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disintegrating factor

[ˌdɪsɪnˈteɡreɪtɪŋ ˈfæktər]
nounpl: disintegrating factors
fator de desintegração
1. An element, force, or circumstance that causes something to break apart, deteriorate, or lose its unity or cohesion
Economic inequality became a disintegrating factor in the social fabric of the nation.
A desigualdade econômica tornou-se um fator de desintegração no tecido social da nação.
2. In chemistry or physics, a substance or condition that causes decomposition or breakdown of a material or structure
Moisture can act as a disintegrating factor for concrete structures over time.
A umidade pode actuar como um fator de desintegração das estruturas de concreto ao longo do tempo.
3. A destabilizing influence in groups, organizations, or systems that undermines cohesion
Political polarization served as a disintegrating factor within the coalition.
A polarização política funcionou como um fator de desintegração dentro da coligação.
Synonyms
destabilizing forcefragmenting elementdecomposing agentdivisive factorerosive force
Antonyms
integrating factorbinding forceunifying elementcohesive factorstabilizing force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fator de desintegração
Standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
fator desintegrante
Alternative form commonly used in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
factor de desintegração
Uses 'factor' spelling following Portuguese orthography conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the glue holding things together
crack in the foundation
things falling apart
pulling in different directions
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