continuous layer
[/kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈleɪər/]
nounpl: continuous layers
camada contínua
1. A layer of material that extends without interruption or gaps across a surface or structure
The paint formed a continuous layer over the entire wall.
A tinta formou uma camada contínua sobre toda a parede.
2. In geology, a stratum that extends uniformly without breaks or discontinuities
The continuous layer of limestone runs through the entire hillside.
A camada contínua de calcário percorre toda a encosta.
3. In manufacturing or construction, a uniform material covering that maintains consistent thickness and composition
A continuous layer of insulation was applied to the roof.
Uma camada contínua de isolamento foi aplicada ao telhado.
This is a technical term commonly used in Brazilian construction, manufacturing, and geological contexts. In both Brazil and Portugal, it appears regularly in academic and industrial documentation. The term carries no colloquial variations and maintains consistent usage across different Portuguese-speaking regions.
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