elimination ability

[ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: elimination abilities
capacidade de eliminação
1. The skill, capacity, or power to remove, exclude, or get rid of something or someone
The new filter has excellent elimination ability for harmful contaminants.
O novo filtro tem excelente capacidade de eliminação de contaminantes prejudiciais.
2. In sports or competitions, the capability to remove opposing players or teams from a tournament or game
Team A demonstrated strong elimination ability in the playoffs.
O time A demonstrou forte capacidade de eliminação nos playoffs.
3. In medical/biological context, the body's capacity to expel or remove waste, toxins, or pathogens
The liver plays a crucial role in the body's elimination ability.
O fígado desempenha um papel crucial na capacidade de eliminação do corpo.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in technical, medical, and sports contexts. In the USA, it appears frequently in environmental, medical, and competitive sports discussions. The phrase is more formal and technical than colloquial, and usage is consistent across English-speaking regions and Brazilian Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
removal capabilitycapacity to eliminateexpulsion abilitydisposal capacityexclusion power
Antonyms / Antônimos
retention abilityaccumulation capacitypreservation ability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de eliminação
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade de tirar/remover
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
capacidade de eliminação
Formal and technical contexts
Portugal
capacidade de eliminação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical usage

Related Words

eliminationabilitycapacityremovalexcretionpurification

Related Idioms & Phrases

have what it takes to eliminate
show elimination ability
lack elimination ability
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