bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl 
-dī-,
-shə-nᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow
bidirectional replication of DNA
bidirectionally
adverb
Examples of bidirectional in a Sentence
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The relationship between all of these conditions is bidirectional, Verma said.
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 May 2024
Solar energy production in California ramps up at that time, so drivers will plug the buses into bidirectional chargers designed by Zūm, taking advantage of lower electricity rates.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to Cohen, cardiogenic dementia is bidirectional, meaning brain problems can cause heart issues and vice versa.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
An increasing number of EVs are coming out that support bidirectional charging.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Like the Polestar 3, the 4 will be fitted with a whole slew of great tech, like bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and a heat pump for preconditioning the battery.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
However there are a few hurdles to overcome before bidirectional charging can go mainstream and convince users of its advantages.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
A number of energy companies are trying to figure out how bidirectional charging could work commercially.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The 3 will be the first Polestar with bidirectional charging capabilities, and Polestar announced a collaboration with the California Energy Commission (along with other authorities in the US and Sweden) to create an implementation plan for vehicle-to-grid services.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 May 2024
Solar energy production in California ramps up at that time, so drivers will plug the buses into bidirectional chargers designed by Zūm, taking advantage of lower electricity rates.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to Cohen, cardiogenic dementia is bidirectional, meaning brain problems can cause heart issues and vice versa.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
An increasing number of EVs are coming out that support bidirectional charging.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Like the Polestar 3, the 4 will be fitted with a whole slew of great tech, like bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and a heat pump for preconditioning the battery.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
However there are a few hurdles to overcome before bidirectional charging can go mainstream and convince users of its advantages.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
A number of energy companies are trying to figure out how bidirectional charging could work commercially.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The 3 will be the first Polestar with bidirectional charging capabilities, and Polestar announced a collaboration with the California Energy Commission (along with other authorities in the US and Sweden) to create an implementation plan for vehicle-to-grid services.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-sh(ə-)nəl
-dī-
: involving, moving, or taking place in usually two opposite directions
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bidirectional
adjective
bi·di·rec·tion·al
ˌbī-də-ˈrek-shnəl, -dī-, -shən-ᵊl
: involving, moving, or taking place in two usually opposite directions
bidirectional flow of materials in axons
bidirectional replication of DNA
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