defective unit
[dɪˈfɛktɪv ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: defective units
unidade defeituosa
1. A product, component, or piece of equipment that does not function properly or meets quality standards due to manufacturing flaws, damage, or design issues
The factory identified 50 defective units in the latest production batch.
A fábrica identificou 50 unidades defeituosas no último lote de produção.
2. In manufacturing and quality control, an item that fails to meet specifications and cannot be sold to consumers
Defective units must be removed from inventory and either repaired or discarded.
As unidades defeituosas devem ser removidas do inventário e reparadas ou descartadas.
The term 'defective unit' is extensively used in Brazilian manufacturing and e-commerce industries. Brazil's strong industrial sector and growing quality assurance standards have made this terminology common in factory floors and customer service contexts. In the USA, the term is standard in manufacturing and warranty contexts, with consumer protection laws often addressing defective units sold to the public.
NYC Slang
lemon (colloquial for defective consumer product, especially automobiles)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a defective unit slipped through quality control
flagged as a defective unit
return of defective units
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