lossy

• Descreve um processo ou formato que reduz o volume de dados, geralmente causando perda de qualidade ou de informação. Aplica-se principalmente à compressão de arquivos de áudio, imagem e vídeo, em que parte dos dados é descartada de forma irreversível.

Describes a process or format that reduces the amount of data, typically resulting in a loss of quality or information.

1. B2formaltechnical

   Relating to a method of data compression where some data is lost or discarded to reduce file size, typically resulting in a lower quality.

   Com perdas

   • JPEG is a lossy image format that reduces file size by discarding some detail.
   • Lossy compression is often used for streaming audio and video.
   • The quality of the photo decreased after applying lossy compression.

   Sinônimosirreversible

   Antônimoslossless

2. Energy dissipationC1formaltechnical

   Characterized by or causing dissipation of energy, typically in a system or process.

   Dissipação de energia

   • The lossy transmission line resulted in significant signal degradation.
   • In lossy materials, energy is converted to heat rather than being transmitted.
   • Engineers designed the circuit to minimize lossy components.

   Antônimosconservativelossless