factory scrap

[/ˈfæktəri skræp/]
nounpl: factory scraps
sucata fabril
1. Waste material or defective products generated during the manufacturing process that are discarded or recycled
The factory scrap was collected daily and sent to the recycling center.
A sucata fabril era coletada diariamente e enviada para o centro de reciclagem.
2. Leftover materials such as metal, plastic, or other substances produced as byproducts of manufacturing
Factory scrap from aluminum production can be melted down and reused.
A sucata fabril da produção de alumínio pode ser derretida e reutilizada.
3. Industrial waste that has commercial value and can be sold to recyclers
The company earned revenue by selling factory scrap to metal dealers.
A empresa obtinha receita vendendo sucata fabril para comerciantes de metal.
In Brazil, factory scrap management is increasingly regulated by environmental agencies. The recycling industry is significant, with factories selling scrap to specialized dealers. In the USA, factory scrap represents a valuable secondary material source, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
industrial wastemanufacturing scrapindustrial scrapwaste materialproduction waste
Antonyms / Antônimos
finished productraw materialvirgin material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucata fabril
Most common term in Brazil for industrial waste from factories
São Paulo
sucata industrial
Alternative term commonly used in industrial regions
Rio de Janeiro
sucata de fábrica
Literal translation, less formal usage
Portugal
desperdício fabril
Portuguese preference for 'desperdício' (waste) rather than 'sucata'

Related Words

recyclingwaste managementscrap metalbyproductdefectdisposal

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn to scrap
scrap heap
reduce to scrap
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