Androgynous

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000196",
  "term": "Androgynous",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing an electrical connector or coupling system where both mating halves are identical and can connect to each other. This design eliminates the need for distinct male and female connectors, simplifying inventory and connection procedures. An example is the USB-C connector, which can be inserted in either orientation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "epicene",
    "unisex",
    "hermaphrodite"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "references": [
    "Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (NASA Technical Reports Server)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "androgyn",
    "es": "androgynous",
    "fr": "androgyne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/androgynous/"
}