compressibility
[/kəmˌprɛsəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: compressibilities / compressibilidades
compressibilidade
1. the quality or property of being capable of being compressed; the degree to which a substance or object can be reduced in volume by the application of pressure
The compressibility of gases is much higher than that of liquids.
A compressibilidade dos gases é muito maior do que a dos líquidos.
2. in physics and engineering, a measure of the relative volume change of a substance in response to a pressure change
Water has low compressibility, making it suitable for hydraulic systems.
A água tem baixa compressibilidade, tornando-a adequada para sistemas hidráulicos.
3. in thermodynamics, the reciprocal of the bulk modulus, indicating how easily a material can be compressed
The compressibility factor is used to calculate real gas behavior.
O fator de compressibilidade é usado para calcular o comportamento dos gases reais.
Compressibility is a fundamental concept in physics and engineering taught in Brazilian and Portuguese universities. The term is uniformly understood across all Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential in technical fields such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. In the USA, it is a standard technical term used in engineering disciplines and is not considered colloquial.
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