clean surface
[/kliːn ˈsɜːrfɪs/]
noun phrasepl: clean surfaces
superfície limpa
1. A surface that is free from dirt, dust, stains, or other unwanted materials
Make sure to work on a clean surface before preparing the meal.
Certifique-se de trabalhar em uma superfície limpa antes de preparar a refeição.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a surface free from contaminants or impurities
The laboratory requires a clean surface for conducting experiments.
O laboratório requer uma superfície limpa para conduzir experimentos.
3. A surface that has been sanitized or disinfected
Wipe down all countertops with disinfectant to create a clean surface.
Limpe todos os balcões com desinfetante para criar uma superfície limpa.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, maintaining a 'clean surface' is emphasized for food preparation due to health and safety standards. In Brazil, this is particularly important in domestic kitchens and is often part of cultural values around family health. In professional settings like laboratories, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities in both countries, clean surfaces are legally mandated and critical for quality control.
Related Idioms & Phrases
start with a clean slate (começar do zero)
keep a clean house (manter a casa limpa)
on the level (being straightforward, similar to having a clean surface)
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