conventional fields
[kənˈvɛnʃənəl fildz]
nounpl: conventional fields
campos convencionais
1. Agricultural or industrial areas that use traditional, established methods and practices rather than organic or alternative approaches
Conventional fields rely heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
Os campos convencionais dependem muito de fertilizantes sintéticos e pesticidas.
2. In physics, regions of space where classical field theory applies, as opposed to quantum fields
The study of conventional fields predates quantum field theory by decades.
O estudo dos campos convencionais é anterior à teoria quântica de campos em décadas.
3. Areas of professional practice or academic disciplines that follow mainstream, traditional approaches
He chose to work in conventional fields rather than pursue experimental research.
Ele escolheu trabalhar em campos convencionais em vez de buscar pesquisa experimental.
The term 'conventional fields' is more common in technical, agricultural, and academic discourse in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, there has been increasing emphasis on distinguishing between 'campos convencionais' and 'campos orgânicos' in agricultural discussions, reflecting growing environmental consciousness. In the USA, this distinction similarly marks the divide between industrial agriculture and organic farming movements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to conventional fields
move beyond conventional fields
work in conventional fields
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