Having been reduced in power, capacity, or performance rating; operating below maximum capability.
Past participle/adjective form of 'derate.' When equipment is 'derated,' it has been brought into a reduced operational state.
Derated equipment is like a person working part-time instead of full-time—you get less output, but the worker lasts longer and stays healthier, which is why engineers derate engines in hot climates.
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