defective machine
[/dɪˈfɛktɪv məˈʃin/]
nounpl: defective machines
máquina defeituosa
1. A machine that has a flaw, malfunction, or does not work as intended
The factory had to replace the defective machine after it broke down twice in one week.
A fábrica teve que substituir a máquina defeituosa depois que ela quebrou duas vezes em uma semana.
2. Equipment that fails to perform its intended function due to manufacturing or operational defects
We returned the defective machine to the supplier for a full refund.
Devolvemos a máquina defeituosa ao fornecedor para um reembolso total.
In both Brazilian and American industrial contexts, 'defective machine' is a formal term commonly used in manufacturing, warranty claims, and quality control reports. In Brazil, companies often use 'máquina defeituosa' in official documentation, while colloquially 'máquina quebrada' is preferred. Product recalls and machinery replacements frequently reference this term in consumer protection and industrial safety regulations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a defective machine is not worth its salt
to throw a defective machine out of commission
to call in a defective machine for repairs
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