contorno difuso
[kõn'tɔ̃rnu di'fuzu]
nounmasculinepl: contornos difusos
blurred outline; fuzzy boundary; diffuse contour
1. An unclear or indistinct edge or border of something; a boundary that lacks sharp definition
The contour of the mountain had a blurred outline in the fog.
O contorno da montanha tinha um contorno difuso na neblina.
2. In medical imaging, an edge of a lesion or organ that is not clearly demarcated from surrounding tissue
The tumor showed a diffuse contour on the ultrasound scan.
O tumor apresentou um contorno difuso no exame de ultrassom.
3. In art and design, an outline that gradually fades or blends rather than having a crisp edge
The artist created a soft effect using a blurred outline technique.
O artista criou um efeito suave usando a técnica de contorno difuso.
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