Comissão de Combate à Corrupção ou Agência de Controle de Crédito
1. An acronym that can refer to a Commission Against Corruption or a Credit Control Agency, depending on context
The CCA was established to investigate cases of fraud and embezzlement.
A CCA foi estabelecida para investigar casos de fraude e peculato.
2. In wood treatment, Chromated Copper Arsenate - a chemical preservative used to prevent rot and insect damage
CCA-treated lumber was commonly used in outdoor construction before restrictions were implemented.
A madeira tratada com CCA era comumente usada na construção ao ar livre antes das restrições.
3. In finance, a Credit Control Agency that monitors and regulates consumer credit
The CCA regulates lending practices to protect consumers.
A CCA regulamenta práticas de empréstimo para proteger os consumidores.
CCA is primarily used as an acronym in technical, governmental, and financial contexts. In Brazil, it often refers to anti-corruption commissions. In construction and wood treatment industries, CCA refers to a chemical treatment that was widely used but is now restricted in many countries due to health and environmental concerns. The acronym is context-dependent and should be clarified when used in writing or professional settings.
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