bulk phenomenon
[/bʌlk fəˈnɒmɪnən/]
nounpl: bulk phenomena
fenômeno em massa
1. A physical or chemical phenomenon that occurs in the bulk material or substance as a whole, rather than at its surface or in microscopic scales
The electrical conductivity of copper is a bulk phenomenon that affects the entire material uniformly.
A condutividade elétrica do cobre é um fenômeno em massa que afeta o material inteiro de forma uniforme.
2. In physics and materials science, a macroscopic property or behavior exhibited by the collective matter in a substance
Superconductivity below the critical temperature is a bulk phenomenon observed in certain materials.
A supercondutividade abaixo da temperatura crítica é um fenômeno em massa observado em certos materiais.
3. A large-scale effect or occurrence that manifests throughout a system rather than localized to specific areas
The melting of ice sheets is a bulk phenomenon with global climate implications.
O derretimento das camadas de gelo é um fenômeno em massa com implicações climáticas globais.
This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is a technical term in physics, materials science, chemistry, and engineering. While not part of everyday colloquial speech, it is essential vocabulary for students and professionals in STEM fields. The Portuguese translation 'fenômeno em massa' or 'fenômeno macroscópico' is consistently used across Brazilian and Portuguese universities.
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