo de un daño, peligro o influencia no deseada.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting or defending someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To protect, hide, or conceal someone or something from danger or harm.

   Proteger de daño

   • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
   • He shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight.
   • The new policy aims to shield consumers from fraudulent practices.

   Sinónimoscoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antónimosendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

   To hold back or conceal a thought or feeling about something.

   reprimir un pensamiento o sentimiento

   • She shielded her true emotions during the difficult conversation.
   • He tried to shield his disappointment with a smile.
   • They shielded their doubts about the plan from the team.

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