dense materials
[/dens məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun phrase
materiais densos
1. Solid substances with high mass per unit volume, having closely packed atoms or molecules
Lead and tungsten are dense materials used in radiation shielding.
Chumbo e tungstênio são materiais densos usados em proteção contra radiação.
2. Materials with low porosity and high structural compactness
Dense materials are preferred for applications requiring high durability.
Materiais densos são preferidos para aplicações que exigem alta durabilidade.
3. Substances that resist penetration or compression due to their tight molecular structure
The construction industry relies on dense materials for load-bearing walls.
A indústria da construção depende de materiais densos para paredes de carga.
In Brazil, dense materials are frequently discussed in construction and civil engineering contexts, particularly regarding building codes and structural safety standards. The term is widely used in Portuguese technical and academic literature, with 'materiais densos' being the standard phrase in engineering reports, safety regulations, and architectural specifications.
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