experimental objects

[/ˌɛk.spɛr.ɪ.ˈmɛn.təl ˈɑb.dʒɛkts/]
nounpl: experimental objects
objetos experimentais
1. Items, materials, or subjects used in scientific experiments or research to test hypotheses or gather data
The laboratory stored all experimental objects in a controlled environment to ensure accurate results.
O laboratório armazenou todos os objetos experimentais em um ambiente controlado para garantir resultados precisos.
2. Artifacts or prototypes created for testing purposes in design, technology, or art
The designer presented several experimental objects to showcase innovative manufacturing techniques.
A designer apresentou vários objetos experimentais para demonstrar técnicas inovadoras de manufatura.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly found in university laboratories (universidades) and research institutes (institutos de pesquisa). The concept reflects the importance of empirical methodology in Western scientific tradition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
test subjectsresearch materialsspecimensprototypestrial objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
control objectsfinished productscommercial items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos experimentais
Standard term used in scientific and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetos de teste
Alternative usage in industrial and technological research
Portugal
objetos experimentais
Identical usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal scientific settings

Related Words

experimentlaboratoryresearchhypothesisscientific methoddata collection

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope
put to the test
trial and error
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