defective materials
[/dɪˈfɛktɪv məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun phrasepl: defective materials
materiais defeituosos
1. Raw materials, components, or finished products that have flaws, damage, or do not meet quality standards and are unsuitable for their intended purpose
The factory had to discard defective materials before they reached the assembly line.
A fábrica teve que descartar materiais defeituosos antes de chegarem à linha de montagem.
2. Items that fail to meet specifications in manufacturing, construction, or production processes
Quality control identified defective materials in the batch of steel pipes.
O controle de qualidade identificou materiais defeituosos no lote de tubos de aço.
In both Brazilian and American manufacturing contexts, the handling of defective materials is heavily regulated by quality standards (ISO 9001, NBR standards in Brazil). Companies have legal obligations regarding defective materials, including proper documentation, recalls, and consumer liability. In Brazil, INMETRO certification is often involved in assessing defective materials in consumer products.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reject defective materials
recall defective materials
dispose of defective materials
quality assurance on defective materials
defective materials claim
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