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controlled environment

[kənˈtroʊld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]
nounpl: controlled environments
ambiente controlado
1. A space or setting where conditions such as temperature, humidity, light, and other variables are carefully regulated and monitored
The laboratory maintains a controlled environment to ensure accurate experimental results.
O laboratório mantém um ambiente controlado para garantir resultados experimentais precisos.
2. A facility or area designed to isolate and regulate specific factors for scientific research, manufacturing, or agricultural purposes
Plants were grown in a controlled environment chamber with specific lighting and temperature settings.
As plantas foram cultivadas em uma câmara de ambiente controlado com configurações específicas de iluminação e temperatura.
Synonyms
regulated environmentcontrolled atmospherecontrolled conditionsclimate-controlled space
Antonyms
open environmentuncontrolled environmentnatural environmentwild environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente controlado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente controlado; câmara climatizada
Used in industrial and scientific contexts
Portugal
ambiente controlado; meio controlado
Standard usage; 'meio controlado' also acceptable in scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something under control
maintain strict conditions
sterile environment
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