coarse layer

[/kɔːrs ˈleɪər/]
nounpl: coarse layers
camada grosseira
1. A layer of material with large particles or rough texture, typically found in geology, construction, or manufacturing
The coarse layer of gravel provides drainage beneath the foundation.
A camada grosseira de cascalho fornece drenagem sob a fundação.
2. In soil science, a stratum composed of particles larger than 0.05mm in diameter
Archaeologists discovered a coarse layer of sand and stones beneath the artifact.
Os arqueólogos descobriram uma camada grosseira de areia e pedras sob o artefato.
3. In textile manufacturing, a rough or unrefined fabric layer used as a base or support
The coarse layer serves as a base before applying the fine finish.
A camada grosseira serve como base antes de aplicar o acabamento fino.
This term is primarily technical and appears in professional contexts such as civil engineering, geology, and archaeology in both Brazil and Portugal. It has no particular cultural significance but is essential vocabulary in construction and scientific fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rough layercoarse stratumaggregate layerbase layer
Antonyms / Antônimos
fine layersmooth layerrefined layer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
camada grosseira
Standard term used in construction and geology contexts
Portugal
camada áspera
Alternative term emphasizing rough texture; also used in technical contexts
Technical/Academic
camada de granulometria grossa
Precise geological term used in soil analysis and engineering reports

Related Words

particle sizestratificationgranular materialsubstratebedding

Related Idioms & Phrases

layer by layer
bottom layer
building from the ground up
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