desiccation testing

[/ˌdesɪˈkeɪʃən ˈtestɪŋ/]
noun
teste de dessecação
1. A laboratory or industrial procedure designed to evaluate the ability of a product, material, or organism to withstand or resist drying conditions and moisture loss
Desiccation testing was performed on the pharmaceutical samples to ensure stability during storage in dry conditions.
O teste de dessecação foi realizado nas amostras farmacêuticas para garantir a estabilidade durante o armazenamento em condições secas.
2. An analytical method used to measure the effects of prolonged exposure to low humidity environments on product quality, germination, or viability
The seed bank conducted desiccation testing to verify preservation methods for long-term storage.
O banco de sementes realizou testes de dessecação para verificar os métodos de preservação para armazenamento de longo prazo.
3. A standardized test protocol, particularly in pharmaceutical, agricultural, or biological research, assessing resistance to dehydration stress
Desiccation testing revealed that the microorganism strain had increased tolerance to water loss.
O teste de dessecação revelou que a linhagem de microrganismo tinha maior tolerância à perda de água.
Desiccation testing is a technical term primarily used in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and biological research communities. It is equally important in both Brazilian and American scientific contexts, particularly for regulatory compliance (FDA, ANVISA) in product development and preservation. The term reflects international standardization protocols in quality assurance and research methodology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
drying resistance testingdehydration testingmoisture loss assessmentdrought stress testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
hydration testingmoisture retention testingrehydration testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
teste de dessecação
Standard term used in scientific and pharmaceutical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
ensaio de dessecação
Alternative technical term preferred in some industrial laboratories
Portugal
teste de dessecação
Same as Brazilian usage; also used in agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors
Rio de Janeiro
teste de secagem
Less formal alternative occasionally used in industrial contexts

Related Words

desiccationdesiccantmoisture contenthumidity controlstability testingaccelerated agingwater activityshelf life

Related Idioms & Phrases

put to the desiccation test
desiccation resistance
desiccation tolerance
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