base incompleta
[BAH-zuh in-kom-pleh-tuh]
nounfemininepl: bases incompletas
incomplete base
1. In baseball, a situation where a runner has not yet reached a base safely, or a base that has not been properly established or secured
The runner was caught between the bases due to an incomplete base.
O corredor foi apanhado entre as bases devido a uma base incompleta.
2. In construction or engineering, a foundation or base layer that has not been fully completed or does not meet full specifications
The contractor had to reinforce the incomplete base before proceeding with the building.
O empreiteiro teve de reforçar a base incompleta antes de prosseguir com a construção.
3. In chemistry or science, a compound or substance lacking full structural completion or missing essential components
The incomplete base prevented the chemical reaction from occurring properly.
A base incompleta impediu que a reação química ocorresse adequadamente.
This term is particularly used in Brazilian Portuguese in construction, engineering, and sports (baseball) contexts. In Brazil, where baseball has growing popularity, this term appears in sports commentary. In construction, it reflects the importance of proper foundation work in a country with significant building development.
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