defective components

[dɪˈfɛktɪv ˈkɑːmpənənts]
nounpl: defective components
componentes defeituosos
1. Parts or elements of a machine, device, or system that are faulty, broken, or not functioning properly according to specifications
The manufacturer recalled the products due to defective components that could cause overheating.
O fabricante retirou os produtos do mercado devido aos componentes defeituosos que poderiam causar superaquecimento.
2. Items that fail to meet quality standards or have structural or functional imperfections
Quality control identified several defective components during the inspection process.
O controle de qualidade identificou vários componentes defeituosos durante o processo de inspeção.
In Brazilian manufacturing and industrial sectors, quality control and product recalls are serious matters. The term 'componentes defeituosos' is formally used in technical documentation, warranty claims, and business communications. In the USA, this is particularly relevant in automotive, electronics, and consumer product industries where defective components can lead to significant legal and financial consequences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faulty componentsbroken partsmalfunctioning partssubstandard componentsimperfect parts
Antonyms / Antônimos
functional componentsworking partsquality componentsperfect parts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componentes defeituosos
Standard term used in manufacturing and commerce
São Paulo
componentes com defeito
Common alternative phrasing in industrial contexts
Portugal
componentes defeituosos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'peças defeituosas' in technical contexts

Related Words

quality controlproduct recallmanufacturing defectfailure analysiswarranty claimproduct inspection

Related Idioms & Phrases

a few bad apples
not fit for purpose
below par
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