circular process
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nounpl: circular processes
processo circular
1. A sequence of events or operations that returns to its starting point, forming a closed loop where the output of one stage becomes the input of another
The water cycle is a circular process where water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to earth.
O ciclo da água é um processo circular onde a água evapora, condensa e precipita de volta à terra.
2. In thermodynamics, a process in which a system returns to its initial state after a series of changes
In a circular process, the initial and final states of the system are identical.
Em um processo circular, os estados inicial e final do sistema são idênticos.
3. In business and economics, a repeating cycle of activities or transactions that regenerate themselves
The company implemented a circular process to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
A empresa implementou um processo circular para reduzir resíduos e melhorar a sustentabilidade.
The term 'circular process' has gained significant importance in both Brazilian and international contexts due to the growing emphasis on circular economy and sustainable development. In Brazil, this concept is particularly relevant in discussions about environmental responsibility and industrial modernization. In Portugal, it aligns with EU sustainability directives.
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