dvoustupový

Dvoustupňový is a Czech adjective meaning two-stage or two-step. It describes a system, device, or process that operates in two sequential stages. The word is formed from dva (two) and stupeň (stage, level) with the adjectival suffix -ový. Feminine form is dvoustupňová, neuter dvoustupňové.

In technical and scientific texts, dvoustupňový is widely used across fields such as mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, electronics, and filtration. Examples include dvoustupňový kompresor (two-stage compressor), dvoustupňový převod (two-stage transmission), dvoustupňový filtr (two-stage filtration), dvoustupňový zesilovač (two-stage amplifier), and dvoustupňový motor (two-stage engine). The term signals that performance is achieved by two successive operations or by splitting the workload between two distinct stages, which can improve efficiency, control, or operating range.

The use of a dvoustupňový design often aims to balance load, pressure, or frequency characteristics between stages. Benefits commonly cited include better regulation, reduced stress on individual components, lower pulsation, and enhanced overall performance in certain operating conditions. Drawbacks typically involve greater geometric or mechanical complexity, higher cost, and more elaborate maintenance requirements.

Dvoustupňový is a versatile descriptor in Czech technical language, and it is paired with appropriate nouns to specify the context, such as dvoustupňový kompresor or dvoustupňový zesilovač, indicating a two-stage configuration rather than a single-stage variant.