artificial products

[ɑːr.tɪ.ˈfɪʃ.əl ˈprɒd.ʌkts]
nounpl: artificial products
produtos artificiais
1. Items or goods manufactured or synthesized by humans rather than occurring naturally; man-made goods that are processed or created through industrial or chemical processes
The store sells artificial products like synthetic fibers and plastic goods.
A loja vende produtos artificiais como fibras sintéticas e artigos de plástico.
2. Manufactured items designed to imitate or replace natural substances
Artificial products have become increasingly common in the cosmetics industry.
Os produtos artificiais tornaram-se cada vez mais comuns na indústria de cosméticos.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'produtos artificiais' and 'produtos naturais' is significant in marketing and consumer awareness, particularly in food and cosmetics industries. The term reflects growing consumer consciousness about product composition and sustainability. In the USA and Portugal, similar awareness exists with emphasis on reading labels for synthetic ingredients.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
synthetic productsman-made goodsmanufactured itemsprocessed goodsfabricated products
Antonyms / Antônimos
natural productsorganic productsauthentic goodsunprocessed items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produtos artificiais
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
produtos artificiais / produtos sintéticos
Both terms are commonly used in commercial and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
produtos artificiais
Standard usage in retail and consumer markets
Portugal
produtos artificiais / produtos sintéticos
Both terms are acceptable; 'produtos sintéticos' slightly more formal

Related Words

syntheticmanufacturedprocessedchemicalimitationartificial materials

Related Idioms & Phrases

made in the lab
man-made creation
synthetic alternative
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