environmental adjustment
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl əˈdʒʌstmənt/]
nounpl: environmental adjustments
ajuste ambiental
1. The process of modifying or adapting conditions, policies, or practices to align with environmental standards or ecological requirements
The factory underwent environmental adjustment to reduce its carbon footprint.
A fábrica passou por ajuste ambiental para reduzir sua pegada de carbono.
2. Changes made to an organism's behavior or physiology in response to environmental conditions
The bird's environmental adjustment to colder climates involved growing thicker plumage.
O ajuste ambiental da ave aos climas mais frios envolveu o crescimento de penas mais espessas.
3. Regulatory or policy modifications enacted to protect or improve environmental conditions
The city council approved several environmental adjustments to protect local water sources.
O conselho municipal aprovou vários ajustes ambientais para proteger as fontes de água locais.
In Brazil, 'environmental adjustment' is commonly discussed in industrial contexts and environmental compliance, especially post-industrial expansion. The term gained prominence with increased environmental regulation and corporate sustainability initiatives. In the USA, it's widely used in scientific, policy, and corporate sustainability discussions, particularly following climate change awareness movements.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →